Characteristics of the "Epiphany"

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11DvTXLbMfsUJOYUx5_SDegtGA2irQ670Lw7KI8Nqcbc/edit?usp=sharing

Non-Fiction titles

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ctcfBVhgojkDtYlR_22TBYtln4XKClfjuGmflQovOgw/edit?ts=5ba3d74a#slide=id.g4212a559eb_0_65

Joyas Voladoras

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Pl2IW1Hi4xrEH4nDHJFlluSTLBKuEGqb?usp=sharing

Characteristics of the Introductory Essay

First Hour Thinking
An effective introductory essay will......

intrigue the reader
show the voice of the author
have an anchor that connects to the author's life
illustrate thoughtful word choice and purposeful sentence structure
introduce aspects of your personality to the reader through the use of detail
be free of grammatical and spelling errors
consist of no more than 650 words
shift the ground upon which the reader stands

Third Hour Thinking

An effective introductory essay will…..

Demonstrate  proper grammar, usage and mechanics

Use a variety of sentence lengths

Express the author’s voice

Engage the readers

Use appropriate vocabulary and purposeful diction

Show and tell through the use of detail

Utilize a structure that is organic to its purpose

Introduce the author reaching beyond surface detail

Establish a connection between the reader and the author

Convey some type of emotion

Leave the audience wanting to know more or “forever changed”

Consist of 650 words

Illustrate creativity and individuality

Fourth Hour Thinking

An effective introductory essay will…..

Catch the reader’s attention

Entertain the reader

Show the author’s voice

Describe the author

Be organized with a structure that is creative and organic to the purpose and content

Evoke the emotion of the audience

Tell a unique story

Give insight into the author’s life

Be personal

Be free of grammatical and mechanical errors

Consist of 650 words

Not be a list

Be memorable and not easily forgotten

Sixth Hour Thinking

An effective introductory essay will…..

Be imaginative

Display your qualities

Show your creativity

Make the reader feel as though they know you

Be captivating

Reflect your voice

Break rules

Use proper grammar, usage and mechanics

Consist of 650 words

Leave the reader shook

Show your personality

Shows individuality

Have an anchor or context

Exam Essay Folder

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OCpvZO6L1_tgNuyO1pS7Ep-Os5HgK7Z6?usp=sharing

AP Lang exam prompt

Reflect upon your year in AP Lang.  Discuss your growth as a writer, reader, student, human. Show and tell by including specific anecdote(s) and/or examples to illustrate your assertions and ideas. Maybe include some sweet rhetorical moves to show off what you’ve learned this year.  800 words minimum.  Write the word count at the bottom of the page.  Share your essay to the folder indicated on the most recent post of my blog: mcallister470.blogspot.com.  If you write it ahead of time, you still have to show up for the exam and be silent until everyone is finished.

Put your college app essays in this folder

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AMvT-hPj5CLFQc2-ZYGb8JQ0pvuWBEKd?usp=sharing

order your t-shirt here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxfRL3vyBnsNqY0a95sksChPbWJcIcPGxsCixCSUcWYphhhw/viewform?usp=sf_link

shirt

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more shirt ideas

AP shirt ideas

Feel free to comment with ideas or to share more designs.....we can vote on a winner.  These  designs are courtesty of the talented Simon Scheer.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MVyZulGC2A7j1HmDQ85dKBOeCKpP873SxfvzGrZ6cvA/edit?usp=sharing

synthesis model

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/apcentral/ap14_english_lang_q1.pdf

Jekyll and Hyde Study Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y7g-ZXihDR1C3SpSt25GCuJRwtcUGQxSrkvU6_R9lI8/edit?usp=sharing

Jekyll and Hyde Story of the Door

In your own words:

Describe Mr.Utterson
Describe the relationship between Enfield and Utterson
Recount Enfield's story of the door.
Restate the description that Enfield gives of the "gentleman" who commits the crime.
What is unusual about the "cheque" that he presents?
How does Enfield feel about telling Utterson the story?

archetypes powerpoint

www.dentonisd.org/cms/lib/TX21000245/Centricity/Domain/893/Archetypes.pptx

archetypes

http://teacherpress.ocps.net/wellsml/files/2012/05/Archetypes-and-Symbols.pdf