AP English Language and Composition-2024-2025 Assignments

Argument Essay - due FRIDAY due to the ACT on Wednesday 
Complete the argument essay prompt for the Economy unit
Time yourself - take 40 minutes to write the essay and then submit on Google Classroom
Once finished, score yourself on the rubric 

Rhetorical Analysis Prompt for “On Dumpster Diving”:
Prompt: Paragraphs 1 through 7 serve as an introduction to Lars Eighner’s “Dumpster Diving.” Read the passage carefully and write an essay explaining how Eighner uses rhetorical strategies to introduce his subject to his reader. 
Write a thesis statement for the above prompt. Then, identify one piece of evidence for each point.
Complete on the attached document. Remember, you are not writing an entire essay.

Complete #5 on page 412.
-choose an economic condition in today’s society
-your proposal should be titled: “A Modest Proposal for…”
-it should be roughly one page in length
-your goal is to mimic his style: satire, cause/effect, proposal, actual solutions, etc.
-need a title page heading, headers, and a title (using the above format)

A document for you to use is attached to this assignment.

Write your poem on the attached document (directions are on your calendar). If you have questions, please let me know!

Attached are the directions for the visual argument assignment. One of you should attach your explanation to this assignment. zthe other can mark it as complete.

Attached are the instructions discussed in class. Write your modernization on the attached Google Doc and submit by the due date.

Write a response to Thoreau:
Tell him how modern technology has influenced how we communicate. 
Acknowledge how he did or did not anticipate our modern condition.
Response should be 2-3 paragraphs. You may use first person here.

1. Complete the multiple choice questions for MLK's letter (Google Form) [you may use the text of his letter but no other sources]. 
2. Complete #4 on Suggestions for Writing on page 295 (complete on notebook paper).

Reach out if you need anything at all! Have a wonderful weekend!

Go to AP Central and review the feedback on the Multiple Choice Practice Exam #1. Complete the attached assignment as you review the feedback. Please reach out with any questions!

Write your essay on the attached prompt using your text of the Steve Jobs' speech you read and annotated. Submit here when finished.

Use the directions to choose and speech and complete the attached assignment .

Complete the rhetorical situation attached for YOUR written piece. You can use the one you had for brainstorming as a guide, but be specific and detailed in your responses here. 
If your text is digital, attach it here as well.

Use the directions to choose and speech and complete the attached assignment . 

Complete the essay and attach your document here.

Now that we have read, analyzed, and discussed the prompt, texts, and sample essay on pages 153-166 of the textbook, you are to complete the following:

1. Choose your stance on the prompt and write the thesis statement you would use for the essay. For this assignment, use a closed thesis statement.
2. Write ONE body paragraph connected to the thesis statement you created. Be sure to cite your sources used in the paragraph. Also, consider the elements of using sources while maintaining your voice. Goal - to present a reasonable idea in a voice that is logical, sincere, and informed.

Complete the attached quiz. Please ask questions as needed. If you are absent, please come during morning tutoring to complete. 

Use pages 30-35 in the textbook to complete the attached activity.

Attach your reader responses for In Cold Blood to this assignment. See the Summer Assignments Handout for assignment directions.

Attach your pictures of your flashcards to this assignment. See the Summer Assignments Handout for assignment directions.

Attach your letter of introduction to this assignment. See the Summer Assignments Handout for assignment directions.