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Media synthesis argument (09)
Lead-up instructions and final synthesis prompt for a year-long news media investigation into a topic prompted by reading a full-length issues-based book (e.g. Freakonomics, 28 Stories About AIDS in Africa)
Synthesis assignment -- Sports and Physical Education in schools
A synthesis practice exercise -- not meant to be accomplished in a test environment (by Rolf Gunnar). Also available at www.mrgunnar.net/files/Sports%20Synthesis%20%20Complete.pdf (PDF form)
Antigone - Focus scenes (2008 version)
Outline for brief, selective study of Antigone in an AP Language class, with a focus on topical issues and rhetorical analysis
Antigone - Focus scenes and supplementary readings (2006 version)
Outline for brief, selective study of Antigone in an AP Language class, with a focus on topical issues and rhetorical analysis
Poetry list 08
List of poems used in the survey that leads to the summative "Lost Poetry" project. Poems accessible online through hyperlinks in the document.
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Touchstones in Poetry Apr-May 08
Gr 12 Summer reading Round Table assignment (Sept 07)
Formative activity designed to establish expectations for student-driven discussion, adapted from Harkness teaching style.
Abridged Syllabus
An abridged version of my AP Lang syllabus. Not the version I submitted for audit.
Rhetorical Terms Review Game
A review tool by Kevin Chilton, in slide-show format. Posted with permission. Full document also downloadable at http://tinyurl.com/6yjzdn (Yahoo Groups - membership required)
Visual Rhetoric (08 version) - Google Docs
Worksheet for analysing visuals as rhetoric. Based on material from Eva Arce, Barbara Murphy, DiYanni/Hoy (in Frames of Mind), and "It's No Laughing Matter" (website). Also see the 2007 version with images from productions of Antigone.
Othello - Focus scenes and supplementary readings
Outline for brief, selective study of Othello in an AP Language class, with a focus on topical issues and discourse analysis
1984 Discussion Board Assignment (08)
by Jodi Rice. Includes both analysis and synthesis components (both student-generated)
This I Believe Essay Assignment 07
assignment based on NPR's series and on similar assignments by Marti Nelson and Kyle Stevens
Harkness Discussion self-evaluation
A chart to help students evaluate their own progress in discussion techniques and set goals for themselves
Implementing Harkness
Notes on the process I am using to implement Harkness discussion methods in my AP Language course (September 2007)
Language audit syllabus template
Contains the curriculum requirements for the AP Language and Composition course.
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