AP Lit! with Ray Assignments
- Instructor
- Lisa Ray
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Where are you in the PROCESS?
Have you finished writing your speech?
Have you made note cards with main points?
Have you finished your slides or procured your prop/s?
Have you begun practicing to yourself?
If yes… the next step is to practice OUTLOUD.
YOU NEED 3 PEOPLE TO FILL OUT THIS SHEET AFTER LISTENING TO YOUR SPEECH.
Have you finished writing your speech?
Have you made note cards with main points?
Have you finished your slides or procured your prop/s?
Have you begun practicing to yourself?
If yes… the next step is to practice OUTLOUD.
YOU NEED 3 PEOPLE TO FILL OUT THIS SHEET AFTER LISTENING TO YOUR SPEECH.
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First, fill out he diamond in the Slides.
Then fill out the Google Doc with more details.
Then fill out the Google Doc with more details.
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Watch the example & answer the questions. Complete the brainstorm
(Examples on the next slides).
Answer the HOT question at the end.
(Examples on the next slides).
Answer the HOT question at the end.
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--PREP FOR THIS QUESTION--
> Sparknotes
> Wikipedia
> Cliffsnotes
> Crashcourse
*Don’t trust high school projects posted on YouTube or Prezy.
> Sparknotes
> Wikipedia
> Cliffsnotes
> Crashcourse
*Don’t trust high school projects posted on YouTube or Prezy.
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Read the excerpt.
Answer the multiple choice questions.
Write a ONE SENTENCE thesis.
(Don't write a whole essay.)
Answer the multiple choice questions.
Write a ONE SENTENCE thesis.
(Don't write a whole essay.)
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So, I meant to assign you all chapters 5-6, but assigned 3-4 AGAIN. Whoops sorry. Obviously, just do Part II 3-4 ONE time.
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Read along with the audio.
Write what you notice and wonder about the passage.
Read your classmates annotations.
Say something about another student's thought or question. Elaborate on their idea.
Write what you notice and wonder about the passage.
Read your classmates annotations.
Say something about another student's thought or question. Elaborate on their idea.
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Follow along with the slides for today's lesson and use the slides as graphic organizers/spaces to answer the Qs.
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Work with a partner, but be sure to include ALL names on the slides so everyone gets the credit they deserve!
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Take a screenshot of your escape and attach it to this assignment for credit.
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For today's attendance, please complete this Future U survey. And mark that you completed it. Thanks! :D
Here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bJXdINHMONt992pdz0bGlfZvgmrugsO51FzgLnlFj5g/prefill
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bJXdINHMONt992pdz0bGlfZvgmrugsO51FzgLnlFj5g/prefill
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You may work with ONE other person.
If you have a partner, you MUST change the title of the work to indicate which two students completed the journal together.
You may work on your own.
If you have a partner, you MUST change the title of the work to indicate which two students completed the journal together.
You may work on your own.
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Read and answer the questions.
Use the audio from this site if you want to listen along: http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/NineteenEighty-Four/inn%C3%A9acs.html
Use the audio from this site if you want to listen along: http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/NineteenEighty-Four/inn%C3%A9acs.html
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Watch the first 11 minutes of the video (at least)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9ipRaLa4Jw&ab_channel=CrashCourse
Answer the questions.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9ipRaLa4Jw&ab_channel=CrashCourse
Answer the questions.
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You should have been sent an invitation.
If not, go to the website: activelylearn.com and enter the code: djs74xo
If not, go to the website: activelylearn.com and enter the code: djs74xo
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Copy the and paste the lyrics of your favorite love song on the left side of the chart.
Annotate the song, focussing on literary devices.
IN CLASS, Tuesday: Highlight the paragraph using the key. Write your own paragraph, analyzing the song you chose.
Annotate the song, focussing on literary devices.
IN CLASS, Tuesday: Highlight the paragraph using the key. Write your own paragraph, analyzing the song you chose.
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Read the poem, annotate focussing on literary devices.
Answer the two questions in 2+ complete sentences.
Answer the two questions in 2+ complete sentences.
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#1: Feb 3/4:
Journal Entry Prompts-- Choose one or create your own.
A) Write about your favorite person
B) Tell the story of an embarrassing moment
C) Write about snow-- describe how you feel about it, how it is to walk in it, play in it, how it affects your day/week/life
D) Write about something you LOVE and HATE at the same time
Journal Entry Prompts-- Choose one or create your own.
A) Write about your favorite person
B) Tell the story of an embarrassing moment
C) Write about snow-- describe how you feel about it, how it is to walk in it, play in it, how it affects your day/week/life
D) Write about something you LOVE and HATE at the same time
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Read the poem
Answer the mc questions on the Google Form.
Answer the mc questions on the Google Form.
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> We will read the poem together in class and discuss it.
> Finish the annotations and the questions before your Wed/Thursday class.
> Finish the annotations and the questions before your Wed/Thursday class.
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Read options from the project menu.
Decide which myth you are going to rework.
Brainstorm!
Create!
Have fun!
Decide which myth you are going to rework.
Brainstorm!
Create!
Have fun!
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*I'm posting this a bit early. Since I'm giving you all a good amount of work, I thought I'd let you start asap.*
Watch the first 8 minutes of the video.
Fill out the map for Perceval's hero's journey.
Watch the first 8 minutes of the video.
Fill out the map for Perceval's hero's journey.
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Mon/Tuesday: Read and answer the questions from pages 1-8.
Wed/Thursday: Read and answer the questions from page 8-16.
Wed/Thursday: Read and answer the questions from page 8-16.
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*Notice:* This text shows a nude statue of a woman. This statue is in Manhattan outside the New York County Criminal Courthouse. If you cannot view the original article for religious or cultural reasons, please read the SECOND COPY without the image. Thanks!
Directions: Read the article and answer the 5 questions in the yellow boxes.
Directions: Read the article and answer the 5 questions in the yellow boxes.
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Use *just* this section of the story to answer the questions in the Google Form.
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Read + Annotate the poem (Please write your thoughts, don't just underline/highlight.)
Answer the questions
Answer the questions
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Read + annotate the poem
Answer the questions
The documents are the same. One is a pdf and the other a Google Doc.
Answer the questions
The documents are the same. One is a pdf and the other a Google Doc.
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Story #1: Watch the video
Story #2: Watch the video and/or read the text
Answer the questions
*I didn't know if you all prefered PDFs or Google Docs so I included one of both. They are the *same* document.
Story #2: Watch the video and/or read the text
Answer the questions
*I didn't know if you all prefered PDFs or Google Docs so I included one of both. They are the *same* document.
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Watch the video about Prometheus. (The link is in the Google Doc below.)
Answer the questions about the video.*
*Some of the questions ask you to compare the myths of Coyote to Prometheus, so make sure you have completed the classwork first.
Answer the questions about the video.*
*Some of the questions ask you to compare the myths of Coyote to Prometheus, so make sure you have completed the classwork first.
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Read + Annotate "How Coyote Stole Fire"
Answer the questions (at the end of the story).
Answer the questions (at the end of the story).
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Add your personal essay, humorous essay, poem, artwork here.
(If it's a drawing, take a picture and upload it.)
(If it's a drawing, take a picture and upload it.)
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Read and annotate "Reign of Silence"
Answer the questions.
Begin working on your project- Due, Dec. 1st.
Answer the questions.
Begin working on your project- Due, Dec. 1st.
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Hi Students,
Your off day (Tues/Wed) assignment is to look at the project menu for our 2020 challenges project and start thinking about which project you want to do.
**Write your teacher/s a private message on the assignment telling us which one you are interested in. (You don't have to make your final choice yet.)***
Happy "off-day"!
Your off day (Tues/Wed) assignment is to look at the project menu for our 2020 challenges project and start thinking about which project you want to do.
**Write your teacher/s a private message on the assignment telling us which one you are interested in. (You don't have to make your final choice yet.)***
Happy "off-day"!
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TEXAXAS: How did the creator of this photograph, Brianna Ali, use symbolism to create a powerful message?
QUICK PERSONAL RESPONSE: How would this image inspire you to take action and become an advocate for a cause that you believe is important?
QUICK PERSONAL RESPONSE: How would this image inspire you to take action and become an advocate for a cause that you believe is important?
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If you chose the personal narrative, do the brainstorm, then write here.
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Review the slides.
Choose an essay style and topic.
Re-read the texts to gain inspiration and find evidence.
Write!
Draft due on your second day of class this week (whenever that is for you).
Choose an essay style and topic.
Re-read the texts to gain inspiration and find evidence.
Write!
Draft due on your second day of class this week (whenever that is for you).
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Exchange works with a classmate. It's okay if you chose different assignments.
Fill out he SOAPSTONE for your peer's work. Try to be helpful with your feedback.
When you receive your feedback, fill out the Next Steps box to make a plan for revisions.
Make your paper stronger, and turn it in by Sunday.
Fill out he SOAPSTONE for your peer's work. Try to be helpful with your feedback.
When you receive your feedback, fill out the Next Steps box to make a plan for revisions.
Make your paper stronger, and turn it in by Sunday.
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Complete the Edpuzzle then fill out the graphic organizer.
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Wed/Thurs: Write two questions and answer them.
Friday/Saturday: Finish reading + annotating "Sweat." Write two *more* questions (TOTAL 4) in the question document below.
Make sure the questions are open-ended and that they will help your classmates think about the text in new and interesting ways.
Friday/Saturday: Finish reading + annotating "Sweat." Write two *more* questions (TOTAL 4) in the question document below.
Make sure the questions are open-ended and that they will help your classmates think about the text in new and interesting ways.
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Answer in complete sentences. DO NOT SAY "to catch the reader's attention." (That cliché is forbidden in AP class.)
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Read, annotate and answer the questions for pages 1-8 of "Sweat" before the next class.
Wow, sorry AP! I can't believe I didn't post this to your Classroom until now!
(Also, Remote students, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ALL DIDN'T TELL ME that I hadn't posted the story. What were you "reading" in class? SMH.)
Wow, sorry AP! I can't believe I didn't post this to your Classroom until now!
(Also, Remote students, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ALL DIDN'T TELL ME that I hadn't posted the story. What were you "reading" in class? SMH.)
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Click on the links for the definitions.
Fill out an organizer for each word.
Fill out an organizer for each word.
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Choose which assignment you wish to complete.
Imitate: Write a one-page story (or just describe something that happened to you), mixing languages in the style of Lopera. Make English your base language. Use Spanish, Twi, French, Slang, or any language or dialect you wish.
--AND--
Review/Critique: Write a one-page literary review of Lopera’s story. Think about the writer’s choices regarding tone, techniques, etc. and explain the EFFECTS those have on the reader.
Look over the sample review IF you're doing the review. Answer the Q's and follow the format.
Imitate: Write a one-page story (or just describe something that happened to you), mixing languages in the style of Lopera. Make English your base language. Use Spanish, Twi, French, Slang, or any language or dialect you wish.
--AND--
Review/Critique: Write a one-page literary review of Lopera’s story. Think about the writer’s choices regarding tone, techniques, etc. and explain the EFFECTS those have on the reader.
Look over the sample review IF you're doing the review. Answer the Q's and follow the format.
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Read the instructions CAREFULLY in the document below.
After or while you listen, answer the questions on the Google Form.
Due Wednesday
After or while you listen, answer the questions on the Google Form.
Due Wednesday
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Watch BOTH TEXAXAS Edpuzzles (do #1, first, #2 second, duh, you knew that...)
Then, answer ONE of the prompts using evidence from ONE of the texts.
Then, answer ONE of the prompts using evidence from ONE of the texts.
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Fill this out to the best of your ability. Add as many ideas as you have.
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Read + Annotate
For your grade- 4 annotations per page
For your grade- 4 annotations per page
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Prompt 1: Write a journal entry describing what one of the personal objects means to you and/or how it represents you.
Prompt 2: What is a mystery about your past that you would like to solve, or a least know more about?
Prompt 3: Describe how someone (maybe yourself, maybe someone else) has turned a lack or loss in their life into a strength.
Prompt 2: What is a mystery about your past that you would like to solve, or a least know more about?
Prompt 3: Describe how someone (maybe yourself, maybe someone else) has turned a lack or loss in their life into a strength.
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1. For Tues/Wed (depending on your schedule) watch the Kami demo video and make one annotation on the author's bio.
2. IN CLASS on Wed/Thurs (depending on your schedule) we will make ONE annotation per paragraph using Kami.
*If you want to get a head start before class, that is absolutely fine.
2. IN CLASS on Wed/Thurs (depending on your schedule) we will make ONE annotation per paragraph using Kami.
*If you want to get a head start before class, that is absolutely fine.
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1. IN CLASS we will work together to fill out the S and P of SOAP.
2. ON YOUR OWN, you will fill out the O & A.
3. Refer to evidence from the text and think critically.
2. ON YOUR OWN, you will fill out the O & A.
3. Refer to evidence from the text and think critically.
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1. Watch this amazing video.
2. Make ONE annotation on the text, "Yes, Chef". [**This is located in this week's folder.**]
*If you want to keep annotating, go ahead. We are going to make ONE annotation per paragraph in our next class Wed/Thurs (depending on your schedule).
2. Make ONE annotation on the text, "Yes, Chef". [**This is located in this week's folder.**]
*If you want to keep annotating, go ahead. We are going to make ONE annotation per paragraph in our next class Wed/Thurs (depending on your schedule).