Hello Students,
AP students received two assignments today, which are copied below:
MOST FABULOUS VOCABULARY
ASSIGNMENT
By BOC this Monday, September 29,
2014, you must use sixteen (16) words from List #2 (the pink sheet) in
conversations with at least eight persons, each of whom must be at least 25
years old. After you use this word, you
must have that person sign the following sheet in the appropriate place. You may not use one person for more than two
words, and you may not converse with that person during class time. Likely candidates for the completion of this
assignment are as follows: parental
units, relatives, neighbors, family friends, teachers (not during class time
and not your AP English teacher), and administrators. You will receive extra credit for conversing
with administrators (one point for each word for a maximum of five points).
In order to make it easy for your
listener to help you complete this assignment, YOU should complete the first
column and the printed name BEFORE you converse with your listener. That way, your listener need only sign his or
her name in the appropriate column. Have
fun, and own these words!
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Declaration of
Independence or Speech Urging Emancipation
As
you all know by now, the Scots have voted to remain part of the United
Kingdom. We read Alan Cumming’s opinion
piece in the New York Times urging
his fellow countrymen to vote for independence, as well as the Times editorial opining that the vote in
favor of Scotland remaining in the UK was the right vote.
Now
it’s your turn.
Write
your own declaration of independence on the subject matter of your choice. Your subject could be of a geopolitical
nature (you may seek independence for, e.g.,
Scotland, Catalonia, Crimea, or Texas) OR it could be of a personal nature (e.g., you may wish to seek independence
from your curfew or from the school’s dress code) OR you may write a humorous
or satirical piece seeking some independence from, e.g., bad television, the character limit for a tweet, or, if you feel
strongly about the subject, the music of Justin Bieber. Finally, you may write a profoundly serious (albeit
arguably metaphorical) piece seeking independence from some societal scourge such
as racism, homophobia, or bullying.
Simply
put, the choice of your piece’s subject matter, tone, and purpose is yours.
Requirements?
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Minimum length -
750 words;
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The inclusion of
five vocabulary words from any of our 40 words; AND
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At least two
complex sentences, one beginning with an independent (!) clause and one
beginning with a dependent clause.
Although
no other requirements exist, all rhetorical strategies and flourishes will be
appreciated and rewarded by your teacher.
(Is this sentence an effective use of passive voice?)
Your
writing is due at BOC on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
Extra
credit will be given to any student who presents his or her declaration to the
class in an arresting manner.
We also participated in a Socratic seminar on the issues arising from "No Name Woman" and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "Declaration of the Sentiments and Rights of Women."
Seventh period started their homework assignments, read Rats Saw God, and took a reading quiz. Your homework is Thursday; your test is Friday.
See you tomorrow!
