MY Process

How do you write a paper?  Write 150 words or so about your process for creating a piece of writing for a class.  Do you do any pre-writing techniques?  If so, which ones work well (free write, web cluster, brainstorm, outline, listing, other)?  How many drafts do you usually create?  How do you go about revising and editing, or proofreading?  Does it help to have a peer take a look?  Do you ever read your finished draft out loud?  Describe the process you've developed that works for you.  What are the strengths and weaknesses of your writing process?  What kinds of writing assignments do you do well with?  What kinds give you fits?  Do you have any "tricks" that others could benefit from?  Remember to respond to at least one post from a classmate.

Just Holden On...

Use the book Catcher in the Rye to track down places where Holden Caulfield shares his opinion on big items like religion, dating, girls, sex, education, phoniness, substances (alcohol, tobacco), family, etc.  In your post, summarize Holden's opinion of ONE single topic, including a direct quote (with page number in parentheses), and a few lines about the degree to which you agree or disagree with his comments.  The more specific you can be about Holden's view the better.  Remember to reply to at least one other student's post, preferably on a different topic than the one you selected.

Teens Today

Write 150 words or so about how you perceive teenagers today versus when your parents were teenagers.  How have the times changed?  What sorts of things do teens today find amusing or important that maybe didn't exist  30 years ago when your parents were teenagers?  Consider technology, entertainment, popular culture, education, or even world events.  Do teenagers have more pressure on them today than yesterday? Explain.  Don't forget to reply to at least one post from a classmate.

Aristotle's Big 3

Give an example of an advertisement you've seen on TV which you feel contains one or more of Aristotle's 3 appeals (logos, ethos, pathos).  Describe the commercial, and tell what you think of it.  In your description, identify one (or more) of the 3 appeals.  What specifically does the advertisement say or do to appeal to the audience using logos, ethos, or pathos.  THEN, respond to at least one other post from a classmate. Original posts should be 100 words or longer; peer responses should be at least one sentence.  BLOG posts are due by Sunday evening at 9:00 p.m.

Welcome!

Welcome to the AP English BLOG.  We will use this resource as a way to extend classroom discussion beyond the four walls of Room 360.  Each week, you will be given a new prompt to respond to.  Prompts will often be related to the book we're reading in class, but they may also ask for reflection on current events, pop culture, AP test items, SLHS news, etc.  In addition to offering up your own reflections, please read and respond to the post of at least one other classmate from your hour.  This weekly requirement will be graded as Journal/Notebook.