AP Language Essays for December

No doubt fortified by a few days off and at least one incredibly large meal, you are certainly ready for some additional writing once we return from break, so I thought I’d go ahead and give you your next two writing prompts. Both can be downloaded here if you are feeling ambitious about getting started.

Essay 8: Argument Choice

Your next essay is another argument, this time with a choice of topics. Building from the introduction practice we did last week, I’d like you to complete one of the essays as a fully developed response of 800-1300 words.

Because we have switched quarters, the deadlines have changed. Periods 3/4 will have their essays due on Saturday, December 1 and Periods 5/6 will have theirs due on Sunday, December 2. The deadline is 1:00 p.m. for all four classes.

In an exciting twist, this essay is likely to be one draft only. No revisions. That should provide incentive for a bit of proofreading and careful consideration before submission.

Essay 9: Propaganda Research Paper

Your next assignment will be to research and write about a propaganda event or campaign. This will require some research and planning, so I would start thinking about a topic really soon.

The first draft of this paper will be due on December 22, 2012, with the final draft due the last day before finals.

The research paper is an individual project this time.