Entries by dpogreba

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Classroom Updates on Facebook

When  I post new class news on the web page, they should also appear on the class Facebook page now. Wouldn’t it be a lovely idea to to use Facebook for some educational purpose? You can visit the class Facebook page here. Notes, assignments, and the calendar page are still only here on the main […]

Potential Questions for the Great Gatsby Exam

The Great Gatsby exam will require you to answer two questions, each in a well-developed essay with a thesis and 2-3 strong, detailed paragraphs. An excellent answer will demonstrate knowledge of the text, classroom discussion and the notes we’ve discussed. Scott Fitzgerald famously said that "there are no second acts in American lives." Do the […]

AP Language Essay: Childhood Obesity

It’s time for our third essay (and second major argumentative piece). This time there are attached sources, so please limit your response to the attached evidence and information you know without looking up any extra information. You should use parenthetical citation for the sources included in the packet. Resources: The prompt and evidence packet Notes […]

A Man’s Got to Have a Code: AP Language Revision Policy

As we move into the exciting world of revisions in AP Language, there are a few things to keep in mind. When revising your essays, please remember: unless otherwise informed, revisions are due two class days from the time they are returned to you. In other words, an essay returned to you on Monday will […]

04 September 2012

We’re not quite ready for a full week, but best of luck focusing as we return for four days of education. Given that yesterday was labor day, today’s post focuses on work, even though most of us spent it in vacation. Poem of the Day   Mother Washing Dishes by Susan Meyers She rarely made […]