Welcome to AP III

Welcome to E319

An Introduction to THE AP MANTRAUnlocking the Mysteries of 319

MANTRAA word or sound repeated to aid in concentration in meditation.A statement that is frequently repeated; a characteristic formula or refrain.A guiding principle.

The 319 Students Guiding Principle

When reading a piece of literature or writing an AP essay ALWAYS . . . Youll notice this word is bolded, italicized, and in all caps. What might I being telling you as a writer?Answer the question by offering aholistic interpretation of thecomplexities of the work inlight of the authors intent.

Nothing could be simpler, right?Hello?????

Okay, maybe we should unpack that a bit. Perhaps an example would help

Question:What does Chapter Nine (Maritas Bargain) of Gladwells Outliers reveal about the authors perceptions of the U.S. Education System? AP MANTRA: Part IAnswer the questionYour opening sentences should include a direct and specific answer to the question and all implied sub-questions.

Direct QuestionWhat are Gladwells assessments of the education system in our country?Sub-QuestionsWhat IS the system?Whats good about the system? Whats bad?What authority (if any) does Gladwell have on the topic?How valid are the authors points?You must develop an argument about/concerning Gladwells argument!AP MANTRA: Part II2) Offer a holistic interpretationYour support/response MUST consider the entire work or excerptShow What You KnowDO NOT ISOLATE THE ISSUE!While this question is focused on chapter nine, you must consider how chapter nine works in the larger scheme of the text.A SUPERIOR argument reveals complex and creative connections.AP MANTRA: Part III3) Your response should address the complexities of the workSuperficiality has no place in AP writing. Consider the language, rhetorical strategies, argumentation, literary and figurative devices, and metaphorical levels of the piece.A BASIC Definition of RhetoricUsing language effectively to please or persuade.AP MANTRA: Part IV4) All elements should be examined with an eye toward the authors intentWhat is the purpose of the piece? What is really being said here? What meaning/significance exists beyond the text?Universality andThe Unstated ArgumentYour thinking must move beyond the surface level in order to begin to examine the central argument of the text.The Three Is of ArgumentIntentImpactImplicationHOMEWORKMemorize the AP MANTRAWhen reading a piece of literature or writing an AP essay ALWAYS . . . Answer the question by offering a holistic interpretation of the complexities of the work in light of the authors intent.

This is your TICKET IN THE DOOR tomorrow!APPLIED PRACTICEAnswer the question show me what you know about argument, thesis statements, formal writing.Support your argument provide two pieces of support from the text with analysis. Again, show me what you know about selecting support and developing analysis.

Your work will look like a glorified outlineno need to develop transitions.Formatting your AnswerAnswer

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I want to be able to SEE a shared responsibility in terms of completing this workswitch off scribe duties!Collaborative Groupings (1st HR)Grp 1: Cameron, Michael Z., RheaGrp 2: Sarah B., Siyu, Michael W.Grp 3: Derek, Dahuy, EvanGrp 4: Lauren, Melanie, MorganGrp 5: Gurpreeet, Bhargavi, AlexGrp 6: Brinda, Katelyn E., Kate R.Grp 7: Emilie, Jenna, Gina, HollisGrp 8: Erin, Sarah M., Aaron, Matt

Collaborative Groupings (4th HR)Grp 1: Nihmotallahi, Jinsun, AiqiGrp 2: Hanna, Jenna, EmilyGrp 3: Lindsey, Koryn, PalakGrp 4: Mark, Brian, HyoGrp 5: Grace, Brittany, MeganGrp 6: Ryan, Anthony, Reilly, JustinGrp 7: Daniel, Roshan, Lauren, SaiCollaborative RE-vision (re-seeing) WorkSTEP 1: Exchange papers with your assigned group (next slide).STEP 2: Read and discuss the work you receive.STEP 3: Provide feedback on BACK of work.What works in the writing and WHY is it successful? (Two elementsBE SPECIFIC)What needs work and HOW can it be addressed? (Two elementsBE SPECIFIC)STEP 4: Return work. Then, revise your own writingthis needs to be done in a different color ink. DONT scratch anything out (I want to see where you started), but use arrows, circles, etc. (any means that work for you).DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD!Make sure all names are on work!Collaborative Revision Work Groups1st Hour1, 32, 45, 76, 84th Hour1, 32, 45, 6, 7**--Carousel exchange so each group has another groups work!