"...full of scorpions is my mind..." ~Winter Break Extra Credit!

"...I am in blood stepped in so far..."

Hello APers, it's the 11th hour of your winter break and you should be mostly finished with Macbeth; if not...you have some work to do.  You'll have a test on the entire book at the beginning of our next class.

Macbeth is a very troubled guy; he's a true example of how power has the ability to corrupt an otherwise virtuous individual. But who can Macbeth trust? Who is looking out for his best interests? For extra credit, respond to the questions: What advice would you give Macbeth right now? How can he maintain his role as king without betraying or murdering any more innocent people? Who are the people that Macbeth should trust and take advice from?

Post your response in the comments. Make sure your name is there as well. As always, email me with questions.

Enjoy your last few days of break,
Ms. Mack

12th AP Composition~ What does justice look like in today's world?

* As I mentioned in class today, part of your homework over this long weekend is to show an example of justice as we know it today.  Consider our social and political climate when you are choosing your example. Just as you've been challenged to do with To Kill A Mockingbird, please push yourself to think critically about the term justice; look below the surface. Post your photo, essay, political cartoon, blog excerpt...what have you....here. Make sure you include the source information. In addition, write a SOAPS analysis for your image or essay. I look forward to seeing what you guys find.

Enjoy your long weekend.

Ms. Mack

X-tra Credit~ appeals in President Obama's speech on Thursday September 8, 2011

Hello AP'ers. As I wrote in my email, for X-tra credit, please watch President Obama's speech this afternoon (4pm).  Take notes on how he appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos. Identify at least two quotes per/appeal and explain how this quote shows this type of appeal. Be thorough in your analysis. Please post your responses in the comments section; include your name.

You can read more about the SOAPS of the speech here:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/the-different-audiences-for-obamas-speech/

Good Luck. I look forward to reading your responses. See you in class tomorrow.

Ms. Mack