11.24.2014

12th AP Comp: 11.25 Homework Part I

Hello AP'ers.

As you all know, the content of our class is the world around is; everything is an argument.  As such, as I've said in class your challenge is to be able to "enter the conversation" and respond intelligently to the claims that are presented and offer your own insights.  Being able to understand how arguments are made in books, magazines, essays, art, music, television etc is the crux of what our class is about; that is our raison d'etre  (look it up).  

As such, I've been considering ways to utilize podcasts in class.  They have become an essential journalistic outlet; providing a medium through which new ideas, discussions and debates on a wide range of topics are being brought to the forefront.  One of my favorites is a podcast called "Snap Judgement". Here is the description as written on their website :

"Snap Judgment is a themed, weekly NPR storytelling show. We focus on presenting compelling personal stories - mixing killer beats with real drama to produce cinematic, dramatic and kick-ass radio. We are sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and distributed through NPR and Public Radio Exchange (PRX)." (snapjudgement.org) 


The first part of your homework for this long weekend is to listen to the episode below.  While you listen, consider our discussions in class about the Compare/Contrast rhetorical mode.  Think about the "basis of comparison" for each of these stories.  Then complete your Compare/Contrast questions for the stories as a whole.  Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper to be turned in on Monday December 1.


Your hard work is greatly appreciated. 
Ms. Mack

9.04.2014

Inaugural Post! ~Hello AP 2014!

Hello AP Comp class.

It's been a busy day, so sorry for the late homework post.  Good for you; you've found your way here.  Now that you're here...click the link to the right -------> that says "Ms. Mack's Homework".

You will find your homework there.

See you on Monday.
Ms.Mack