Helpful link for variety in word choice and Vocabulary all HS graduates should know...

Enter your text, and this site will give you a break down of how frequently you use the same word... It will help you see where you need variety in your word choice....

http://www.writewords.org.uk/word_count.asp

Vocabulary Link:

http://pinterest.com/pin/264868021812422329/?s=4&m=email

Extra Credit Opportunity...

If you'd like to receive an additional project grade as extra credit, this is your task:

-Read an approved AP book... must be OK'd by me... it must OUTSIDE of our class reading

-For each chapter, find a song that encompasses the theme, mood, and message of that particular section of the book.

-Create a "play-list" and write one paragraph explanations of how each song matches each chapter.

*** If your book has 35 chapters, then you will need a song and explanation for each chapter.***

Bring to Class on Tuesday and SPECIAL PRESENTERS!!!!

Hello everyone! Please bring your annotations from The Color of Water and your final exam to class on Tuesday.

Also know that we will have special presenters in class, and I expect your absolute support and respect. Thank you!!!!

Trisha Hasbrouck

Rhetorical Terms

This is a great link for studying AP terms.

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/AP/2010-2011/Docs/Summer%20Assignments/RhetoricalTermsList.pdf

Final Test- The Color of Water

Wednesday!!!! Study the AP handout for review on types of AP questions you'll see on the test.

Group Quiz Tuesday!!!

With your teams, you will take another group's quiz in class Tuesday. You will also do an in class assignment on author's tone and purpose.

Thank you!