Schedule for Period 2 Debates

June 6: 
College athletes should be considered employees, with the associated rights to organize and negotiate pay and benefits.
Bryan & Ryan (Aff.) vs. Hunter & Nolan (Neg.)

June 7:
The federal government should pass a law requiring physical education for all grade levels
Kira & Jewel (Aff.) vs Taylor & Jason (Neg.)

June 8:
The United States should replace the electoral college with direct election of the President
Sydney & Jordan(Aff.) vs. Alisha & Brianna (Neg.)

June 9:
Washington State should switch from a sales tax to a state income tax.
Aidan & Gabby (Aff.) vs. Fiona & Ally (Neg.)

June 10:
The United States should replace the electoral college with direct election of the President
Kassi & Atlanta (Aff.) vs. John & Jordyn (Neg.)

June 13:
The federal government should use a cap-and-trade system to limit and reduce carbon emissions
Vivian Jones & Emma Lindemeier (Aff.) vs. Mr. Street (Neg.)

June 14:
Local, state, and federal governments should work together to provide low cost or free housing for homeless citizens
Juyeon & Kayley vs. Angelique & Gabie M.

Schedule for Period 6 Debates

June 6:
The federal government should substantially increase the number of refugees given asylum in the United States.
Jasmine & Jasmine (Aff.) vs. Abe & Brian (Neg.)

June 7:
The U.S. should significantly reduce its military intervention abroad
Ian & Bri (Aff.) vs. Wren & Alissa (Neg.)

June 8:
The federal minimum wage should be raised to 15 dollars/hour
Brendan & Nicole (Aff.) vs. Kyle & Max (Neg.) 

June 9:
The U.S. should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
Aaron & Rachel(Aff.) vs. Aman & Michael (Neg.)

June 10:
Washington State should support random drug testing for public school students.
Cody & Cameron (Aff.) vs. Nathan & Emily (Neg.)

June 13:
The federal government should require technology companies to include software in their products that permit law enforcement agencies to access stored data.
Emma & Meghan (Aff.) vs. Hope & Catherine (Neg.)

June 14:
Immigration reform should include a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States.
Dawson & Danielle (Aff.) vs. Mr. Street (Neg.)

ONE LAST TIME! Review choices for tomorrow's test

Tomorrow, remember:
SEVERAL #2 Pencils ... No mechanical pencils
A good black pen

TODAY,
Take time to review some released items from last year's test
As you work with a partner try this:
1. Read the prompt and determine the task it calls for
2. Establish a thesis that clearly responds to the prompt
3. Identify two or three supporting claims and discuss how you will develop them.
4. Then, read the example responses and the scoring commentary provided by the College Board
5. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of you ideas with your partner.

Here's the link for the released test

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap15_frq_english_language.pdf

And here are the links for the feedback, sample responses, and evaluations from the College Board

Prompt 1
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/apcentral/ap15_eng_lang_q1.pdf

Prompt 2
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/apcentral/ap15_eng_lang_q2.pdf

Prompt 3
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/apcentral/ap15_eng_lang_q3.pdf

If you want to work with a partner on reviewing some multiple choice instead, here are some final practice questions

Provide an effective thesis that shows clear understanding of the prompt and develops a strong position on the issue

• How do you articulate a position about an abstract issue?
• Consider traditional and alternate definitions
• Think of concrete examples
• Consider relevant values

Present multiple, relevant supporting claims that demonstrate insights into the complexity of the issue

• How do you identify and express the different considerations or implications raised by your idea?
• Remember PERSIA from history class
• What core values are upheld 
• What assumptions do people make

Provide evidence that effectively supports the thesis. Make sure it is Relevant, Credible, Specific, Clear, Concrete

• Where do you turn for evidence that avoids Generalization, Hypothetical Examples, Unfounded Predictions
• Current Events;Historical examples;Personal experience;Literature and film

Anticipate and respond to other reasonable points of view, including refutations and concurring opinions

• How do you identify and deal with these other opinions?
• Consider the reasons others have for having opposing views
• Show understanding and respect for other ideas, and address them as an issue of priority or understanding, not right and wrong

Free Response Self-Evaluation work for 3/25

Step One: Carefully read the three essays in your packet. As you read, evaluate the quality of the writing (but don't annotate the page!) Consider these factors:

Development: Intro with a clear thesis; multiple body paragaphs with supporting claims, evidence, reasoning

Effective thesis and supporting claims
Relevant evidence
Clear and insightful reasoning
Precise, effective word choice
Logical, effective organization
Clear sentences with transitions
Anticipation of other points of view

Step Two: The packet contains three essays: a high, medium, and low essay. On a piece of paper, describe:

What makes the high essay good? Describe strong elements (refer to the list above) the make this essay effective and refer to examples of these strengths.

What makes the medium essay "medium?" Describe strong elements and give examples, but then also discuss limitation or weaknesses that hinder the effectiveness of the argument or the clarity of the writing. Provide examples as you go.

What makes the weak essay weak?

Quiz Corrections: Set Two

Today, we will take some time to address the strengths and weaknesses of the test corrections we worked on previously.

Before you try to correct your answer, look at the question that you got wrong. Determine what information you need to provide in order to correctly answer the question.

When you write your test correction, you need to figure our what reasoning will explain why the correct answer satisfies the requirements of the question. Include discussion of specific word choices in the question, answer, and text and explain how this evidence proves the right answer is right.

OPTIC Image Analysis Assignment Part 1:

In this assignment, you will practice identifying and describing the image analysis elements addressed in the OPTIC notes we took.
Step 1: Select an ad and place it in the center of the 12x18 card stock I have provided.
Step 2: Provide a general Overview of the ad (what is being advertised, and how) directly above the image.
Step 3: Along both sides of your paper, identify:
Parts of the image,
Text in the ad, and
Interrelationships between different elements.

For each element identified,
a. Describe the distinguishing feature
b. Explain what this element does to add meaning to or develop the message of the image.
Step 4: Directly beneath the image, write a Conclusion statement identifying the thesis presented by the image and/or the story told by the elements to support the advertisement's purpose.