Friday, April 11, 2008

22 Class Days until the AP Test!

Runners Are you rested and ready for the final sprint to the AP test?  We have much to do yet.  I have my thoughts on what we should spend our time on, but you're the ones taking the test, not me.  So, I'd like you to think about where you feel the weakest and most in need of practice.  Remember the types of questions you'll face are Synthesis, Argument, and Analysis as well as the multiple choice section.  What do we need more information on?  What do you want more practice on? 

WindVickieFinishI know the tempting answer is "EVERYTHING!", but try to nuance your thinking a little bit.  We won't be perfect.  There is no way that we can be in less than a semester.  Let's focus on being solid, being good.  What will it take to get there?  We'll have a session to take stock on Tuesday when the papers are due.  And then, sprint to the finish! 

See you Monday!

P.S. Those of you who are avid Grade Checker checkers may have noticed that your grade went up.  The synthesis timed writes were awarded practice write status, earning full 100% credit.  :)

9 comments:

  1. Giddings!!! You haven't checked my omnipresent box assertion!?!?!

    why...

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  2. um mr.giddings i accidentally left my book at school and i've been looking up stuff all week on the internet but i can't really find too much can i have one extra day to add stuff from the book to turn in my essay?

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  3. hmmm so i rushed to check out gradechecker and i have a missing assignment... pop cultureconversation ?'s....? hmmm what where these lol ha my brain is kind of on a spring break blank also i have had his Voting - 2006B #1 is missing and i have NO ideawhat that is :/

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  4. Personal grade questions have been replied to directly. If you're asking about something specific concerning your grade, an email, rather than the blog might be the best way to discuss it.

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  5. Hi I just finished the 300 word essay thing so I would like it if you would put it in soon so my mom doesn't freak out again. Thanks a bunch!!!

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  6. Just wondering... I used a few quotes from number three on page 787 which happens to be the question we are answering. I took the quotes from Huxley and was just wondering if when doing my bib. are those direct quotes from him or Postman? Also since number three doesn't have a title what should I put for it when citing it?

    this question sort of confused me.. so good luck =]]

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  7. Giddings,

    Is our book published in Boston?

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  8. Chrissy, you couldn't have quoted from Huxley as the quote is Postman from the introduction to "Amusing Ourselves to Death". Cite it as Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Introduction. as if it were an article in the book just like any other (so you'd also have the citation for our book with that).

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