First Reading of What the Dog Saw

OK, so you should have already read the preface and first two pieces in What the Dog Saw. I know it can be a little hard to follow, but keep trying. This is your task for this week (and be sure not to repeat answers from another classmate's post):

1. What are two words (and their brief definitions) from this reading that you were unsure of or did not know before (refer to the vocab journal you should be keeping)? (BTW, I already found about a dozen words in those 50 pages that I thought you may not know...some of them are SAT/ACT words).

2. Name at least one example from your readings that coincides with one your terms from the "Words to Know for AP Language" packet. Be sure to include the term, the definition, the example from the book, the page number, and why you think the author used it. Here is an example: Alliteration, the repetition an initial consonant sound, can be found on page 45 of WTDS when Gladwell states, "ketchup consumption." He uses alliteration here likely because the technique makes bland phrases seems catchy, much like the craze of ketchup...especially when he was referring to the EZ Squirt bottle and how it caught on in households.

3. What is a life lesson you've learned from the reading? (I know this seems like a stretch, but what can you learn from the preface, "The Pitchman" or "The Ketchup Conundrum"? Explain and use specific details from the reading.

Though I am going out of town this week, I will be posting some questions from Lincoln on Leadership and checking in (and commenting on) your posts. Have fun! And, remember, if you don't see a classmate as a follower, recruit them (it's EC). In addition, if you know of someone that is registered for AP Lang that has not begun to read and do the work, put a fire under their butts!

You have until 6/28 to answer this question :o)

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Recruit a Classmate!

For those of you who are already followers, you need to recruit your peers to follow too. If you know someone is signed up for AP Language for the upcoming school year, reach out to them and have them become a follower. If you do, bonus points! I already marked down your bonus if you became a follower, but now you can earn more by getting one (or more) of our AP classmates to follow our AP blog. (Remember, they have to already be registered for my AP class.)

I will give you until Monday, June 20th :o)

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PS. Adlih, I don't know who you are to give you points, but I will once I do :o)

Become a Follower by June 15th! EXTRA CREDIT!

If you become a "follower" of this blog by June 15th, I will give you extra credit. I already have my roster printed, and you are able to earn credit for the first nine weeks RIGHT NOW! Look to the right of the blog to see how to sign up! Be sure to use an email address you check frequently!

Smile,
C-Rod