In only one week of AP Literature, I have already learned so much. One of my goals this year was to learn more poetry vocabulary words and this week, I have gotten closer to that goal. Although I was able to memorize all the words that were used on the test, I realized that actually putting those words into context was a different story. For example, I knew the definitions of paraprosdokian and non-sequitur, but in context it was hard for me to distinguish the difference between the two words. I learned that not only memorizing the terms, but also applying the terms will be beneficial for studying poetry.
Another thing that I have found out was that everything we learn in AP Literature connects and flows into one another. This week, we watched three slides on AP Test Essay Basics, the Rhetorical Situation, and Argument. The first slide taught me the techniques and elements that are needed to write a good essay. These essay basics are the foundation of essay writing and one can not start to write any type of essay without knowing these basics. In addition, the vocabulary terms that we have learned this week also contribute to the basics by showing different style and techniques that a writer can use in an essay. This first slide is connected to the second slide in that once a person learns the basics, he/she can build onto them by using the rhetorical situation. The rhetorical situation includes topics (like subject, purpose, audience, and speaker) that a writer should use to effectively communicate ideas to the reader. This slide flows into the third slide. In order to write a good argument, one needs to not only include the basics of essay writing and the rhetorical situation, but also a thesis, analysis (claims/warrants), and a conclusion. This last slide is more detailed than the previous two slides. It tells the readers exactly what is necessary to write an argument. I wish that I had viewed these slides before I had taken the ACT test because I think they would have greatly helped me write the essay.
I think that because the topics we learn in AP Literature connect to each other, it is easier for me to absorb and analyze the information. I am able to use one topic to develop another topic and compare and contrast different topics. I am excited to use these new techniques in my future essays.
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteNice job on your post! But maybe next time try to connect it to a piece of literature. For example, I used the vocabulary words and showed how they were seen in the poems from the summer work. I had a hard time trying to find an example and not just summarize what we learned in class, so I will need to work on that for next time too. But great job!
Julie you did a good job responding to the information we have learned in class and not just summarizing it. I agree with Megan that it would be good idea to connect it to a piece of literature especially because its good practice for the AP exam. My other recommendation is really elaborating on how the topics we have learned so far connect to each other. You mentioned that they are all connected, but you never really elaborated why. Connecting the topics we have learned really strengthens the essay and it also shows your understanding of the material. Also understanding how the material is related makes it easier to remember. Overall you did a great job responding to the information we have covered during class. Nice job Julie!
ReplyDeleteGood job on this post! I think you could take this to the next level by applying the things you learned to something you've read. I appreciate that you addressed what we talked about in class, but I think it would help you digest the information if you applied it to another aspect of learning. It also might be more fun to write about. Though you do describe connections between what we've learned, I think this leans toward being a summary of class topics.
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