AP Lang Final ARTICLES
Who is the audience for "School" by Kyoko Mori
Americans
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read"
Francine Prose
Genius & Drill from "Education"
Genius is the natural enthusiasm for learning Drill is the repetition and the basics of learning
What is one appeal in "Education" by Ralph Emerson
He personifies nature and compares it to "the child"
What are some SIMILARITIES between the comparisons of American and Japanese schools mentioned in "School" by Kyoko Mori?
Hierarchies exist in both school & the feedback teachers give does not match what they actually value
What is "Education" about
It is a writing emphasizing to "respect the child" and to let them grow up and be independent
"School"
Kyoko Mori
Some examples of Japanese schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori
NO second chances, more authority, vague descriptions, more independent students, never question the teacher
"Education"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Superman and Me"
Sherman Alexie
What are some values/examples of American schools said in "School" by Kyoko Mori?
better student-teacher connections, more comments and feedback on assignments, mistakes are okay, creative writing is valued
is the main idea of "School" by Kyoko Mori
comparing schools in the US and Japan What
What are the rhetorical choices for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose
complex sentences with higher level language
Why does Ralph Waldo Emerson capitalize "Nature" in his writing?
he is comparing nature to a child/God
What is the PURPOSE of "Education"
natural learning, individualism, NOT standardizing classrooms (disagrees with the one lecture fits all)
What is a possible audience for "Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie?
people who feel different than the stereotype
Why did Sherman Alexie read "anything that had words"
possible answer: he refused to be the stereotype
What is the tone for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose
sarcastic, harsh, judgmental
What is the exigence for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose
starting a new century and wants to make a change
What is the main idea of "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose
students should be able to read and understand difficult books by analyzing the writing
Who is the audience for "I Know Why the Caged..." by Francine Prose
teachers and parents
MAIN takeaway of American schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori?
the "general" is valued but they give too much specific feedback
What is the purpose for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose
to make a change in how teachers analyze the text
possible purpose of Superman and Me
to shed light on inequality on Native American Indians
How does Koyko Mori build credibility?
uses personal anecdotes, experiences
MAIN takeaway of Japanese schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori?
value small details/perfectionism, but feedback is vague
