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AP Language and Composition. Mrs. Spriggs. Parent/Guardian E-mail List. A parent/guardian e-mail went out last Friday with a recap of the week. If you did not receive this e-mail and would like to, please complete the information on the clip board.
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AP Language and Composition Mrs. Spriggs
Parent/Guardian E-mail List • A parent/guardian e-mail went out last Friday with a recap of the week. If you did not receive this e-mail and would like to, please complete the information on the clip board. • SPAN- Grades are up to date. Grades will increase once tutorials are completed and students complete test corrections
Daily Schedule -Bell Ringer/Voice Lessons-Students have 10 minutes to write a response to an excerpt that asks them analyze Diction, Imagery, Details, Syntax, or Tone. Voice Lessons are collected every 10 entries. Worth 100 Points. -AP Terms: In preparation for the AP exam, we have an AP Terms quiz twice a week (25 words each quiz). -Mondays: Multiple Choice Practice. Scores will be curved; tests are extremely difficult.
Daily Schedule Cont. • Tuesdays: Practice In Class Essays • Weekly Debate to prepare for Argumentative Essays • Paideia Discussion with each outside reading
Web Page • Calendar/Homework • AP Resources • Contact Information • Google • Unit Resources • SAT Practice: Sign up for SAT at end of course • http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RSpriggs/index.cfm
Books • Summer Reading: Students are completing the “other half” of summer reading by the end of Feb. This is “weekend” homework. • All novels are available at GHHS. Additionally, I will always try to include links for online texts and free audio recordings.
Research Paper • We will complete a three page research paper during the 2nd quarter. The topic will be a controversial issue that relates to American Society. • We will complete the majority of the research, planning, and typing outside of class. However, ample resources will be available on the web page.
AP Exam • Free Online Practice exams (link on web page) • AP Language Exam is Wednesday, May 11th • Cost of exam is $87 • Students can test out of their English Composition Course (Savings of $1200 @ public university) • Registration begins next week