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AP Language & Composition Summer Project Overview 2013 - 2014

AP Language & Composition Summer Project Overview 2013 - 2014. STEP 1: ENROLL in TURNITIN.com. Course: AP Language & Comp 2013-2014 Class ID: 6486680 PW= kohalaf30 See Appendices for details.

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AP Language & Composition Summer Project Overview 2013 - 2014

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  1. AP Language & Composition Summer Project Overview2013 - 2014

  2. STEP 1: ENROLL in TURNITIN.com • Course: AP Language & Comp 2013-2014 • Class ID: 6486680 PW= kohalaf30 • See Appendices for details. • NOTE if you already have, which you should, a turnitin account, please do not create a new account. • LOGIN and ENROLL in CLASS ID noted above.

  3. STEP 2: CHOOSE & READ SELECT ONE from the list of non-fiction Dweck,CarolMindset: The New Psychology of Success Gladwell, Malcolm (2000) The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Lessing, Doris The Prisons We Choose to Live Inside Robbins, Alexandra The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids Skloot, Rebecca The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

  4. STEP 3A DEVELOP PORTFOLIO • PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: DUE AUGUST 5 delivered in hand, in class. • Compile print outs of what you read and write through the summer. • TWO Categories: • 1) Non Fiction Readings • 2) Journal Column Responses • DO NOT STUFF THESE in MY SCHOOL MAIL BOX!

  5. OPTION 2 • CATEGORY 1(C1): READING: Non fiction reading & language study • For EACH of your TWO selected texts, complete the following assignments: • CATEGORY 2(C2): • For EACH article, complete a Journalist Columnist Response form. See following page 4 TEMPLATE for format.

  6. STEP 4: CATEGORY 2 • (C 2) Related Articles: • For EACH summer reading text, (PORTFOLIO CATEGORY 1) collect a current event article (PORTFOLIO CATEGORY 2) that relates to an issue in the text you selected and read. • . Copy or print out the piece. • Read and annotate it. Place it in your portfolio. • For EACH article, complete a Journalist Columnist Response form. • See following page 4 TEMPLATE for format.

  7. STEP 5: College board account • If you do not already have one, create a login and account with Collegeboard.com

  8. APPENDICES contain resources • Annotated bibliography of reading list • Template for Journal/ News article responses • MLA format go to info • Summer reading definitions/academic vocabulary related to AP Language and Composition

  9. Summer project value • Satisfactory completion by Aug 5th required for eligibility in AP English • Discussion board participation (option 1 and option 2 depending on your choice) is mandatory to satisfactory completion • Portfolio is mandatory to satisfactory completion • Scores for summer project count towards Q1 grades

  10. Tips for success • Start on time • Follow timelines and deadlines • Select your readings and order or borrow them ASAP • Use CN style for reading journal • Use post its • Be courteous and courageous on the discussion board

  11. DUEDATES • June 5 ENROLL and POST INTRODUCTION & TITLE READING 1 • JUNE 20 DT 1 VOCAB & PASSAGE READING 1 • JUNE 27 DT 1 REPLIES • JUNE 30 DT 2 COLUMN RESPONSE FOR READING 1 • JULY 7 DT 2 REPLIES • JULY 10 POSTING 2 TITLE READING 2 • July 10,11,12 BRAIN CAMP • JULY 15 DT 3 VOCAB & PASSAGE READING 2 • JULY 20 DT 3 REPLIES READING 2 • JULY 29 DT 4 COLUMN RESPONSE FOR READING 2 • AUG 5 PORTFOLIO IN CLASS

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