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Designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college writing course.. Requires students to become skilled readers and composers of written language in a variety of disciplines and rhetorical contexts. Students who are successful are avid readers of both fiction and non-fiction texts and understand the interplay of the historical, cultural, and social context of a piece of writing. .
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1. AP Language and Composition
2. Designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college writing course. Requires students to become skilled readers and composers of written language in a variety of disciplines and rhetorical contexts.
Students who are successful are avid readers of both fiction and non-fiction texts and understand the interplay of the historical, cultural, and social context of a piece of writing.
3. Differences in AP Language and AP Literature AP Literature uses the idea of what does a work mean?
AP Language is focused on non-fiction and the controlling idea of how does a work come to mean?
4. Using rigorous college-level academic curriculum and standards, students explore concepts through Socratic discussion, analytical thought, and verbal and written expression in a variety of forms - expository, analytical, and argumentative from many disciplines and historical periods
5. However, words are not all. Students are asked to analyze how images such as graphics, cartoons, and texts published in electronic media relate to written texts and serve as their own alternative form of text themselves.
6. It is about research and informed outside knowledge, too. The informed use of research materials and the ability to synthesize varied sources to support a student argument is an integral part of the AP Language course and exam.
Students are asked to formulate varied, informed arguments of their own.
7. When students are asked to bring the experience and opinion of others into their essays, they enter into a conversation with other writers and thinkers.
Other writers become the springboard for a student-centered interpretation that drives their essay in a dialogue with others.
8. AP Language Learning Objectives Students will be prepared for the AP Language and Composition exam, whereby they may receive college credit based on their scoring.
The preparation for the rigors of the exam and for success in college classes is the paramount focus of this course.
9. Upon completing the AP Language course students should be able to: Analyze and interpret samples of good writing; identify and explain an authors use of rhetorical strategies
Apply these same techniques and strategies to their own writing
Create and sustain an argument based on reading, research, current events, historical precedent, literature connection etc.
10. Demonstrate mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writing. Produce expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that are driven by a complex thesis and developed with evidence from primary and/or secondary sources.
Evaluate and incorporate reference documents into research papers driven by their own imaginative and nuanced argument.
11. Move through the deliberate stages of the writing process with ease and care.
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Review
Revision
12. The AP Language Exam:three hours a timed test Approximately 60 multiple choice questions with one minute allotted for each question including reading time 45%
Three essays: rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis approximately 40 minutes each including reading time 55%
13. Do not feel overwhelmed First and foremost, most good readers and writers already do many of these things naturally but in a less formal context.
A timed writing/reading environment becomes less daunting with practice.
My experience has been that students of all levels who are committed to consistent preparation do WELL.
14. How can I prepare myself? Read, read, read
Fiction: quality college level texts
Non-fiction: newspapers, Newsweek-type magazines, essays, editorials, speeches, columnists, Opposing Viewpoint section of the newspaper, etc.
Listen: political speeches, interviews, quality newscasts including argument
US and World current events: what issues are you aware of and follow. This is the year that history and language merge!
15. What should I be reading? AP Recommended Great Books for College-Bound Readers
AP Recommended Non-fiction Cultural Texts and Poetry for College Bound Readers
16. AP Language Grading Lovejoy 50/50 grading template
50% daily grades, process papers, presentations, reading quizzes, outside of class essay writing
50% AP timed writings 40 minutes each, and practice Multiple Choice tests
17. AP Language Writing Grading Scale 9.0 = 100
8.0 = 90
7.0 = 85
6.0 = 80
5.0 = 75 (AP passing)
4.0 = 70
3.0 = 65
2.0 = 60
1.0 = 55
Multiple Choice Items: based on 100% scale
18. #1 Summer Reading and Annotation Requirement for AP Language In Cold Blood
by Truman Capote
ISBN#:
0679745580
See assignment!
19. Summer Reading Annotation In Cold Blood Highlight often and in the margin label the listed rhetorical devices and with detail note their effect or purpose!
Imagery (5 senses)
Juxtaposition
Parallelism
Antithesis
Unusual syntax examples
A excellent and detailed Rhetorical Cheat Sheet with definitions and examples is available on Mrs. Pabsts teacher Web Page via LHS or through the school counseling office.
20. #2 Reading and Writing Requirement: a yearly subscription to Newsweek magazine Newsweek subscription: www.newsweek.com
weekly reading with summer assignment
21. #2 Newsweek magazine summer assignment Select a topic/area and for six different weeks follow that same area of study. Cut out an article for each of the six weeks and group them together. Be prepared to make a 5-minute presentation on the evolving content or opinion in your area of selected interest.
22. For example
Newsweek is divided topically: Politics
Business
Opinion
Culture
Money
The Technologist
On Science
Perspectives
The Last Word: alternating essayists
Also: Education, Health, War, etc.
23. Choose one area of interest Follow your same topic for at least six of the eight weeks over the summer and cut out the articles.
Analyze and evaluate how your topic or area is evolving as regards to, concerns, innovation, people, reaction to US or World events, or highlighting of ideas within the area under discussion.
Make analytical notes for a 5-minute presentation to be delivered within the first week of class.
24. Text to purchase for AP Language 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology
By Samuel Cohen
ISBN#:
0312446985 or
9780312446987
Text needed by the second week of school
25. What will I be reading and studying after In Cold Blood. Non-fiction
no purchase necessary
Newsweek: continued following of topics and opinion/essay articles
Walden: excerpts
Emerson essays: excerpts
Speeches: historical and current
Essays: historical and current
26. Fiction Reading list from which excerpts may be drawn Fiction
no purchase necessary
To Kill A Mockingbird: excerpts
The Things They Carried: excerpts
OPioneers: excerpts
Fahrenheit 451: excerpts
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: excerpts
Lord of the Flies: excerpts
East of Eden: excerpts
27. Drama selections as possible unit studies Drama: no purchase necessary
The Crucible
The Glass Menagerie
Death of a Salesman
Much Ado About Nothing
28. What supplies will I need? 3-Ring Binder with Dividers and Pocket Folders
My Homework
My Reading/Unit Study
Writers Toolbox
Rhetorical Analysis
Argument
Synthesis
Multiple Choice
Vocabulary
29. How do I decide if this class is for me? If you are currently a strong Pre-AP student and enjoy reading a balanced literary diet including non-fiction - this class is for you.
If you are deliberately and intellectually prepared for class, understand the importance of homework as preparation, and maintain a consistent academic pace and rigor this class is for you.
If you like to analyze the world around you: reading, writing, and visual interpretation in terms of argument (point of view) this class is for you.
30. If you enjoy the academic environment of higher level thinking and the company of other similarly attuned students this class is for you.
If you enjoy reading, writing, and thinking about complex and mature topics that defy the typical opposing arguments this class is for you.
31. If you are still undecided what should you do? Talk to your parents. If your overall classroom experience and academic preparation for college mean more to you than an AP exam score this class is for you.
Talk to Mrs. Pabst D211. Show me a sample of your writing. Lets discuss your concerns.
Try it. The first three to six weeks will give you a good indication of your ability to succeed.
32. How do I get started? Do NOT procrastinate over the summer reading and through annotation of In Cold Blood. This may take more than one reading of the text.
Complete the Newsweek 6-week topical presentation assignment. Get your subscription now.
The class begins on the first day with your thorough understanding of these two assignments.
Purchase your 50-Essays textbook book early.
33. AP LanguageEverythings An Argument! See you in August ?