Note to parents and students: AP Language is a challenging and demanding course, but the rewards are exponential. First, students receive college English credit if they "pass" the AP test (check with college of your choice to see what a "passing" score is). Second, our dual enrollment program with AB Tech gives students an opportunity to receive credit as well. (Proficiency for AB Tech course credit will be determined at the end of each semester by a panel of AB Tech English teachers scoring written work.) Finally, and most importantly, there is no better preparation for success in college. Students in AP Language will become better readers and writers of non-fiction, preparing them for the challenging work ahead of them. This the BEST reason to take AP Language.
Precourse Reading and Writing Assignments 2017-18
Precourse reading for AP Language -- ap precourse 2017-2018
Never Cry Wolf, Farley Mowat
Six articles for comparison and analysis on current topics
Writing Schedule for the semester - keep up with dates!!
Calendars for thematic units will be given out in class and linked to this website. They will cover 4-6 weeks of reading and writing assignments and will be posted as we get to them.
Reading Assignments in AP Language -- keep up with dates!
The following resources are used in AP Language from year to year. Copies will also be handed out in class.
Reading about Reading Ch. 1-2
General/Argumentative Essay
General Essay notes
peer editing general essay
format for general essay
Synthesis Essay Resources
synthesis essay formula
notes on synthesis essay
annotation
peer editing
making outline for exam
Rhetorical Analysis Essay Resources
RA graphic organizer
RA notes
On-going assignments for AP Language
DESIGNER VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENT
Resources
transition words
parts of speech
Rhetorical Terms
comma rules
close reading strategies
essay scoring rubric
embedding quotes