Welcome to Mrs. Houston-Lingman’s Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

Ways to Contact Me: Good: My office: (215) 944-1369 Better: In person, Room 225 East or next door in English Writing Lab before, during or after school (clinics=Tues./Thurs. 2:15-2:55 p.m.) Best: ahouston-lingman@crsd.org

Supplies Needed: Due by Tuesday, 9/12/17 Binder (1 ½” works best) (to be divided into sections: lit notes; lit lists; grammar; writing; research) Loose leaf Pens and pencils Box of tissues (you’ll thank me later) Flash drive (required)

Due Dates: Reader Response Journal: Today, 9/6/17 Four Text/Response Journal Entries: Today, 9/6/17 Song of Solomon objective test: Tomorrow, 9/7/17 blue book: Friday, 9/8/17 Supplies: Monday, 9/11/17 Three (minimum) College Application Essay Prompts: Tuesday, 9/12/17 Monday, 9/11/17 Goals/Introductory Essay: Tuesday, 9/12/17 Friday, 9/15/17

Group Discussions of Song of Solomon: (Student-led; prep days available prior to first group discussion) Group 1 (*themes) *NOT related to items listed below TH, 9/14/17 Group 2 (symbols) F, 9/15/17 Group 3 (silences and absences) T, 9/19/17 Group 4 (flight) W, 9/20/17

Tips for Success: Always check board for homework at beginning and end of each class Always check my web page for additional info. or contact a classmate Always enter with basic supplies needed Always come prepared with assignments (late homework not accepted for credit, no exceptions) Always enter with a positive attitude!