Jeffery Dearing – room 218A Honors III & Advanced Placement English

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Jeffery Dearing – room 218A Honors III & Advanced Placement English Parents Welcome 2017/18 Jeffery Dearing – room 218A Honors III & Advanced Placement English

2018 AP Test Dates Advanced Placement English Language & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018 Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018

Exam Overview AP English Language & Composition 60 minute multiple-choice section consisting of 50-60 questions responding to passages reflecting a range of voices from the past 500 years 135 minute essay section consisting of 3 prompts: synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument 55.3% of 2017 test takers (500K+) scored 3 or higher Instructional focus on rhetoric

Exam Overview AP English Literature & Composition 60 minute multiple-choice section consisting of 50-60 questions responding to prose and poetry selections reflecting a range of voices from the past 500 years 120 minute essay section consisting of 3 prompts: poetry analysis, prose analysis, and free response 52.8% of 2017 test takers (400K+) scored 3 or higher Instructional focus on Instructional focus on poetics (mimesis & drama)

Skills Assessed* The ability to articulate a clear and defensible claim that answers the prompt The ability to select effective support and to provide insightful, sustained analysis The ability to write with clarity and sophistication *within an incredibly daunting time limit!

PSAT* (juniors only)& Mock Exam Schedule October 11th (Wednesday)* October 21st (Saturday) February 3rd (Saturday) April 7th (Saturday) Please note: deadline for PSAT registration & payment ($15) is Friday, September 29th . Students receiving free or reduced price lunch are eligible for a fee waiver.

Expectations On Time Prepared for Class Attentive Ready with Questions Participatory Patient and Respectful Strive for Success Attendance at Mock Exams (AP Contract)

The Work USA Test Prep Vocabtest.com Current Events Reading Assigned Texts Short and Extended Writing Assignments SAT/ACT Reading/Writing Prep AP English Language Multiple Choice Prep AP English Language Timed Writing/Essays

Grading Standards All AP English course grading is aligned with the AP College Board rubric All grades a derived from past AP College Board standards that have been tested and proven accurate over decades The grades/scores reflect student skills and provide insight to further refine and improve student performance

Time Demands Students need to set aside time to read, reflect and write There are texts to read – in and outside the classroom There are papers/essays to write – in and outside the classroom There is research to be completed - in and outside the classroom Tutoring (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

The Benefits Students who thoroughly engage in this course become better writers, readers, and communicators – ready for business Students who do well in this course demonstrate a level of achievement way above the average expectation Students who excel in this course show college admissions officers that they are serious about language study

Thank You I may be reached at: jdearing@doralacademyprep.org Please remember that I am available to tutor your child within the following days and times: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.