Jeffery Dearing – Room 218A AP English Language & Literature Parents Welcome 2018/19 Jeffery Dearing – Room 218A AP English Language & Literature

2019 AP Test Dates Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019 Advanced Placement English Language & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 15, 2018 Mandatory Mock Exam Dates (Saturdays) October 20th 8 am- 12 pm February 2nd 8 am- 12 pm April 6th 8 am- 12 pm

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 57.4% of 2018 test takers (600K) 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 47.4% --a 6.4% drop from 52.8% in 2017!--test takers (400K+) scored 3 or higher in 2018 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 10th (Wednesday)* October 20th (Saturday) February 2nd (Saturday) April 6th (Saturday) Please note: deadline for PSAT registration & payment ($16) is Friday, September 28th . 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 Sadlier Vocabulary & Grammar Current Events Reading Assigned Texts Short and Extended Writing Assignments SAT/ACT Reading/Writing Prep AP English Language/Literature Multiple Choice Prep AP English Language/Literature 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.