AP Language and Composition (APLaC) is a rigorous college preparation course. The course engages students in becoming skilled readers and writers who can analyze, compose and synthesize variety of rhetorical texts. Students should be aware of the interaction between a the subject of a text, an audience’s expectation, and how a writer’s craft of language contributes to the the overall effectiveness in communicating an argument.

 The AP Language and Composition is an assessment of the APLaC course given in May.  The exam consists of two sections: 1. Multiple Choice - 60 multiple choice questions that focus on interpreting and analyzing rhetorical devices within a text (45% of final score). 2. Free Response – 3 essays that ask students to compose an argument, write a rhetorical analysis, and synthesize a variety of sources (55% of final score).

 It is not a requirement to register for the exam if you are enrolled in the APLaC course.  However, since this course focus is preparing students for the exam, you are highly encouraged register. If you choose not to take the exam, you will be given an alternative assessment for a grade!  The exam cost is $87, however scholarships are available upon need.

 Because APLaC is a rigorous college preparation class, we expect the following: 1. Be attentive and participate. 2. Prepare yourself by actively engaging the texts you are assigned 3. Advocate for yourself early and often 4. Argue, Analyze, Synthesize 5. Practice, Practice, and Practice some more…

 You will be assigned a copy of the textbook The Language of Composition.  We are asking you to purchase the following texts within the next three weeks:  1. Everything’s an Argument 5 th edition - Andrea A. Lunsford, John J. Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters.  2. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother – Amy Chua  3. The Language of Composition – Renee Shea, Lawrence Scanlon, and Robin Aufses+  4. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain + =provided by instructor Please Note: if it is a financial burden to purchase these texts, please talk to your instructor.

1. AP Central: Read the course guide - geboard.com/apc/p ublic/courses/teacher s_corner/2123.html geboard.com/apc/p ublic/courses/teacher s_corner/2123.html 2. Mr. Sun-K’s SWIFT Page: 2.wa.us/kentridge/nsu nkleinberger/index.ph p 2.wa.us/kentridge/nsu nkleinberger/index.ph p 3. Mr. Sun-K and your peers.

 Because this is a rigorous college preparation class, the homework will reflect this expectation.  Be prepared to actively read challenging texts each night for homework.  Be prepared to respond, analyze, and converse with the assigned reading in Socratic seminars, rhetorical analysises, Op-Eds, essays, and oral presentations. to read four supplemental non-fiction books each quarter.  In addition, you will be asked to read four supplemental non-fiction books each quarter.

 Grading will be divided into two categories: 1. Formative (academic practice): 40% of final grade. 2. Summative (academic assessment): 60% of final grade.

Practice  As any who is involved in an a labor of love knows, to perfect a craft requires lots of practice.  We will be having many practices essays and multiple choice exams prepping you for the exam in May.  Late Work and Re-dos: Late Work and Redos:  Formative: You may turn in any late formative work until the end of unit. However, do not expect comments or feedback.  Summative: You may redo any summative assignment once. However, you need to conference with Mr. Sun-K before doing this.

If you decide to purchase an AP exam prep book do so at your own risk. Many text prep books claims to have copies of “actual exams,” however, most of the time this is false.

 Grading will be based upon 2 categories: 1. Formative Assessment (Academic Practice) 40% of final Grade 2. Summative Assessment (Academic Achievement) 60% of final Grade