1. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION Friday, October 2 nd, 2015

2. Words and ideas can change the world Rip It Out! “This is a battle, a war, and the casualties could be your heart and soul”

3. Sentence Length Activity Directions: Write a series of sentences, using the same subject, starting with “staccato” and progressing through “long.” Skip a line on your notebook paper between each sentence. Make sure your sentences make grammatical sense! Accurately and deliberately use punctuation! Staccato = one to two words, abrupt. Use the word “education” for this!!! Telegraphic = shorter than 5 words. Short = approx. 5-10 words. Medium = approx. 10-30 words. Long = 30 or more words.

4. What’s an essay? In your journal, respond to the following prompts: Define “essay” How many essays do you think you’ve written in your educational career? Give me a rough estimate. Identify 2-3 strengths you have in writing essays Identify 2-3 weaknesses you have in writing essays What is one writing specific goal you have for AP English this year?

5. Education Essay Assignment sheet Timeline Writing Workshop Q & A