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

2. Ways to Contact Me: (Please share this info. with your parents ) Good: Good: English IPC: (215) 944-1339 English IPC: (215) 944-1339 Better: Better: In person, Room 225 East In person, Room 225 East or next door in English Writing Lab or next door in English Writing Lab before, during or after school (clinics=Tues./Thurs. 2:15-2:55 p.m.) Best: Best:ahouston-lingman@crsd.org

3. Supplies Needed: Due by Monday, 9/9/13 Binder (1 ½” works best) Binder (1 ½” works best) (to be divided into (to be divided into sections: lit notes; lit lists; sections: lit notes; lit lists; grammar; writing; research) grammar; writing; research) Loose leaf Loose leaf Pens and pencils Pens and pencils Flash drive (required) Flash drive (required)

4. Due Dates: Reader Response Journal: Today, 9/4/13 Reader Response Journal: Today, 9/4/13 Four Text/Response Journal Entries: Today, 9/4/13 Four Text/Response Journal Entries: Today, 9/4/13 Song of Solomon objective test: Monday, 9/9/13 Song of Solomon objective test: Monday, 9/9/13 blue book: Tuesday, 9/10/13 blue book: Tuesday, 9/10/13 Supplies: Monday, 9/9/13 Supplies: Monday, 9/9/13 Goals / Introductory Essay: Monday, 9/16/13 Goals / Introductory Essay: Monday, 9/16/13 Three (minimum) College Application Three (minimum) College Application Essay Prompts: Monday, 9/16/13 Essay Prompts: Monday, 9/16/13

5. Group Discussions of Song of Solomon: (Student-led; prep days available prior to first group discussion) (Student-led; prep days available prior to first group discussion) Group 1 (*themes) *NOT related to items listed below M, 9/23/13 Group 2 (symbols) TH, 9/19/13 Group 3 (silences and absences) F, 9/20/13 Group 4 (flight) W, 9/18/13

6. 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 a a a accepted for credit, no exceptions) Always enter with a positive attitude!