Syllabus English IIIA AP
Fall 2011
Mrs. Moore –
tmoore@dickinsonisd.org
Ms. Ledbetter –
rledbetter@dickinsonisd.org
Course Objective:
Advanced Placement Composition is a college level English course, taught over two semesters, which provides students with a chance to extend their competence by challenging them with college level texts and writing assignments, following the standardized course of study developed by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students will engage in close reading of significant works of literature and write analytically and critically about that literature and other topics.
Students will be encouraged to take the Advance Placement Language and Composition Examination and may earn college credit if they pass with a sufficiently high score (3 or better). National Advanced Placement Exams are given in early May. It is important to remember that while passing the test is important, the real benefit is gained from learning skills that are helpful in all of your classes – both in high school and in college.
Rationale:
To be a thoughtful, productive citizen in the 21st century, an individual must think critically, read widely with full comprehension, and write from a perspective of strength and conviction. This AP English Language and Composition course is designed to challenge students to hone these rhetorical skills to better meet the challenges of the AP exam and of rigorous university standards.
Novels:
The Scarlet Letter *We will also read selected
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass essays, speeches, poems,
Of Mice and Men pamphlets, & short stories The Great Gatsby and watch various pieces of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn visual media
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Drama:
The Crucible
A Raisin in the Sun
Grading Policy:
Daily/Homework – 20% Benchmark/Midterm – 20% Tests/Essays – 60%
*In order to maintain the integrity and fairness of our AP course, these policies will be strictly enforced:
- All work is due at the beginning of the period on the assigned date.
- Work turned in later the same day or one day late will have a 30 point penalty.
- Work turned in 2 days late will have a 50 point penalty.
- Work will not be accepted more than 2 days late.
- If you are absent on the day that a major assignment is due, it is your responsibility (or have a friend or family member) to bring the assignment to school no later than 2:45 p.m. (give to one of us in person or leave in the front office to be put in our boxes if we are not in our rooms) It will not be accepted via email.
*Parents, please use the Skyward Portal on the DISD website to stay informed of your child’s grades. We will also use email and/or our teacher websites to communicate with you and your child. Thanks, and we look forward to a great year in AP English 3! – Tracey Moore and Rebecca Ledbetter.
I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all of the policies outlined in this AP course syllabus.
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