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C. BURLINGAME

AP English Language �& Composition�

Introduction

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AGENDA/OVERVIEW

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  1. Introductions
  2. Course Overview
  3. Academic Expectations
  4. Behavioral Expectations
  5. AP Test

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Welcome to the beginning of a journey learning to communicate, analyze, think critically and read/write at a higher level. AP English Language & Composition is a course designed to engage students in the process of strengthening reading, writing, communicating and analyzing skills as it relates to various works of non-fiction literature, reading, writing, collaboration and fun!

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MR. BURLINGAME

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I am excited to get to know each of you and work together to help you build skills necessary for success at the next level. I have been teaching this course since 2012. My passion is to support students in learning to become better readers, writers and thinkers. Go Captains and Go Blue!

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  • Introduction to Rhetoric & Analysis
  • Argument, Audience, Support & Thesis Writing
  • Claims, Evidence, Line of Reasoning, Methods of Development
  • Rhetorical Situation & Argument
  • Writing: Coherence, Transitions, Descriptive Elements
  • AP Exam Preparation

Units of Study

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  • Rhetorical Analysis
  • Argument
  • Synthesis (connecting ideas)

Pillars of Course

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  • Google Classroom - Used daily for agenda, course materials
  • AP Classroom - College Board Account - Unit Checkpoints, Videos, Practice Items
  • Chromebooks - needed daily for reading, writing and activities

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Technological Expectations

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  • This course will challenge you to think critically, collaborate with others and be disciplined to complete a variety of reading/writing tasks on time.
  • You’ll be grouped together with others to discuss, analyze and write.
  • You will build a year-long portfolio to document your goals, development and work.
  • You are expected to be on time, attend class regularly and hold yourself to the standards expected of an advanced placement course.

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Course Expectations

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  • SMART Goal Setting - Reading & Writing
  • Non-Fiction Reading (independently of course)
  • Monday Matters - Weekly Online Assignment
  • Essay Development: Rhetorical Analysis, Argument, Synthesis
  • Journal Time
  • Rhetorical Tracking Log & Glossary
  • Coursework & Notes

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The Portfolio

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Domains of Course

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What are we working toward all year?

Register in October

  • Taking and passing the AP test in May
  • Expectation is that students will be taking the test
  • All students will be held to the same standards regardless of whether or not they are taking the exam
  • In August, you will receive an invitation to join our Google Classroom where complete details will be provided

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