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AP Literature & Composition

A Brief Introduction

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Mr. Thom’s �Contact Information

Cell: 303 815 0269

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Email: tuhl@lps.k12.co.us

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Google Classroom Code: u4fy3pl

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Website: Go to LHS Website—Staff Pages—Language Arts—Thomas Uhl—AP Lit & Comp—Bookmark Page

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The AP Test

  • Wednesday, May 8th
  • 7:30 a.m.
  • South Gym
  • Test Is Online & Paperless
  • Test Is Mandatory & Is Your Final
  • $100 (Don’t Let This Be An Issue—we can work something out for you. Contact Mr. Thom or Mrs. Zerr

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The AP Test �(This Test Is a Monster!)

  • 3 Hour Test

Part 1 = Multiple Choice Test, 55-60 Questions, 4-5 passages, (old and new), anything from 16th Century Literature to Contemporary Literature: One Hour

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Part 2= 3 Essay Questions (40 minutes each—2 Hours)

  1. Poetry Response
  2. Prose Response
  3. Open Response (Choose a Favorite Work of Literary Merit)

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How Can Parents/Guardians Help

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  • Encourage scholars to conference with Mr. Thom (Before/After School, A-Lunch, Periods 1, 2) Extra Credit for Each Conference!
  • Encourage scholars to engage in the re-writing/editing process.
  • If you notice missing conferences in the gradebook, please push scholars to see Mr. Thom & participate in re-writes.
  • Purchase study guides, and encourage regular, individual practice, especially during the 2nd semester.
  • AP YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement

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Scoring Guide for Essays�0-6

  • 5-6 = A Range
  • 4 = B Range
  • 3 = C Range
  • 2/Below = D/F Range

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Semester Grades

  • Fall Semester 2021 Spring Semester 2022
  • A= 23 A= 19
  • B= 1 B= 3
  • C= 1 C= 2
  • D= 0 D= 0
  • F = 0 F= 0

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2023 AP Lit & Comp Scores

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  • 22 Scholars took the test.
  • 73% passed
  • Class Average: 3.0
  • Scored 3 or Higher (Passing): 67.6%
  • 5= 0 (0%)
  • 4= 27 (15%)
  • 3= 9 (41%)
  • 2= 4 (18%)
  • 1= 2 9%

Global Results

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  • GlobalAverage Score= 3.26
  • Global Scores 3 or higher= 77%
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What Does AP Mean?

  • AP = Advanced Placement (A score of 5+ puts you in the upper 8%)
  • AP = Address the entire prompt!
  • AP = Avoid plot summary!
  • AP = Analysis, Please!
  • AP = Always Poetry!
  • AP = Address the Person!

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Mr. Thom’s Philosophy

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  • We are academic peers—all of us are students & teachers!
  • The test is a big thing, but it’s NOT THE THING!
  • It’s about the academic journey—learning to read, write, analyze, and develop grammatical & vocabulary skills at a level most scholars couldn’t imagine developing.
  • AP Lit & Comp is a tool, a resource, a path to get what really matters in education:

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  • Community
  • Relationships
  • Play
  • Love