AP Lang Curriculum Night

AP Language And Composition

Virtual Curriculum Event with Mrs. Crouse

start

- contents -

Learning Outcomes

Know Your Test

Tips & Tricks

Resources

Opportunities & Benefits

Feedback

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding the structure and content of the AP English Language and Composition Exam

Learning how to support your child in their exam preparation

Familiarizing oneself with skills learned and developed throughout the course

Learning about opportunities for college credit or advanced placement through the AP exam

Familiarizing oneself with the materials and resources available to support student exam preparation

Home

-Opportunities & Benefits-

taking AP courses can provide students with many advantages, including college credit, increased chances of college acceptance, preparation for college-level work, a competitive edge in the job market, and improved study skills.

College Credit: AP courses can help students earn college credit by performing well on AP exams. This can help them save time and money.

Competitive Edge in the Job Market: AP courses can help students stand out in a crowded job market and demonstrate their ability to handle difficult tasks.

Increased Chances of College Acceptance: Taking AP courses demonstrates willingness to challenge themselves. This can increase their chances of being accepted to selective colleges and universities.

Improved Study Skills: AP courses require students to manage their time effectively, prioritize tasks, and develop effective study habits.

Preparation for College-Level Work: Students who take AP courses learn advanced material and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will help them succeed in college.

Home

Exam Breakdown

Know Your Test!

Enduring Understandings

Click here.

Click here.

Exam Breakdown

Enduring Understandings

Learning Sessions

Home

learning session 1

-Exam BreakDown-

Free Response Questions

MC + FRQs = 3 hrs

Multiple Choice Questions - 45 total

Reading Questions 23-25

Writing Questions 20-22

Rhetorical Analysis

Argument

Synthesis

60 minutes

40 minutes

40 minutes

40 minutes

Return

learning session 2

-Enduring Undertandings-

Big IDEAS

These serve as the foundation of the AP English Language and Composition course and enable students to create meaningful connections among course concepts. They are threads that run throughout the course, and revisiting them and applying them in a variety of contexts helps students to develop deeper conceptual understanding. These are the big ideas, along with the enduring understanding associated with each one:

Return

-Resources-

AP Classroom

Canvas AP Lang Exam Study Tools Module

Unit Progress Checks Video Lessons Multiple Choice Review

• Argumentation terminology
• Introduction Paragraph graphic
• Notes on the Rhetorical Situation
• Rhetorical Appeals Reference Chart
• Rhetorical Analysis Notes w/ writing guide
• Review Quizlet

Home

-Tips & Tricks-

Preparing for the AP English Language and Composition Exam requires a combination of practice and knowledge of the exam format. Here are some tips and tricks to help you perform your best on exam day:

Elaborate - Use specific examples

Read the prompt carefully

Manage your time

Use transitions

Know the exam format

Proofread your essays

Outline your responses

Focus on analysis

Vary your sentence structure

Practice-Practice-Practice-Practice-Practice

Home

reflect

-Feedback-

Choose two of the following interactive feedback options to complete with a parent after participating in the full virtual event. Simply click or scan the images to access the platforms.

Padlet Discussion Board

Google Form

Flip Grid Video Response

Next

Thank You for Participating In This AP English Language and Composition Virtual Curriculum Event

Next

Home

References

The information provided in this virtual curriculum event is based on research concerning curriculum and instruction, student needs, and the upcoming Advanced Placement English Langauge and Composition Exam. The references that informed the choices included in this presentation are listed below.

Brown, P. C., Roediger, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it stick: The science of successful learning. The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

Discover ap. Advanced Placement® (AP) – The College Board. (n.d.). https://ap.collegeboard.org/?navId=gf-ap Heacox, D. (2012). Differentiating instruction in the regular classroom: How to reach and teach all learners. Free Spirit.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2009). Standards for graduate teacher candidates. State Board of Education.

Tomlinson, C. A., & Imbeau, M. B. (2010). Leading and managing a differentiated classroom. ASCD.

Home

ReStart