Second Quarter Course Calendar
AP Language and Composition
Objectives:For complete description, refer to the AP College Board Language and Composition curricular requirements. [Buzz phrases: 1. “write in several forms” 2. “revise and edit work” 3. write “in an informal context” 4. “writing assignments that are based on” diverse literature 5. discussion of non-fiction/fiction readings 6. “analyze […] graphics and visual images” 7. “research skills” 8. “cite sources” 9. revision work]
Major Readings:The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Writing Focus:AP Rhetorical Analysis and AP Argument
Summative Assessments: 1.Rhetorical Analysis Essay #2 (11/4-11/5)
2. The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-6 Check (11/18-11/19)
3. Argument Essay (12/4)
`4. The Great Gatsby Unit Test (12/9-12/10)
Categories Weights:Summative 75%Formative 25%
Extra Credit:1. Completed Vocabulary Workbook Units 1-6 for 5 summative points added to a major grade (12/7)
Note: workbook pages must be 100% complete and completed within 80% accuracy to get the extra credit.
2. Read and Test over A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams +5 on any summative. Testing will be offered after school only on Tuesday 12/8, Wednesday 12/9, and Thursday 12/10.*See note at the end of this calendar regarding this extra credit *
M 10/26Start reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Reading Test on Chapters 1 – 6 (Read all of chapter 6) on 11/18-11/19
Color Symbolism of The Great Gatsby
T 10/27Review Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing
Write a rhetorical précis over example Rhetorical analysis prompt example (formative)
W/Th 10/28-10/29Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing #2 A
Visual Text: Gatsby Cover Art “Celestial Eyes” by Francis Cugat
F 10/30Vocab Unit 2 Quiz (formative)
M 11/2In class—close read and annotate “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
T 11/3Continue “Winter Dreams”
Note you must finish reading an annotating the rest of the story on your own for the quiz on 11/13
HW: Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Serving in Florida”LOC pp. 179-187
W/Th 11/4– 11/5Rhetorical Analysis Timed Writing # 2 B (Pick one draft for summative—no revision)
Barbara Ehrenreich interviewwith John Stossel “The Middle Class”
andDiscuss Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Serving in Florida” LOC pp. 179-187
*Note--you must bring you LOC to class this day!*
F 11/6Vocab Unit 3 Quiz(formative)
M 11/9Gatsby Discussion (finish Chapters 1-3) by this date.
T 11/10Poetry practice “An Immorality” by Ezra Pound
Range Finders for Rhetorical Analysis Prompts 2A and 2B
W/Th 11/11 – 11/12Counselors come this day for Junior Conferences
F 11/13“Winter Dreams”, Gatsby background info, and Barbara Ehernreich Quiz (formative)
HW: Read “The Reach of Imagination” by Jacob Bronowski LOC pp. 616-623
Last day for grades to count for 1st progress report
M 11/16Vocab Unit 4 Quiz
T 11/17Pop Quiz over “The Reach of Imagination”???
Discuss “The Reach of Imagination” by Jacob Bronowski LOC pp. 616-623
*Bring your LOC book to class this day*
W/Th 11/18 – 19Gatsby Reading Test Chapters 1-6 (summative)
Note: Reading Check on Chapters 7-9 included in the Gatsby Unit Test 12/9-12/10
Gatsby Film version to text analysis (1974 and 2013 film versions)
*Note you must bring your novel to class on this day*
F 11/20Vocab Unit 5 Quiz(formative)
M-F 11/23-11/27Thanksgiving Break
M 11/30Introduce AP Argument prompt
HW: “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor (Study Guide questions due 12/8
*Note you must type your answers using MLA format and submit them to turnitin.com.*
*You will bring a hard copy to class on 12/8. Lateness will be determined by the hard copy for this assignment*
*You must print your own copy from the website*
T 12/1Continue discussion of AP Argument prompt and essay writing
W/Th 12/2-12/3Gatsby Discussion (Finish through chapter 7 by this day)
Argumentative Timed Writing #1 A
F 12/4Argumentative Timed Writing #1 B (Pick one for a summative)
M 12/7Vocabulary 6 Quiz (formative)
Bring completed vocabulary workbook pages from units 1-6 for 5 summative points of extra credit.
Note: workbook pages must be 100% complete and completed within 80% accuracy to get the extra credit.
T 12/8Discuss “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’ Connor
Turn in Study Guide questions (formative)
*Make sure you have uploaded your study guide answers to turnitin.com*
W/Th 12/9-10Gatsby Unit Test—includes all of the novel and short pieces (summative)
*A review sheet for the final exams will be posted to the website by Wednesday 12/11 at 4:00 p.m.*
F 12/11TED Visual Rhetoric Analysis Dan Gilbert “Stumbling on Happiness”
Complete TED lecture analysis Questions for formative due on 12/14
Last day for grades to count for 2nd progress report
M 12/14Turn in Dan Gilbert “Stumbling on Happiness” analysis questions(formative)
Review for final exam
T 12/15Review for final exam and sign final exam exemption sheets
W 12/16-F 12/18Final Exams
Students are responsible for every assignment on the syllabus, whether they are reminded in class or not.Missed quizzes and tests will be made up on the day of return during class time unless otherwise discussed and planned with the teacher.Students are responsible for scheduling time after school to make up a timed writing within 2 days of an absence. AP/Dual Credit English does not provide opportunities for re-testing.Late work will be accepted 1 day late for a maximum grade of 80; 2 days late for a maximum grade of 60; 3 days late for a maximum grade of 40, and 4 days late for a maximum grade of a 20. No work will be accepted for credit after four days.Students are expected to follow their grades using Home Access Support and communicate any concerns to their parents. Likewise, students should see the teacher regarding any questions or concerns.
Check AP English Language and Composition web page for the following: The AP Course Policy guide, syllabi, and miscellaneous handouts.
*For A Streetcar Named Desire extra credit opportunity students must secure their own copy of the work. In addition, students must pass the extra credit test with an accuracy of 80% or better. This extra credit will be worth five points added to any summative assessment. In the rare event that a student does not have room to add five points to any summative assessment, the student will receive the maximum number of points on a summative grade up to a score of 100. Students will not receive points on summative assessments above a grade of 100, and extra credit points are not transferable to other grading periods. The teacher will make a notation in the gradebook, which is visible to both parents and students, when the extra credit has been added. The extra credit test is offered after school only on Tuesday 12/8, Wednesday 12/9, and Thursday 12/10. Students must sign up for the extra credit testing prior to the test; if a student fails to attempt the test after he or she has signed up, he or she will not be eligible for future extra credit assessments. Students who are late to the testing may not test and will forfeit additional extra credit testing opportunities. Note, in the event of a rescheduling emergency students may move their testing forward to an earlier day, but not backwards to a later day provided there are available slots. Students must sign up to take the test prior to 12/8.