Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
English III
2015-2016
Mrs. Sarah Crichley: sarahcrichley@mooreschools.com
Twitter account for class: @crichleyenglshs @scrichley
Instagram: shs_ms_crichley
Remind 101: #81010 @crichley11
Website: Southmoore website under Sarah Crichley (This has helpful Information)
Course Overview:
AP English Language and Composition engages students in an in-depth
study of the modes and types of writing (expository, narrative, reflective,
analytical, and persuasive) and the understanding and use of language.
Stylistic and rhetorical methods, as well as vocabulary, grammar, and
syntax are emphasized.
By reading, writing and analyzing works from a wide range of non-fiction
and fiction prose, poetry, novels, essays, and speeches, students develop
not only their analytical abilities, but also their composition skills.
Throughout the year there is a strong emphasis on determining a writer’s
purpose, audience, and methods of communication. In turn, students
become keenly aware of those elements in their own writing. Working
with students to write effectively and persuasively in a variety of modes is
the primary goal of the course.
Cell Phones
Students will be using their cell phones in class for CLASS PURPOSES
ONLY. This purpose rarely means listening to music; however, at times this is
allowed. While listening to music, if I can hear the music over your ear
buds/headphones/whatever you are using to listen to music, that privilege can be
taken away. Students will be given assignments that will complete on their cell phone,
or sharing with the person next to them. If a student does not have a cell phone a
paper version will be provided. There will be a cell phone notice sign on the board to
let students know when cell phones need to be put away for that day in class. Cell
phones can still be taken away for that hour if a student is misusing or being defiant
with their cell phone.
Class Policies
- Do not argue with me. Life is better when you just do the right thing.
- Arrive on time.
- Come to class with all assigned reading and writing completed.
- Keep all graded assignments in your English folder.
- Come to class with all supplies in your possession.
- Be respectful to instructor and peers at all times.
- No sunflower seeds of any kind in my room. You may have food, only if your trash is
not left on the floor. This privilege can be taken away without notice.
- You may not go to the vending machines, another teacher’s room or anywhere else to
get food or drinks.
While I do not expect to have any discipline issues, for the sake of full disclosure I am
informing you that inappropriate language, attitudes, and behavior will meet with swift,
severe consequences. At this stage in your schooling you know how to behave. I expect
you to exhibit proper classroom etiquette at all times.
Course Schedule: (A complete calendar is included online and a
copy needs to be in your notebook)
Summer Reading Due the first day of class.
Explanation of English III:
American Literature (English III, 11th grade English, AP Language)
The traditional on-level English course for junior students in our district
is American Literature. We will follow the reading of American
Literature; however, there may be times when we will not be reading
what other classes are reading. The time periods that we will be working
with include: The Age of Reason, Romanticism/Transcendentalism,
Realism, Modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, and Post-Modernism.
Grading Practices:
Grading Categories:
10% Daily Grades (class work, discussion, reading, notebook)
20% Prompt writing (AP Style essays each Wednesday)
10% AP Practice Exams (given every other Monday)
20% Class Exams (Including Final exams)
20% Reading quizzes (quizzes given over material read at home)
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
59-0
F
Academic Integrity
Because of the importance of academic integrity, the course requires
students and their parents or guardians to agree to the plagiarism policy
called the “Honor Code.” Students and parents are made aware that
plagiarism is the use of the ideas or writings of another, as one’s own
and that such dishonorable conduct will result in a zero. Students
entering the course and their parents agree to abide by this policy by
reading and signing the Honor Code Agreement.
AP Language Exam
The College Board’s AP test practice materials are invaluable for this
course. Early in the year, and continuing throughout, students take
practice multiple choice exams and respond to various types of writing
prompts to familiarize themselves with the test and gain proficiency in
their reading, writing, and analysis skills.
Along with the multiple choice section of the AP Exam, there are also three written
parts. The essays include a synthesis essay, a rhetoric essay and a
persuasive/argumentation essay. The exam normally takes place in May, and is
very important for you to consider taking. This exam has the possibility to give you
college credit, if you make a high enough score. Please plan on taking this exam!
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