AP Language & Composition
8.24.15 – 9.4.15
* Bring 3X5 Note cards to class on August 24
* Vocabulary Workshop $9.00
ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES
Summer Reading: Angela’s Ashes: (Due on Monday, August 24): Take notes on 3X5 cards (key words and phrases that
convey your ideas) on the study questions.
Summer Reading: Grapes of Wrath (Due on August 31)
 View the Dustbowl videos in the Grapes of Wrath folder (on-line classroom:12 short videos)
 View the film The Plow that Broke the Plains (on-line classroom: 25 minutes)
 The test will be during the week of August 31: One day notice will be given.
Vocabulary Workshop: (Due on August 31) Complete Unit 1 (pages 21-27) ; Quiz, over 1-10, Tuesday, September
1. Know spelling, definition, part of speech, and usage.
Expanded Vocabulary: (Due on August 28) Master “Introduction” and “DIDLS” packet and fill in definitions on the
Expanded Vocabulary list as applicable.
Monday, August 24
Presentations
Tuesday, August 25
Presentations
Wednesday, August 26
Presentations
Thursday, August 27
Presentations
Friday, August 28
Presentations
Monday, August 31
Go over vocabulary Workshop
Review pre-assessment Tests
Tuesday, September 1
Quiz: VW words 1-10
Group Work: Grapes of Wrath
Wednesday, September 2
Grapes of Wrath (continued): Bring book to class (I have extras)
Thursday, September 3
Grapes of Wrath: Essay assignment (directions and due date will be given in class)
Friday, September 4
Angela’s Ashes (discussion)