AP Lang Syllabus ~ Shannon King ~ 2021-2022
(This syllabus has been printed and handed to students.)
Course Purpose
The AP English Language course provides students with the opportunity to read rigorous texts from various eras and in different genres, analyzing the big ideas of rhetorical situation, claims/evidence, reasoning/organization, and style. Students use given texts to reach the goal of effective writing and analysis: they will read and annotate texts from a critical perspective in order to craft well-reasoned essays and personal reflections in response.
Late Work Policy
This class requires a high level of self-management. Having your work done on time is imperative to your success. Late assignments will be accepted at 20% credit deduction for each day late up to 2 days after the due date. No exceptions.
Course Materials
You will need the following materials in class everyday:
•Earbuds (auxiliary plug only for our laptops as bluetooth often does not work)
•Pens, highlighters, and Post-it style notepads
•A binder with loose-leaf-paper and a pocket folder
•Any current completed homework assignment
Cell Phone Policy
•My class is a yellow light zone!
•Cell phone, music, or electronic device
use in class will be instructed by me.
Writing- This course requires students to write 3 types of essays (Argument, Synthesis, and Rhetorical Analysis). Students will compose essays that:
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Describe the reasoning, organization, and development of an argument.
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Explain how writers’ stylistic choices contribute to the purpose of an argument.
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Synthesize material from a variety of sources.
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Analyze authors’ rhetorical choices.
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Identify and explain an author’s use of rhetorical strategies and techniques.
Reading- This course will expose students to various non fiction pieces such as modern and historical speeches, eulogies, personal narratives, autobiography excerpts, etc. Some fiction novels will be worked into the course for the purpose of analysing an author’s style and the exigence of each piece.
*Students will NOT be required to purchase any reading materials; all reading materials will be provided.
AP Exam- Students will take the AP Lang Exam in May. Dates and details come from College Board and will be discussed in class at a later date. A mock exam will be given in the early part of the spring semester in order to better prepare our students; this exam does count as their End of Semester Assessment.