AP 英語語言與作文：第一學期
在這個為期 14 週的美國大學理事會批准的課程中，學生將透過閱讀各種精選文本、撰寫論證論文和撰寫綜合論文來準備參加大學先修英語語言和作文考試。
Miss Mara
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包含什麼
28 現場會議
49 上課時間作業
每週 4+ 小時. Students will complete one writing assignment in each unit and have smaller assignments throughout the class. Please see the class description for more information.評估
Students complete a MCQ and FRQ progress check in the AP Classroom for each unit. There are also optional MCQs and FRQs they may want to complete to help them feel more comfortable with the actual exam. They will complete a baseline assessment at the beginning of the semester to gain a better idea of their current skills.等級
Students receive a grade report at the end of the semester.我們無法翻譯此文，請刷新頁面並再試一次。
課堂經歷
英語程度 - B2+
美國等級 10 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced 等級
*Discounts are available. If cost is a deterrent to your family, please contact me.* BIG IDEAS This class follows the AP requirements set forth by College Board. To that end, there are four “Big Ideas” addressed: –Rhetorical Situation –Claims and Evidence –Reasoning and Organization –Style CLASS ORGANIZATION The year-long class is divided into nine units, each spanning three weeks (per AP requirements). This semester ends at Week 14. Each unit addresses specific standards, taught in a “spiral” as designated by College Board. There are multiple readings assigned for each unit, one primary writing assignment, and smaller writing assignments, either in-class or as homework. Students are expected to read all texts outside of class. In-class time is primarily spent on analysis and discussions, in-class writing, critiques of sample AP essays, assignment assistance, and grammar lessons addressing specific writing challenges. Each class will start with an activity from Nancy Dean’s “Voice Lessons”, and students will complete the activity either individually or as a group. Each week, students will read “The Story of the Week” from AllSides and complete a short response about media bias in general and the article’s content. Articles are released on Thursdays, and students are expected to complete their exercises by class on the following Thursday, which they will share with their peers. A baseline assessment is completed during the first unit to gain an understanding of students’ strengths and challenges; this is completed in-class to ensure it is the student’s original work. Students should take practice tests (which may be given during or outside of class, depending on time). These tests will be compared to the baseline, and the instructor will teach lectures aimed at specific struggles. READINGS AND TEXTS Most readings are found in the primary textbook. Some handouts and/or links will be provided. Students must read “Persepolis Volume 1: A Story of a Childhood” by Marjane Satrapi prior to class or during the first two weeks. (College Board requires summer reading for AP classes.) There are three additional graphic memoirs and one nonfiction book that are required reading in this semester. Please see “Supply List” for more information, and feel free to message me if you have any questions. HOMEWORK AP classes typically average five to six hours of homework each week. In each unit, students are expected to read all of the assigned texts independently. They will also complete the MCQ and FRQ for each unit in AP Classroom to help them further prepare. Unit specific homework includes: -Unit 1: Completing the “Culminating Activity” in the textbook and revising it into at least one paragraph with a strong claim. -Unit 2: Crafting two thesis paragraphs about Kennedy’s Inaugural Address (one with a positive claim and one with a negative claim) and outlining textual evidence for each. They are also required to annotate readings to help develop close reading skills. -Unit 3: Writing an argument essay about Kennedy’s Inaugural Address. Additionally, students choose one text from their readings and write a short response regarding the speaker’s intended purpose. They share these writings with their peers and debate their conclusions. -Unit 4: Completing all activities in the textbook regarding writing a synthesis essay and drafting two claims with an outline of textual evidence for each. Furthermore, students annotate at least one piece of writing to further close reading skills regarding a piece’s thesis. FURTHER INFORMATION This class has been approved by College Board as an official AP class. Students will register for access to AP Classroom, and I can provide documentation of the class's official status. There are only 14 weeks in this semester, so the final week of Unit 4 is covered in Semester 2. If students do not plan to take Semester 2 of this class, they will need to finish Unit 4 by the end of the year so that I can issue an accurate grade report for their records. Please note that 54% of students who take the AP Language and Composition exam score 3 or more, and taking an AP course can provide tools to maximize success. However, a passing score on any AP exam is not guaranteed, and students are responsible for putting forth effort into their work to help maximize the chances of a passing score. This class will NOT meet the week of November 25 (US Thanksgiving break; fall break).
學習目標
Feel more prepared to take the AP Language and Composition exam in May 2025.Feel able to write an argument essay and synthesis essay.
教學大綱
課程
遵循 College Board Advanced Placement 課程標準
與 Advanced Placement (AP) Standards對齊5 單位
28 課程
超過 14 週單位 1: How a Speaker's Experience Shapes Rhetoric
課 1:
Class Overview and Introduction to Rhetoric
105 分鐘線上直播課
課 2:
SOAPSTone and Rhetorical Devices
105 分鐘線上直播課
課 3:
The Basics of Argument
105 分鐘線上直播課
課 4:
Argument and Rhetorical Terms: Part I
105 分鐘線上直播課
其他詳情
父母的引導和規範
Depending on class size, Zoom breakout rooms may be used for small-group discussion or work. The instructor will "float" between these rooms, and students should feel comfortable interacting with peers without supervision for small amounts of time.
This is a college-level course, and there are mature subjects. “Persepolis Volume 1” deals with the war in Iran, and the second volume (not required for this class) mentions sex and drugs. All of the texts in this class were approved by College Board as appropriate for the curriculum. However, parents may want to read the texts prior to enrolling their student. You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions.
先決條件
Students may have an easier time in this class if they have taken Pre-AP or Honors English classes, but these classes are not required prior to enrollment.
供應清單
"The Language of Composition" by Shea, Renee; Scanlon, Lawrence (Second Edition) (ISBN 978-0312676506)
--This book can usually be found used for less than $10. Despite it being an older edition, many schools are still using it, and it's more economical for families than the most recent edition.
"How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor" by Thomas C. Foster (ISBN 978-0063008472)
--Students will read one chapter per week. This book can often be found in local libraries.
"Persepolis Vol 1: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi
--AP requires summer reading. This book should be read before class starts or within the first two weeks.
--Students can read Volume 2, but it is not required. (If reading "The Complete Persepolis", Volume 2 begins at "The Soup".)
"Almost American Girl" by Robin Ha
"They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, and Steven Scott
"When Stars Are Scattered" by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
All four graphic memoirs are popular enough that they can often be found in libraries. If not, used copies can be found that are fairly inexpensive.
Some of these graphic novels are rated for middle grade audiences, but they are read by older readers also, and students will compare these texts during the first semester.
Students will be provided with a "Writer's Notebook" (via Google Docs) in which they will include:
-All essays completed during the course
-All short writings and responses to questions, activities, and small readings
-A glossary of important terms including rhetorical terms, argument terms and fallacies, and relevant literary devices
-In-class writing including pre-writing for essays, one-minute essay activities, and other small assignments
-Feedback from the teacher on writing assignments
-Self-reflections on readings and writings
Students will also be provided with a suggested pacing schedule to help them complete all of their work, but they may tweak this schedule to fit their needs.
Students will need supplies for annotating texts (e.g. highlighters, sticky notes, etc.) and are strongly encouraged to take notes during class, either virtually (e.g. Google Docs, Evernote, etc.) or in a notebook. Students may want a multi-subject notebook, binder, or similar supplies to help organize their notes and assignments.
教師專業知識和證書
學士學位 由 Colorado State University
My education includes:
-A Teaching Writing Specialization certification from Johns Hopkins University. (My final grade was 99%.)
-A B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a dual concentration in early childhood education and children and families, through which I also completed technical writing classes. (I graduated in the top 5% of my class.)
-A graduate diploma in Applied Neuroscience. (I received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance twice.)
My vocational experience includes:
-I worked as a Title I tutor for more than five years, primarily with students between fifth grade and the second year of college, most of who were diagnosed with mental health challenges. I continue to work with students with these diagnoses and age ranges as an English tutor and executive functioning coach.
-I was a freelance grant writer for nine years, which helped hone my technical writing skills.
-I have been teaching English Language Arts classes since January 2020. These classes have included project-based book clubs as well as semester-long classes in middle school and high school grades.評論
現場團體課程
US$49
每週或US$686 用於 28 課程每週上課 x 2 次， 14 週
105 分鐘
即時視訊會議
年齡: 15-18
2-12 每班學員人數
