AP 英語語言與作文：第二學期
在這個為期 13 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、撰寫三篇論文並完成練習考試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
26 現場會議
45 小時 30 分鐘 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 practice AP tests at the end of the semester and compare those scores to the baseline. The instructor will create lessons specific to the greatest challenges on the practice exams.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 This is the second semester of the year-long class, which is divided into nine units, each spanning three weeks (per AP requirements). This semester contains Weeks 15-27. 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. Students complete practice tests as the end of the semester to help them prepare for the AP exam; these exams are compared to the baseline scores they took at the beginning of Semester 1. READINGS AND TEXTS Most readings are found in the primary textbook. Some handouts and/or links will be provided. There is one additional nonfiction text required during 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: Writing a synthesis essay either on language or on an argument based on the four memoirs read in the previous units. Additionally, students select two readings from the list and complete a short response that details the texts’ line of reasoning validity, organization, word choice, comparisons, and syntax. -Unit 2: Writing an argument essay on politics, which may or may not include information from the unit’s readings, with extra attention given to word choice and style. Also, students annotate at least one piece of writing to further close reading skills, giving special attention to word choice and syntax. Additionally, students select two readings from the list and complete a short response that details the texts’ claims and theses and how the theses contribute to the texts’ arguments’ structures, as well as how style is used in the texts. They will share these responses with their peers. -Unit 3: Writing a rhetorical analysis essay of Nelson Mandela’s “I Am Prepared to Die” speech. This requires students to closely read and annotate Mandela’s speech. Furthermore, they annotate at least one other reading that they notice uses a modifier, counterargument or alternative perspective. They share this with their peers. -Unit 4: Writing a synthesis essay on gender. Furthermore, students annotate at least one letter and one essay to examine sentence structure. Their thoughts on the effectiveness of sentence structure in these texts is discussed with their peers. -Unit 5: Revising their previous essays to incorporate at least two modifiers, counterarguments, or alternative perspectives, which they research themselves. Students will also complete practice AP exams. 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. 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 March 24 (spring break).
學習目標
Feel prepared to take the AP Language and Composition exam in May 2025.Feel able to write an argument essay, rhetorical analysis 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
26 課程
超過 13 週單位 1: What is Language? (Continued from Unit 5 of Semester 1)
課 1:
How We Define Language
105 分鐘線上直播課
課 2:
Assistance with Synthesis Essay
105 分鐘線上直播課
單位 2: Differing Political Beliefs (Unit 6)
課 3:
Revisiting the Argument Essay
105 分鐘線上直播課
課 4:
Brief Overview of Research for Essays
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. Unit 7 does cover the Rwanda genocide and apartheid as part of Nelson Mandela's "I Am Prepared to Die" speech and other texts. (I taught about Mandela and apartheid in my 8th grade ELA class on Outschool in 2021, so this is not completely new material.) All sensitive topics are discussed with respect and empathy.
All of these texts and topics were approved by College Board and are required for this class. 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
I strongly recommend students take the Semester 1 of this class before attending Semester 2.
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.
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$637 用於 26 課程每週上課 x 2 次， 13 週
105 分鐘
即時視訊會議
年齡: 15-18
2-12 每班學員人數
