Day 1 Introduction to AP Language and Composition

Day 1 Introduction to AP Language and Composition

Class Procedures 1. Writing Prompt: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 minutes Write prompt in binder Work silently Write the whole time Full credit for trying your best and improving over time!

Class Procedures 1. “Word of the Day”: § § § 5 minutes Fill out vocabulary sheet Repetition!: Try to use the word as many times as you can that day.

Class Procedures 1. Instruction: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lecture Reading/Viewing Activities Writing 1. Timed 2. Formal 3. Informal 5. Discussions: 1. Group 2. Pairs 3. Class

Disclosure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. AP Class and Test Materials Rules Homework Excuse Passes Films and Clips Controversial Issues Grading Sign and Return By: Monday, Aug. 29 th

Introductions 1. Tell me something about yourself that lots 2. of people know and I should know. Tell me something about yourself that most people don’t know.

AP Test 1. Most popular AP exam. 1. Over 529, 000 students took this test in 2015. 2. 55% pass rate in 2015. 3. Score distributions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 – 9. 8% 4 – 18. 4% 3 – 27. 3% 2 – 29. 7% 1 – 14. 8%

University Credit 1. Utah State University: 1. Score of 3 or better = 3 writing credits and 3 elective credits 2. BYU: 1. Score of 4 or better = 3 credits (of ENG 150) 3. University of Utah: § § Score of 3 or better = 3 credit hours (of WRTG 1010) Score of 4 or better = 6 credit hours (of WRTG 1010 and WRTG 2010)

Other Benefits • AP Language and Composition will help prepare you for the AP exam so that you can earn college credit. But…more importantly AP Language and Composition will prepare you to be successful in college and life. • § § All college classes and most jobs require you to write. All college classes and jobs require you to make and understand arguments.