1. The Truth about AP Language

2. Reasons to take AP Language Most accelerated pathway for English which allows multiple opportunities for college credit Most accelerated pathway for English which allows multiple opportunities for college credit Develop college level writing skills through method and practice Develop college level writing skills through method and practice Writing essays for any AP test, essay or class will be easier after this class, which focuses on formal writing Writing essays for any AP test, essay or class will be easier after this class, which focuses on formal writing Curriculum specifically targeted toward score growth on ACT and SAT Curriculum specifically targeted toward score growth on ACT and SAT

3. Reasons not to AP Language If you don’t plan to work hard, this class can be painful If you don’t plan to work hard, this class can be painful If your schedule is too busy for an average of 45 minutes of homework a class period, weigh your priorities before making a decision If your schedule is too busy for an average of 45 minutes of homework a class period, weigh your priorities before making a decision If you don’t see advantages in college credit and preparation from AP Language, the intensity of the class may seem too much If you don’t see advantages in college credit and preparation from AP Language, the intensity of the class may seem too much If your main goal is to get credit for Composition 101 in college and not take AP classes, Advanced English 4 is probably a better choice If your main goal is to get credit for Composition 101 in college and not take AP classes, Advanced English 4 is probably a better choice

4. English Course College Credit Opportunities at Central ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE REGISTRAR WHERE YOU PLAN TO GO AS COLLEGE CREDIT ALLOWANCES VARY. ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE REGISTRAR WHERE YOU PLAN TO GO AS COLLEGE CREDIT ALLOWANCES VARY. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS (NOT PROMISES) ARE ON THE FOLLOWING SLIDE. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS (NOT PROMISES) ARE ON THE FOLLOWING SLIDE.

5. English Course College Credit Opportunities at Central AP Language offers dual-enrollment through K- State Salina for ENGL 100 Expository Writing AP Language offers dual-enrollment through K- State Salina for ENGL 100 Expository Writing The AP Language test can result in 3-6 hours of college credit and has rigorous national standards, making a passing score resume worthy The AP Language test can result in 3-6 hours of college credit and has rigorous national standards, making a passing score resume worthy At Kansas State and Kansas University, AP Language is worth 3 hours of credit currently At Kansas State and Kansas University, AP Language is worth 3 hours of credit currently AP Literature, the class available senior year, often offers college credit for a 200 level literature class AP Literature, the class available senior year, often offers college credit for a 200 level literature class Honestly, to be certain you need to contact the registrar of a college you are interested in Honestly, to be certain you need to contact the registrar of a college you are interested in Advanced English 4 often offers the same credit as my class, AP Language. In Adv. E4, all students pay to dual-enroll through Hutchinson Community College. Advanced English 4 often offers the same credit as my class, AP Language. In Adv. E4, all students pay to dual-enroll through Hutchinson Community College.

6. Types of Activities in AP Language 8-10 2 page essays with peer editing 8-10 2 page essays with peer editing Argument, Analysis, and Synthesis Timed Writings Argument, Analysis, and Synthesis Timed Writings ACT Grammar Unit ACT Grammar Unit 2 fiction novels and a drama 2 fiction novels and a drama Non-fiction essays in college level texts Non-fiction essays in college level texts Movie unit for AP test review Movie unit for AP test review 20 vocabulary units over common ACT/SAT words 20 vocabulary units over common ACT/SAT words

7. Types of Activities Not in AP Language Poetry Poetry Fictional short stories Fictional short stories Specifically Creative Writing Specifically Creative Writing Homework time in class Homework time in class Turing in late work Turing in late work *NO (ZERO) late work is accepted *NO (ZERO) late work is accepted

8. AP Language Summer Reading Justice by Michael Sandel Justice by Michael Sandel ISBN-10: 03745325080374532508 (use this number to order from half.com or amazon.com) http://www.justiceharvard.org/ http://www.justiceharvard.org/ http://www.justiceharvard.org/ There will be an ELO meeting after enrollment where you will receive the study guide packet for the book. There will be an ELO meeting after enrollment where you will receive the study guide packet for the book.

9. Advanced English III brief overview Goal is to refine your writing and reading skills through a variety of written essays (some timed) and fiction and non-fiction selections. Goal is to refine your writing and reading skills through a variety of written essays (some timed) and fiction and non-fiction selections. You can expect weekly homework assignments with both reading and writing. You can expect weekly homework assignments with both reading and writing. You are expected to be able to write well and keep up with daily work. You are expected to be able to write well and keep up with daily work. We also prep for the ACT. We also prep for the ACT. Summer reading is Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Assessment is essay form. Summer reading is Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Assessment is essay form.