1. Jeffery Dearing – room 218A Honors III & Advanced Placement English
Parents Welcome 2017/18
Jeffery Dearing – room 218A
Honors III & Advanced Placement English

2. 2018 AP Test Dates
Advanced Placement English Language & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018
Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition – Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018

3. Exam Overview AP English Language & Composition
60 minute multiple-choice section consisting of questions responding to passages reflecting a range of voices from the past 500 years
135 minute essay section consisting of 3 prompts: synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument
55.3% of 2017 test takers (500K+) scored 3 or higher
Instructional focus on rhetoric

4. Exam Overview AP English Literature & Composition
60 minute multiple-choice section consisting of questions responding to prose and poetry selections reflecting a range of voices from the past 500 years
120 minute essay section consisting of 3 prompts: poetry analysis, prose analysis, and free response
52.8% of 2017 test takers (400K+) scored 3 or higher
Instructional focus on Instructional focus on poetics (mimesis & drama)

5. Skills Assessed*
The ability to articulate a clear and defensible claim that answers the prompt
The ability to select effective support and to provide insightful, sustained analysis
The ability to write with clarity and sophistication
*within an incredibly daunting time limit!

6. PSAT* (juniors only)& Mock Exam Schedule
October 11th (Wednesday)*
October 21st (Saturday)
February 3rd (Saturday)
April 7th (Saturday)
Please note: deadline for PSAT registration & payment ($15) is Friday, September 29th . Students receiving free or reduced price lunch are eligible for a fee waiver.

7. Expectations On Time Prepared for Class Attentive Ready with Questions
Participatory
Patient and Respectful
Strive for Success
Attendance at Mock Exams (AP Contract)

8. The Work USA Test Prep Vocabtest.com Current Events
Reading Assigned Texts
Short and Extended Writing Assignments
SAT/ACT Reading/Writing Prep
AP English Language Multiple Choice Prep
AP English Language Timed Writing/Essays

9. Grading Standards
All AP English course grading is aligned with the AP College Board rubric
All grades a derived from past AP College Board standards that have been tested and proven accurate over decades
The grades/scores reflect student skills and provide insight to further refine and improve student performance

10. Time Demands
Students need to set aside time to read, reflect and write
There are texts to read – in and outside the classroom
There are papers/essays to write – in and outside the classroom
There is research to be completed - in and outside the classroom
Tutoring (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

11. The Benefits
Students who thoroughly engage in this course become better writers, readers, and communicators – ready for business
Students who do well in this course demonstrate a level of achievement way above the average expectation
Students who excel in this course show college admissions officers that they are serious about language study

12. Thank You I may be reached at: jdearing@doralacademyprep.org
Please remember that I am available to tutor your child within the following days and times:
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.