Naomi Mang
nmang@daltonschool.kr
Embedded Files
AP English Language & Composition
Course Description
Course Description
In this course, students will learn how to read and respond to non-fiction texts "rhetorically," meaning that they will learn to approach a text with questions such as, "Who wrote this text, what are they writing about, and who do they intend to receive the text's overall message?" as well as "What is the speaker's overall purpose for writing the text?" They will read texts across genres: speeches, letters, essays, articles, memoirs, and editorials.
They will write source-based synthesis essays, which will require them to bring in material from various sources to support their argument, as well as original argument essays, which require them to draw from their own past experiences and readings as evidence to support their argument.
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Unit 2: The Case on Education
Unit 2 Enduring Understanding: Speakers (writers) write within a particular rhetorical situation and make strategic choices based on that situation. Writers will utilize written and visual sources in conversation with each other in order to support their position on a topic.
Dates: October 23-December 8
Unit 3: Society & Culture
Unit 3: Society & Culture
Unit 3 Enduring Understanding: Writers make claims about the subject, rely on evidence that supports the reasoning that justifies the claim and often acknowledge and respond to other, possibly opposing, arguments.
Dates: December 11-January 26
Unit 6: AP Test Prep & Practice
Unit 6: AP Test Prep & Practice
Dates: April 8-May 2
AP Lang Test Date: May 13, 2026 at 8 A.M.
Unit 7: Post-AP
Unit 7: Post-AP
Dates: May 15-June 20
Class Calendars
Class Calendars
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
Proficiency Scale
Proficiency Scale
Grading Policy
The CDS English Department uses standards based grading to provide more accurate feedback of student performance. The following performance levels are used to convey the level of skill a student has demonstrated in English (refer to image).
Course Expectations
Course Expectations
Ongoing Assignments
Evidence Log - Each week, students are expected to read the news regarding different sectors of the world: Government & Politics, Psychology & Philosophy, Science & Technology, and Entertainment & Arts. On a document provided via Google Classroom, students will summarize the news articles they read for those categories and explain its relevance in our current society. In preparation for the AP Exam, staying updated on current events is crucial in forming sophisticated and complex perspectives of the world.
Reassessment
Reassessments are not a given, they are earned. Reassessment opportunities are for those students who have completed the original task by the specified due date. If a student does not complete formative assessments (visible documentation of the students learning journey) in class then reassessment is not possible. In cases of prolonged absences, please refer to the CDS handbook.
Should a student not have given authentic effort on the initial assessment, throughout the learning process, or on formative assessments, a conversation with the student, parent, and/or administrator may be scheduled before the school can consider providing a reassessment.
Following a reassessment, the most recent score on a reassessment is what will be entered into PowerSchool. The old score will be included as either exempt score under the original summative or as a comment.
Policy:
Reassessments may range from an individual student to the entire class.
When tasks/assignments are re-assessed, they may be reassessed partially, entirely, or in a different format.
When reassessment is offered, students will be required to take the following steps to earn a reassessment opportunity.
Step 1: Within 3 school days from the assessment being returned, a student must communicate with their teacher concerning their desire to reassess. This communication will be in the form of a Google Form.
Step 2: Student(s) must create a plan in order to attempt an improvement in proficiency. This must be done collaboratively in a mini-conference or on the Google Form. This may include but is not limited to:
Re-teaching or re-learning activities
Correcting or reviewing prior assignments
Correcting or reviewing the original task or assessment
Step 3: A reassessment date will be determined by the teacher and will likely be no more than 1-2 weeks after the form completion. However, this date is at the discretion of the teacher.
There is a threshold to the reassessments to which students are entitled:
Summative Reassessment Threshold: You are able to reassess ONCE given you satisfy the requirements above. If there is a plan to reassess the same learning outcome, then no additional reassessment is necessary.
Formative Reassessment Threshold: You are provided with UNLIMITED formative reassessments as these types of assessments are solely meant for feedback and improving your skills and abilities in English.
Reassessment will not be possible in the following conditions across all content areas.
End-of-course or end of semester exams
Final research papers
Culminating projects/performances at the end of the semester or year
Plagiarism
The following infographic describing unoriginality by Turnitin.com (updated 2023) summarizes each type of plagiarism that is deemed as a breach of academic integrity. Any instances of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be subject to the school's academic integrity policy.
Plagiarism.pdfStudents can expect the following from the teacher concerning the following:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here, they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary, the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes.
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
Page updated
Report abuse