Mariemont HS
AP Language Summer Assignments
Welcome to AP English Language and Composition!
During our time together, we will explore ideas that range from our personal beliefs to what makes Americans feel successful (as a group). This course will ask you to observe the world (real as well as literary) to understand how messages are communicated and then be able to explain those techniques to others.
Please do the following:
Fill out the SURVEY before leaving school in June.
Read a non-fiction book OF YOUR CHOICE (120+ pages)Â
Watch a Documentary on the same theme as the book you chose.
Read and understand this chapter about the importance of knowing the Parts of Speech.
Read and understand this information about Sentence Structure.
Get the following supplies:
White, lined loose leaf paper
Notebook (spiral or composition)
Pens-- (blue or black)
Pencils
Highlighters (in different colors)
An expandable folder (accordion folder) for organizing course handouts and papers
A Public Library Card
Mr. Becksfort [from 2012-13]
Your Instructor is: Mr. Michael Becksfort
Mr. Becksfort has taught at Mariemont since 2004 and has taught AP Language and Composition since 2015. This course fits his passion, as clear, succinct communication and the nuanced use of language both make him so giddy that he just wants to throw his head back and yodel for joy.
He has also been married since 1999 and has 4 daughters. he likes to make things. He enjoys exercise and the outdoors. He is a passionate soccer fan, erstwhile player, and JV coach.