Here is our syllabus: AP Lang Syllabus - Alper.pdf, along with ...
our three (3) major essay rubrics,
a list of vital Rhetorical Terms and Verbs for our writing,
quick tips and slides for the Synthesis Essay / a guide for writing the Rhetorical Analysis Essay / a page for writing the Argumentative Position Essay
and a packet of everything else my wonderful 11th graders will need to succeed.
+ READ ME: AP English Language Unit Guides and our current AP Authorization Letter
Want to study some college/SAT words to help elevate your writing? Click here.
Older: 55 AP Language and Composition Terms You Must Know; AP English Lang. & Comp. Hints for Passing the Exam!
Check out these outstanding student-made presentations on the Logical Fallacies we've studied thus far (here's the assignment):
Rhetorical Fallacies by Jennifer J., Emely R., and Jhaniris M.
More coming soon!
Here are the (Regents-based) readings for our 1st in-class Synthesis Essay from 9/22-23. Here's a Synthesis Essay Writing Guide.
Here is a copy of our 1st day position-based assignment on the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Essay Advice?
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Selected Homework Assignments and General Announcements: ***For more recent AP Lang HW, click here!***
2nd Presidential Debate: Fallacies/Tone Practice Assignment (from 2016)
Our 1st Socratic Seminar (here are the 'ground rules') on The Crucible (& here's our Anticipation Guide!)
HOW DO I GET A 5? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Sample Article to Annotate: "The $750 Pill;"
... here's our annotation rubric
& some AP Lang Practice Questions (you will need to sign-up/sign-in...)!