AP English Syllabus

Syllabus 2022-2023

Welcome to AP English. Remember the goal of the class is to pass the AP test in May. We will look at critical aspects of several pieces of literature of merit and poetry such as syntax, diction, tone, and imagery. Throughout the class, we will be taking practice tests in order for students to master the structure of the AP scoring and format.

Discussion will be format of the class; however, writing assignments will be given accordingly throughout the term. Remember, this is an Advanced Placement course, so there will be more work involved.

Literature terms will be a main component of this class. You cannot expect to pass the AP test if you do not have an excellent understanding of terms.

No matter what your semester grade is, you will take each semester exam.

You must take the AP test in order to have this class count on a 5 point scale.

The AP test is $100.00.

Required Texts and Other Resources:

AMSCO AP Literature

Perrine’s Literature Structure, Sound and Sense

How to Read Literature Like a Professor

Vocabulary for Achievement Sixth Course by Great Source

Folder for Organization

MYAP Code: GL6DQX

Google Classroom Code: ddp4ixo

Edpuzzle Code:

No Red Ink: terrific eagle 86

Websites:

www.apcentral/collegeboard.com

https://myap.collegeboard.org/

https://sites.google.com/site/mrsmunsonsclassroom/ap-English

Lesson Plans:

To look at lesson plans please click on the link below.

https://www.planbook.com/planbook.html

• Click on student view.

• Enter teacher email; angelia.munson@mcsdistrict.net

• Enter student key: cardinal

Please understand that since we are reading a college textbook, some of our reading material will have adult themes and may contain offensive language. Alternative reading will not be assigned.

Grading will include:

• In-class Assignments

  • Group Activities

  • Discussions

• Homework

• Tests

• Quizzes

• Essays - timed, online and in-class

• On-line Assignments

  • No Red Ink is due every Monday morning by 8:00.

  • Personal Progress Checkups

  • Practice and Quizzes on APcentral

  • MYAP Videos

  • Quizlet

  • CommonLit

  • Skyward

  • Google Forms/TeacherMade

• Participation

Skills Covered: Exam Weighting

Character 16-20%

Setting 3-6%

Plot and Structure 16-20%

Narrator 21-26%

Word Choice, Imagery and Symbols 10-13%

Comparisons 10-13%

Textually Substantiated Arguments 10-13%

about Interpretations

Grading:

Late Work: Work turned in after the collection time in class is considered late. Late work will automatically be a 50% deduction without teacher permission. If you are absent, you have one day to make up the missing assignment. If you are absent the day a test is given, you will be expected to take the test upon your return without getting extra time. Online assignments are due before the class begins on the due date even if absent. If you are absent for school business, you need to get your work before leaving school, and it is due when you get back. Also, a pink slip must be filled out in order for me to grade your missing work.

The grades are calculated by a total point system. Extra credit will be given once a marking period. A list of acceptable projects are on the teacher website and will be posted on Google Classroom each term.

AP Essay Grading Scale and 2019 New Rubrics

6 = 90-100

5 = 80-89

4 = 70-79

3 = 60-69

2 = 50-59

1 = 0-49

Grading Scale:

93-100 A 4.00 A = 5

90-92 A- 3.67 A- = 4.7

87-89 B+ 3.33 B+ = 4.3

83-86 B 3.0 B = 4.0

80-82 B- 2.67 B- = 3.7

77-79 C+ 2.33 C+ = 3.3

73-76 C 2.00 C = 3.0

70-72 C- 1.67 C- = 2.7

67-69 D+ 1.33 D+ = 2.3

63-66 D 1.00 D = 2.0

60-62 D- .67 D- = 1.7

Course Policies:

• Be in your assigned seat and be ready to work when the bell rings.

• Bring your headphones to class everyday or use the school headphones on the computer cart.

• No book bags or purses in class.

• Smart watches will be asked to be removed during a quiz or test. If there is a problem with a specific student, they will be asked not to wear them to class.

• You may use the pencil sharpener before class or after the lecture.

• Come to class prepared and ready to work. If you do not have the proper materials, you will be sent back to your locker and receive a tardy for the hour.

• Put cell phone in the pocket chart every day. If cell phone is on your person without permission, you will automatically take the class exam. Cell phones will be confiscated and turned into the office. Also, an email will be sent to your parent.

• When given permission to use your phone for educational purposes, if you are on a wrong site, then the phone will be confiscated and follow my other classroom rules.

• If you are sent out the room for discipline, you will automaticallly take the exam.

• No food or drink is allowed in the room except water without permission.

• Stay in assigned seat and/or assigned computer unless otherwise instructed.

• Be respectful of other's ideas and property.

• If you are absent for a day, you have one day to make up your missing work for complete credit.

• Check your desk for writing before each class or you will be held responsible for any writing on it.

• If you sleep or do not participate in classroom activities, you may lose participation points for that day.

• You will receive two bathroom/hall passes per marking period. If you need to leave the room more than that, then you will receive a tardy for each occurrence.

• Cheating is an automatic 0% and you will automatically take the class exam.

• Do NOT give your Google Classroom, TeacherMade or school passwords to any other student. If another student logs in with your account, you will also receive a 0% for the assignment.

• All school handbook rules apply.

Student Responsibilities:

1. Excellent attendance and punctuality is a must. Anything less only jeopardizes your performance and affects the productivity of assigned work groups.

2. Students must accept the responsibility not to inhibit others form learning.

3. Students must come to class prepared to learn with needed books, notebooks, writing utensils and supplies.

4. Each student will practice courtesy and tolerance, and is responsible for promoting good human relations by respecting individual differences and treating fellow students and the instructor with courtesy and respect at all times.

5. Only appropriate language will be used.

6. Dishonesty in academic work will not be tolerated. All individual homework, in-class assignments, quizzes and tests must reflect your own effort. Any copying or cheating will result in a zero for that assignment.

AP English 2022-2023

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Please sign and return this portion in acknowledgement of the expectations of this class or have your student answer the questions on Google Classroom. Please remember a copy of this syllabus is available on the teacher website. Most communications will be done through Skyward. Please make sure to have access so that you can always check up on grades, attendance, and behavior.

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