These skills are demonstrated by taking the AP Language and Composition exam in May of 2015. Materials that Support Academic Success A computer with consistent and reliable internet access. An appropriate e-mail account to be used with a cohort account. Access to a word processing program compatible with Microsoft Office Word 7 or 8.1. Access to a PowerPoint program compatible with 1997 2003 or 2007 or 8.1 Microsoft Office PowerPoint. – An MLA Style Guide An AP English Language and Composition Test Prep Book Classroom Texts District and teacher provided texts for students to use at school and home Shea, R.H., Scanlon, L., & Aufses, R. D. 2008. The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, New York, New York: Bedford St Martins. and Rhetoric. Online Resources: cwcomposition.weebly.com District and teacher provided film as texts for students to view during class (see disclaimer for list) Research texts (student-selected and teacher-selected) Student-Selected texts for small group presentations: Students will select specific texts in class. It is recommended that students purchase new or used selections in order to highlight and annotate the text during reading; however, texts will be available for students to borrow on site with parent notification in the disclaimer section at the end of the course description. Additional Teacher Resources Barnett, S. & Bedau, H. 2005. New Contemporary & Classic Arguments: A Portable Anthology. York, New York: Bedford St Martins Bellanca, J. & Brandt, R. 2010. Bloomington, Indiana: Solution Tree Press. 21st Century Skills. Bloom, L. Z. 2007. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, The Essay Connection: Readings for Writers. Cengage Learning. Chaffee, J. 2008. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, Cengage Critical Thinking, Thoughtful Writing. Learning. College Board. Princeton, New Jersey: ETS AP English Course Description. College Board, Princeton, New Jersey: ETS. Teacher’s Guide: AP English Language and Composition. Connelly, M. The Sundance Reader.2012. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
These skills are demonstrated by taking the AP Language and Composition exam in May of 2015. Materials that Support Academic Success A computer with consistent and reliable internet access. An appropriate e-mail account to be used with a cohort account. Access to a word processing program compatible with Microsoft Office Word 7 or 8.1. Access to a PowerPoint program compatible with 1997 – 2003 or 2007 or 8.1 Microsoft Office PowerPoint. An MLA Style Guide An AP English Language and Composition Test Prep Book Classroom Texts District and teacher provided texts for students to use at school and home Shea, R.H., Scanlon, L., & Aufses, R. D. 2008. The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric. New York, New York: Bedford St Martins. Online Resources: cwcomposition.weebly.com District and teacher provided film as texts for students to view during class (see disclaimer for list) Research texts (student-selected and teacher-selected) Student-Selected texts for small group presentations: Students will select specific texts in class. It is recommended that students purchase new or used selections in order to highlight and annotate the text during reading; however, texts will be available for students to borrow on site with parent notification in the disclaimer section at the end of the course description. Additional Teacher Resources Barnett, S. & Bedau, H. 2005. Contemporary & Classic Arguments: A Portable Anthology. New York, New York: Bedford St Martins Bellanca, J. & Brandt, R. 2010. 21st Century Skills. Bloomington, Indiana: Solution Tree Press. Bloom, L. Z. 2007. The Essay Connection: Readings for Writers. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Chaffee, J. 2008. Critical Thinking, Thoughtful Writing. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. College Board. AP English Course Description. Princeton, New Jersey: ETS College Board, Teacher’s Guide: AP English Language and Composition. Princeton, New Jersey: ETS. Connelly, M. The Sundance Reader.2012. Stamford, Connecticut: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
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