AP English Language and Composition

Friday, August 29th, 2014

*Sit next to someone with whom you share at least one other class!!

Warm-Up

In your AP English 11 journal, respond to the following prompt:

• What is the purpose of a course syllabus?

AP English 11 Syllabus

• Peruse the syllabus. As you read, use a pen with colored ink to make notes on the text (you are also welcome to use highlighters and post-it notes).

• Have a conversation with the people around you about the syllabus. Possible topics for conversation: something interesting, something concerning, something neat, etc…

• Class & Teacher Q&A

AP English 11: Summer HW

• Self-score & reflection (as per handout)

• Record scores

• Submit tasks #3, 4, 5

Homework: Due Weds. 9/3/14• Summer Assignment Reflection:

• Materials needed: Summer Assignment handout; 3 highlighters (green/yellow/pink)

• Task: Carefully read the SA handout. Identify each direct task to complete. Reflect on how well you completed that task by highlighting the direction.

• Write an overall reflection (1-2 paragraphs) about your intent and completion of the SA. Use this information to write a specific study-skills related goal for AP English 11.

• Green: very well/thoroughly

• Yellow: okay/mostly

• Pink: not at all/poorly

• Signed Syllabus: Look over the syllabus with your parent/guardian and get signatures.