Transcript The Minister’s Black Veil Anticipation Guide

Welcome Parents!!!
AP Language
and Composition
Contact Information
Mr. Michael Longo
610.579.7703
[email protected]
Access website for information
Personal Information
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Villanova University- B.A. English
- (Business minor)
Cabrini College- Education Degree
Wilmington University- M.Ed
MBNA America- 11 years
English Teacher- 10 years
Live in district
Hobbies- Kids/Coaching/Everything family
AP English 11 Expectations
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Active and Analytical Readers
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Advanced and Sophisticated Writers
 Elevated control of language/elements of writing
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Unparalleled Work Ethic/Positive Attitude
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Vocal and Enthusiastic Learners***
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Independent Studiers
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Proactive Learners***
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Multi-Task-ers / Long-Range Planners
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Objective
(ENH)
AP Teaching Philosophy
“IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS!!!!”
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Become active, consistent, analytical, and
elevated readers
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Become advanced writers (college-level)
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Appreciate the language / subject content
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Become better young adultsEnvision their futures / ‘personal legends’
Course Description
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AP Language and Composition is a college-level
writing course
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An extensive amount of material will be presented
in a limited amount of time
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Students are expected to fully participate in all
class activities on a daily basis
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Individual efforts will be needed to prepare for the
exam in May*** (fall vs. spring)
Basic Course Direction/Goals
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Will engage students in becoming:
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Skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods,
disciplines, and rhetorical contexts
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Skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes
(Modes of Writing/Methods of Development)
Will make students aware of:
 A writer’s interaction in terms of purpose, audience
expectations, and subjects
 The way generic conventions and the resources of the
language contribute to effective writing
Course Description
- Brief Course Summation It’s not the who?, what?,
where?, or when? of writing…
It is the
HOW? and WHY?
of writing!
The ‘how’ and why’ of wriTing
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Reading ‘between’ the lines of a writing piece
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Delving ‘beneath the surface’ and searching for
alternative interpretations
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Understanding why a writer makes certain
choices prior to and during the writing process
and how those choices lead to effectiveness,
meaning, and enjoyment
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For Instance…
‘How’ and ‘Why’ Example
AP Course Curriculum
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Two distinct sections1) English 11 Curriculum
(Honors Content)
2) AP Language and Comp Curriculum
English 11 Curriculum
Guided Independent Study
• American Literature Survey*
• American Literature Novel Study
(4-5)
• Language Mastery/Language Enhancement
• Summer/Independent Reading
(5-6)
AP Language and Comp
Curriculum
Focused on AP Exam success.
• Reading Critically- How
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Why (M-C Section)
• Writing Effectively (Free Response)
• Guided AP Exam Practice***
• Documenting Sources
Hidden Curriculum
Be…
Approachable
Accountable
Adaptable
Enthusiastic
Objective
Organized
Positive
Responsible
Reliable
Leaders
Vocal
Display…
Confidence
Compassion
Consistency
Fairness
Passion
Self-Control
Trust
Also…
Challenge Self
Listen Effectively
Follow Directions
Be Involved
Manage Time
Set Goals
Be Prideful
•Be
Nice
•Be Polite
•Have Fun
•Try Hard
Ways You Can Assist
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Encourage discussion
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Encourage with praise
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Set a sound example
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Be suspicious- if no homework
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Review notes and work
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Check Powerschool
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Contact me / Check my website / Communicate
Powerschool / Website
Information
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Powerschool is updated weekly
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sure to check
 Call
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(*marking periods)
me if there are issues/concerns
Website is fully functional/evolving
http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/page/7145
Classroom Management
Do what is expected of you
Do what you’re supposed to do
‘Your actions determine my actions’
‘Be Nice, Be Polite, Try Hard, Have Fun’