AP+Lang.+Syllabus

//It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts... it is to teach them to think, if that is possible, and always to think for themselves.--- Robert Hutchins// --to recognize how culture can shape, impact, and influence bias in reading and writing --to compose a variety of writing (narrative, expository, analytical, synthesis, and argumentative essays) that proceeds through several stages of the writing process --to thoughtfully critique and reflect on their own reading, writing, and speaking skills --to analyze how rhetorical appeals and techniques can be used to persuade an audience--to demonstrate mastery in approved citation format (MLA) --to improve test-taking skills Since we will be covering a selection of diverse material, students should remember to be sensitive, aware, and respectful of each other. Students are expected to follow our core values: respect, commitment, honesty, empowerment, and understanding. Students are expected to follow the five P’s: prompt, prepared, positive, polite, and participate. -- Three-ring binder (1 ½ inches) for working portfolio -- Pens, pencils, and highlighters -- Notebook paper --Memory stick, flash drive, or thumb drive Late work will not be accepted from any student for any reason with the exception of excused absences or prior arrangements made with teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to get any missing assignments and turn them in within the time allotted by school policy. Plagiarism is attempting to pass off someone else's work or ideas as your own. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment. Email is my preferred mode of contact: gabrielle_gerlits@dpsk12.org I _ have read and agree to the conditions outlined in the syllabus.Sign: Date:
 * AP Language and Composition Syllabus**
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 * Grades **Students are graded on a point system. Points are awarded for work turned in on time and meets expectations for the objective or assessment.
 * Late Work and Plagiarism Policy****:**
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