FAQ's
Does everything have to be typed?
No, only formal essays or process writing will need to be typed.
Are there any projects we can look forward to?
Yes, we will be doing a lot of projects through out the class ending with a documentary project.
Around how many books and plays will we read? Are they fun?
We will read Frankenstein, Invisible Man, The Stranger, The Awakening, Fences and either Hamlet or Othello. Plus, we will have at least one opportunity each semester for book clubs. Don’t forget poetry throughout. Yes, they are all a ton of fun.
When will we start focusing on AP Exams?
Today.
When are you available afterschool?
Thursday by appointment and during lunch daily.
How will Twitter be useful for the class? Idk. Please let me know how to use it.
What are some field trips we’ll go to? It depends on student interest. Hopefully we can go to the Opera. Let me know what you’re interested in.
What are some of the best ways to study for the exam? The best way is to be an avid reader- read outside of class in addition to what we read in class, increase your vocabulary by looking words up and using them in writing and speaking. Also, write everyday. Frequent timed writings and revisions. Get peer and teacher feedback. Buy a test prep book and study out of it.
Will we be having AP review prior to the test? Yes on Saturday and possibly afterschool.
What kind of homework do we get?
Mostly reading and response writing of some sort with some creative assignments built in as well. I will use the discussion board on collaborize once a week.
No, only formal essays or process writing will need to be typed.
Are there any projects we can look forward to?
Yes, we will be doing a lot of projects through out the class ending with a documentary project.
Around how many books and plays will we read? Are they fun?
We will read Frankenstein, Invisible Man, The Stranger, The Awakening, Fences and either Hamlet or Othello. Plus, we will have at least one opportunity each semester for book clubs. Don’t forget poetry throughout. Yes, they are all a ton of fun.
When will we start focusing on AP Exams?
Today.
When are you available afterschool?
Thursday by appointment and during lunch daily.
How will Twitter be useful for the class? Idk. Please let me know how to use it.
What are some field trips we’ll go to? It depends on student interest. Hopefully we can go to the Opera. Let me know what you’re interested in.
What are some of the best ways to study for the exam? The best way is to be an avid reader- read outside of class in addition to what we read in class, increase your vocabulary by looking words up and using them in writing and speaking. Also, write everyday. Frequent timed writings and revisions. Get peer and teacher feedback. Buy a test prep book and study out of it.
Will we be having AP review prior to the test? Yes on Saturday and possibly afterschool.
What kind of homework do we get?
Mostly reading and response writing of some sort with some creative assignments built in as well. I will use the discussion board on collaborize once a week.