English 3 AP

Pace of Class

• College freshman level. Fast pace. Long range assignments encourage self-pacing and self-planning.
• Books are read independently with only introduction and minimal guidance.

Outside Work

• One hour homework per night minimum.

Literature

• Survey of American Literature Summer reading One novel per 6-weeks College-level anthology as textbook AP skills used for analysis
• Use of literary criticism

Writing Skills

• Must enter class writing clear, organized prose Most writing is done in class on a timed basis. Emphasis on the analysis of rhetoric and persuasion Emphasis on development of an argument and writing persuasively
• One major research project

Recommended Background

• English 2 – pre-AP with a minimum grade of 85PSAT: 60 or higher
• Ability to read challenging material independently with good comprehension

Grades

• Comprehensive 6-week test each grading periodFewer grades taken which weighs each more heavily
• 10-15% of grade is based on class participation.

Overall Expectations

• Preparation & success on the Language & Composition AP Test in May