English 3 AP
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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.
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Outside Work
- One hour homework
per night minimum.
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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
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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
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Recommended Background
- English 2 –
pre-AP with a minimum grade of 85
- PSAT: 60 or higher
- Ability to read
challenging material independently with good comprehension
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Grades
- Comprehensive
6-week test each grading period
- Fewer grades taken
which weighs each more heavily
- 10-15% of grade
is based on class participation.
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Overall Expectations
- Preparation &
success on the Language & Composition AP Test in May
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