Sunday, August 30, 2015

Teacher Model--Responding to an Argumentative Prompt

Below is an example of a written response to the AP English Language and Composition Argumentative Prompt (2011). I will use this in my classroom to model for students the writing process on the AP Exam. (The response was written in a 40-minute timed session when I attended an AP Summer Institute.) I want to show students that AP Readers understand that their writing is a draft and that they will not be marked down because of cross-outs and penmanship that is difficult to read. The caveat I would tell students is to of course try to write as legibly as possible. If the penmanship is very poor, the AP Reader will struggle and may miss important content in the student response.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

English III and AP English--Free Practice SAT and ACT


Free practice tests for the SAT and ACT will be offered on Saturday 11/14 through Princeton Review at Nova Southeastern University in Miramar.

Students can register for available test dates by visiting PrincetonReview.com/RockTheTest or by calling 800-2Review. Space is limited, and students should register early.