Lesson Plans can be found under  the  "Teacher Notes" link on the left-hand side of the page.

English III AP Language and Composition is an introductory college-level course that facilitates
 the development and fostering of a propensity for rhetoric and the study of language
through close reading of and writing in a variety of modes for a variety of audiences. 
The course focuses on the philosophy that both reading and writing are centered around
the study of the art of persuasion.  We concentrate on the analysis of rhetorical purpose
in both fiction and nonfiction writing:  essays, speeches, editorials, letters, and the novel. 
A great deal of writing is done in this course, both in and out of class, in a variety of modes
ranging from personal narrative to analytical to argumentative, as it mirrors the freshman
English composition course in college.This class prepares students for both the ELA Exit
Level TAKS test and the AP Language and Composition Exam, as well as success at the
collegiate level in English.

AP English classes--Major/Essay grades 70%
                          Quizzes 20% 
                          Daily 10%
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Creative Writing is an elective class geared toward seniors who have a love for
or a special talent in writing. Composing in multiple genres, sharing, and exercising
the freedom of expression through written language are the fundamentals of this
class. Grading is based on a participation and portfolio system relative to the structure
of this class.
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English III focuses on both writing and reading in fiction and nonfiction.  This class prepares
 the student for the world of communication he/she is a part of through instruction in analytical
and personal writing, as well as development of the ability to communicate original ideas and
evaluate the ideas of others. We will prepare heavily for the Exit level ELA TAKS test.
 
English III classes--Major Grades 60%
                         Quiz Grades 25%
                         Daily Grades 15%

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IMPORTANT TEST DATES:
March 3, 2010: ELA TAKS Exit level
May 12, 2009: AP LANGUAGE EXAM

 **PLEASE NOTE: On the Parent Portal, all essays will be graded within two weeks of due date.
The gradebook shows an assignment missing immediately on the day it is due. If a grade shows
missing, please check with me to see if this is the case, or if the grade has not been entered
because of this time-lapse.