Real World Skills
AP English students practice managing deadlines, essays, and reading assignments, improving this skill.
What is time management?
You earn college credit.
What if you score a 3 or higher on the AP test?
This AP English skill helps students write stronger college essays.
What is analytical writing?
35 to 45 minutes
How long do you typically spend on each essay?
It is challenging but very possible to succeed.
What is true?
AP English improves this important skill used in jobs, interviews, and presentations.
What is communication?
12 point GPA boost vs. 10 point GPA boost.
What's the GPA difference between AP and Dual Credit?
Colleges appreciate students who already know how to do this before freshman year.
What is manage heavy reading and writing assignments?
This project prepares students for college seminars and discussions.
What are reading seminars?
A common misconception is that AP English is only for these types of students.
What is “naturally smart” students?
Employers value workers who can clearly do this in emails and reports.
What is write professionally?
Potential to earn college credit hours without effecting college GPA.
How does it effect college GPA?
AP English teaches students how to support arguments using this.
What is textual evidence and analysis?
Busy work that doesn't serve a purpose.
What is there zero of?
Gained experience, knowledge, and skills that will benefit you when taking the college class.
What if I don't earn college credit?
This advanced thinking skill helps students solve problems and make informed decisions in everyday life.
What is analytical thinking?
AP credits are typically accepted in and out of state.
What is credit acceptance?
This classroom activity prepares students for college level thinking and discussions.
What is participating in academic discussions?
Games (Jenga), online reviews, study guides, and paying attention in class.
How do you prepare for tests?
Some students avoid AP English because they believe it has too much of this.
What is homework or reading?
This lifelong skill developed in AP English helps people analyze arguments, media, and advertisements.
What is rhetorical analysis?
AP classes can improve your chance to getting admitted to this place.
What is college?
AP English develops this mindset needed to succeed in challenging college courses.
What is perseverance or academic discipline?
This teacher pushes you to your fullest potential and has expert knowledge on the subject (hint:loves his bike & waffles).
Who is Mr. Seiler?
Some argue AP English is unnecessary because everyone already speaks English, but the course focuses on this deeper skill.
What is analyzing and communicating ideas effectively?