Class Description and Goals
Academic Expectations
Grading Policies
Course Overview
AP Lang-Potpourri
100

What is the name of this course? 

AP English Language and Composition 

100

What materials do you need to bring to class? 

Writing Utensils (pen or pencil), composition notebook, & Folder for AP Lang

100

What happens if I turn in late work?

10% off assignment (unless communicated with teacher for extension 48 hours in advance)

100

How many units are there in this class? 

6 units

100

What are the 3 major sections of the AP Lang exam?

Rhetoric

Argument

Synthesis 

200

What is the one goal everyone should try to achieve in this class?

-Score a three or higher on the AP exam 

200

What do you need to do at the beginning of class? 

  • Grab your composition notebook and pencil

  • Sit in assigned seat and put extra materials away and your PHONE away. 

  • Take out homework (if applicable)

  • Take out laptop 
200

What happens if you are absent?

You can collect materials from the "While you were out folder" or Canvas. You will receive one extra day of worktime per day absent. It is your responsibility to check in with teacher/peer for absent work.

200

What is the title of unit 1? 

Intro to Argument

200

What does the AP EXAM look like?

45 Multiple Choice Questions 

Three Essays 

300

When are Mrs. Ewing office hours? 

Monday- Thursday 3:15-3:45 pm 

ROOM 132

Requested appointments during 2nd period or other times. 



300

What do you need to do at the end of class? 

  • Clean up materials 

  • Stay in your seat until the bell rings 

  • Complete exit ticket

300

Is extra credit offered? 

No, extra credit is not offered. You will have the opportunity to retake or make revisions to major assignments.

300

How many essays should you expect to write this year?

Minimum 2 rhetorical analysis essays, 2 argumentative essays, 2 synthesis essays, and in class timed essays
300

Does this class give me college credit? 

No, a score of three or higher is a recommendation not a credit.   You do receive an additional GPA point for taking an AP or IB class.  

400

What is this course designed to do?

Introduce students to college-level argumentative writing and analysis, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise.

400

What happens if I plagiarize or use AI?

0% on assignment, tier 2 behavior log, and parent contact.

- You will be given ONE chance to makeup the assignment for 50% if you come to panther 30 and write the assignment on paper. 

-If it happens again, you may be taken out of the class.

400

How often do I update the gradebook? 

Every week (ideally)  Sundays and Wednesdays - Usually- 


You will get automatic updates from AP classroom

400

When is the AP Lang exam?

May 2026

400

Do I need to have a basic understanding of grammar or writing to be successful in this class?

Yes.  You need to have and consistently use the elements of grammar when writing and completing all assignments for this class.  Edit all of your sentences and assignments before turning them in.  

500

True or false: This class is considered writing intensive. 

True!
500

What is graded in this class?

 - Articles of the week- HW 

-AP Classroom - CW

Progress report and video- HW

-Writing Assignments- CW or Assessment

- Practice tests - CW or assessment 

Tests and quizzes- Assessment

Quarterly - QA 

500

How can I resubmit an assessment? 

On writing revision days with changes highlighted. 

Panther 30 

500

What important thing does the last unit prepare you for and have you complete?

A rough draft of your college application essay.

500

Do we have fun in this class?

We work hard and play hard!!  Your participation will make this class amazing.