Mrs. Erickson's Advanced Placement English Language and Composition
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Contact Information for Mrs. Erickson:
E-mail Address: TristaErickson@HartlandSchools.US
Classroom Telephone Number: 810/ 626-2334
Please sign-up for your REQUIRED after-school full-length A.P. Composition Exam no later than Monday, April 02nd by using e-mail address Trista Erickson@HartlandSchools.US and password apcomp. The test will run from 2:30 until 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17th and/or Thursday, April 19th.
LINK to our Dr. MLK, Jr. Day video (on You Tube)
ACT TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES for the 2011 - 2012 School Year
2011 - 2012 School Year 11th grade A.P. Composition Class Calendar
ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED BY STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO NOT PRE-READ AND FOLLOW INCLUDED DIRECTIONS WILL RECEIVE SCORES OF ZERO.
Suggested as very helpful for current A.P. Composition Students: Read 'Helpful Advice for Success and Enjoyment in A.P. Composition - provided by former A.P. Comp students of the 2010 - 2011, 2009 - 2010, 2008 - 2009 and 2007 - 2008 school years
Your Quick Link to your Electronic Anthology Course TEXTBOOK
Link to LON-CAPA Online Learning Network - Needed for completion of various assignments and quizzes.
- Needed for completion of various assignments and discussions. All written assignments are deposited in your specific class hour. All discussions take place in your combined hour courses.
Please click on this link if you need 2011 - 2012 CLASS ID NUMBERS and/or CLASS REGISTRATION PASSWORDS for TurnItIn.com
Various Assignment Schedules and Assignment Links
Rhetorical Terms Presentations, Quizzes, and Exams Schedule
Rhetorical Precis Format, Reading Assignments, and Due Dates
Socratic Seminar Schedule and Reading Assignments
Eats, Shoots and Leaves and Grammar Practice Schedule
Reading/Discussion and Quiz Schedule for Mini Practice Multiple Choice Tests
Helpful Class-Related Links - Useful sites containing pieces of literature and helpful information.
Class Syllabus (Word Document)
General Information About This Course
Want to know more about the objectives of the A.P. Composition course content?
What is this school year's A.P. Exam Schedule for May of 2012?
Link to Quizlet.com - May be needed for completion of various assignments and quizzes.
Possible Questions to be Answered About Assigned "Textbook" Readings
Link to Axel's Very Helpful A.P. Composition Website
2010 - 2011 A.P. COMPOSITION PHOTO ALBUMS
Detailed Daily Calendar of Activities and Assignment Due Dates for the 2010 - 2011 School Year
REQUIRED SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR ALL 2011 - 2012 A.P. COMPOSITION JUNIORS
Both parts (I and II) are due the very first day of school, without exception.
These are required assignments; they are NOT optional.
You are REQUIRED to submit a hard printed (word processed & double-spaced) copy of these assignments on the very first day of school - Mrs. Erickson will not accept electronic submissions of these assignments on that day.
Please read the information carefully, so you do not miss anything.
You will read one novel (chosen from a specific list) and three short pieces of writing.
There are writing assignments for all the required reading.
A related additional testing activity will be completed on the very first day of school.
All the information you need to complete both assignments is included.
Questions? Please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Erickson at TristaErickson@HartlandSchools.US
Want a hard copy of the entirety of both assignments in printed packet form?
Please click here for a PDF of just that!
*ATTENTION: If you printed the document below BEFORE Wednesday, August 31st, IT WAS NOT CURRENT. Please print it agin. The document is NOW current.
Optional Extra-Credit Opportunity available on the very First Day of School for all 11th grade A.P. Composition Students: (1) Print a copy of the Class Syllabus. (2) Write your name in ink on the top of every page of the Syllabus. (3) Bring the entire Syllabus with you to class. (4) Have the signature sheet from the Class Syllabus complete and ready to turn in.
*ATTENTION: If you printed the above document BEFORE Wednesday, August 31st, IT WAS NOT CURRENT. Please print it agin. The document is NOW current.
OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: If you submit Part I, or Part II, or both Parts I & II of your assignment electronically (via e-mail) NO LATER THAN 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday August 17th or any time before that date, your assignment(s) will be returned to you the very first day of school graded.
You do not need to complete both parts I and II for this option (you may submit both parts or either part you choose); however, the part or parts you do submit must be complete in and of themselves.
How do I know if I was accepted into A.P. Composition for the 2011 - 2012 School Year?
Old - not to be used - Summer Assignment
Class Novel Assignments 
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