AP Language and Composition Reading Schedule 2016 - 2017
8/29 – 9/9
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 1
Introduction to Argument, Grammar, and Vocabulary
9/12 – 9/23
(AP Practice Test Diagnostic) - Formative
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 2 & 3
Essay on Liberty
J. S. Mill
Argument and Rhetoric
9/26 – 10/7
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 4 & 5
Essay on Liberty
J. S. Mill
Argument and Rhetoric cont.
10/10 – 10/21
(AP Practice Test 1) Summative
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 6
Rights of Man Part 1
Thomas Paine
Composing a Rhetorical Analysis
10/24 – 11/4
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 7
Rights of Man Part 1
Classical Argument
cont.
Thomas Paine
Mr. Owings
11/7 – 11/22
(Argument Paper – Shakespeare)
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 8
Rights of Man Part 1
cont.
Thomas Paine
Free Inquiry, Free Speech, Free Thought
11/28 – 12/9
(AP Practice Test 2)
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 9
Henry IV Part 1
Free Inquiry, Free Speech, Free Thought cont.
12/12 – 12/22
Everything’s an Argument Chapter 10
Henry IV Part 1
Examining Types of Argument
WINTER BREAK
1/3 – 1/13
(Argument Paper – Free Speech)
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 11
Henry IV Part 2
Examining Types of Argument
1/17 – 1/27
(AP Practice Test 3)
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 12
Henry IV Part 2
Examining Types of Argument
1/30 – 2/10
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 13 & 14
Walden
Visual Rhetoric and Style
2/13 – 2/24
(AP Practice Test 4)
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 15 & 16
Walden
Visual Rhetoric and Style
Exam Prep
2/27 – 3/10
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 17 & 18
Walden
Visual Rhetoric and Style
3/13 – 3/24
(Argument Paper – Individualism)
Everything’s an Argument Chapters 19 & 20
Aeropagitica
Exam Preparation
3/27 – 4/7
(AP Practice Test 5)
Exam Preparation
Aeropagitica
4/10 – 4/21
(Spring Break)
Exam Preparation
Independent Nonfiction
4/24 – 5/5
Exam Preparation
Independent Nonfiction
5/8 – 5/19
AP Language and Composition Exam 5/10
Process Application
Independent Nonfiction
5/22 – 6/2
Essential Works of American Literature
Process Application
6/5 – 6/9
Review
6/12 – 6/14
Final Exams
*Some Tips and General Information:
Text notes are due on Thursday or Friday at the end of the two – week period, depending on whether
you are in the A Day or B Day class.
If it’s Friday, and you’re in AP Lang. expect a bases quiz.
Students in AP Language and Composition should be planning to take the AP Exam in May.
Students enrolling in this course should be independent learners and take time outside of the classroom
to extend their learning, especially using the resources offered on the SCHS website.
Students enrolling in this course should enjoy reading and writing challenging texts.
Students are expected to take part in class discussion. It is part of the grade.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Usually these can be cleared up
through an email or two.