We're finally here: this week, students will take the AP exam on Wednesday, May 13. We'll review early in the week, take the exam, and then move on to our final writing assignment. Please come to class early (and I mean EARLY) at 6:30 a.m. for coffee, healthy snacks and comraderie in the regular classroom. Students are scheduled to be checking in at the cafeteria at the test at 7:15 a.m. and I'll be closing up the classroom to help the proctors set up. Testing begins promptly at 8:00 (see details in the sidebar and below).
MONDAY: Go over homework in class. Complete rhetorical analysis review. Create your own study sheet. DUE: go through two practice prompts and come to class ready to go through them. Any outstanding essays. HW: REST!
TUESDAY: Finish rhetorical analysis review. In-class challenge contest covering AP exam basics. Gather study materials - example and evidence sheet, quotes, rhetorical analysis study sheet.
WEDNESDAY: AP Exam:
Early wake-up: dress in comfortable layers. Bring a water bottle, blue or black pens, pencils, some healthy snacks, and an old fashioned watch if you have one.
6:30 a.m. Come to T219 (the regular Mogilefsky classroom) for coffee and healthy snacks.
7:15 a.m. Walk over to the cafeteria for check-in. There will be a seating chart, and absolutely no cell phones, so secure any electronics before walking over.
8:00 a.m. Exam begins with multiple choice.
10 minute break.
Essay portion of exam (2 hours, 15 minutes)
Go to regular classes after the exam ends. DO NOT POST ANYTHING ABOUT THE EXAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
5th and 6th period - General debriefing, game plan for the rest of the semester.
THURSDAY: Introduction to the final writing assignment, personal statement. Brainstorm questionnaire "speed dating" style. Pick up Huckleberry Finn again. HW: Bring Huck Finn and brainstorm sheet to class on Friday.
FRIDAY: (Mogilefsky out for personal/grading day.) Finish brainstorm worksheet and fill in as many details as possible. Put stars next to answers that were different from classmates' answers. Read Huckleberry Finn. HW: Read Huckleberry Finn through chapter 38, bring completed brainstorm sheet for Monday's class. Please bring the McGraw Hill Reader textbook so we can turn it in on Monday.
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