“ By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” —Benjamin Franklin
This assignment is required of all AP Language students, regardless of teacher.
Required Materials for AP Language with Mrs. Motsinger, Mrs. Crandall, or Mrs. Tatum
Please purchase before the semester begins and bring every day beginning January 7.
The AP Language Pre-course assignments are below. Please read all information carefully. This is your first major grade in the class!
"Short Version" of your Pre-Course Requirements:
- Purchase the two texts above. Bring to class every day, including Monday, January 6, 2019. PLEASE note that you should purchase the 2019 Elite Student Edition of 5 Steps to a 5.
- Download the Pre-Course assignment below and complete all requirements outlined. Your essay is due to turnitin.com by Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (You will receive details for creating a turnitin.com account for this class on Monday, January 6, 2020. Bring your work from 5 Steps to a 5 and your printed, annotated speech to class on Friday, January 17. Late work will not be accepted.
- OPTIONAL: Download the "Pre-Course Extension Opportunity" from the pre-course document below and complete all requirements. Upload your responses to turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020. This is an optional extra credit opportunity. Do not wait until the end of the semester to seek extra credit!