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2008 Syllabus for English Language & Composition - Olathe

July 28 - August 1, 2008

Institute Overview

During the summer institute we will explore the nature of the AP English Language program, what skills students will be developing in an AP course, and how the teacher can design a program that will facilitate the mastery of those skills. Each participant will be asked to create and share lessons on topics commonly taught in AP English Language classes.

Consultant Background

Steven Fox taught for thirty-two years at Shaker Heights High School. After many years in the AP English Literature program, he proposed adding AP English Language to the school's offerings. He developed that course and taught it for approximately ten years. He is a table leader at the exam reading, and a National Leader among the College Board consultants. He is the author of Advanced Composition Skills: Twenty Lessons for AP Success, recently published by Peoples Education.

Institute Preparation

Most materials for the institute will be provided, but it would be helpful if each participant brought a text he or she especially enjoys teaching.

Institute Schedule

Monday	morning	Introductions
			course set up, enrollment, text selections course content, sample syllabi structure of the test, skills emphasized familiarization with scoring procedures
	afternoon	the multiple choice test
			analyzing the skills tested teaching strategies test taking strategies creation of skill-focused lessons presentation of sample lessons (if ready)
Tuesday	morning	the argumentative essay
			teaching argument practicing essay writing scoring essays sample lessons-logic and logical fallacies
	afternoon		creation of argument-based lessons presentation of sample lessons by participants
Wednesday	morning	the analytical essay
			teaching analysis practicing essay writing scoring essays sample lessons-syntax, diction, tone
	afternoon		creation of analysis-based lessons presentation of sample lessons by participants
Thursday	morning	the synthetic essay
			teaching synthesis practicing essay writing scoring essays sample lessons-the classical rhetoric
	afternoon		creation of synthesis-based lessons presentation of sample lessons by participants
Friday	morning	the course in its entirety
			integrating reading and writing skills final issues and farewells

Graduate Credit Option

Participants may also earn three graduate education hours for any of the AP Summer Institutes from Washburn University for a reduced tuition rate of $85 per credit hour and the successful completion of an academic assignment. The academic assignment must be submitted to Dr. Sandy Tutwiler (sandy.tutwiler@washburn.edu) by August 15, 2008.

Additional Information

Timothy W. Peterson, Ph.D.
Dean of Continuing Education
Washburn University
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS  66621

tim.peterson@washburn.edu

Phone: (785) 670-1399
Fax: (785) 670-1028