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Wilderness Exam for AP Language on Friday!

On the test day, you can choose between one of two tests. In one, you will have one section of matching the author to his/her quote and four paragraphs. In the other, you will need to write five paragraph responses. The paragraph questions will come from this list: A number of the environmental pieces refer […]

Debate Class: Gun Control

The four topics for the gun control debate: Should the government restrict the sale of assault weapons? Should stronger background checks be in place for all gun sales? Should schools permit/encourage armed teachers for student safety? Does gun ownership increase safety and protect lives?

More Resources for Into the Wild

Some of you have expressed a desire to read and learn more about Chris McCandless after reading Into the Wild. These links are some of the most interesting pieces/resources I have come across. The Cult of Chris McCandless Once More to the Bus The Chris McCandless Example, 20 Years Later Into the Wild Debunked New […]

AP Language Essay 2: Mandatory Voting

The second essay for AP Language is available for download here. The essay is due Friday in class if you hand in a printed copy and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. if you submit using Google Drive. Make sure that you correctly submit, convert, and share the document if you write it in Word.    

Essay Addendum

If you are writing your document in Word and then uploading, please take one additional step–convert the document to Google Docs format before submitting it. It’s easy to do:   The rest of the essay information is still located here.