As we were rushed last week with testing, we did not have the opportunity to discuss the Term Test for those students not taking the official AP exam on Wednesday. Hence, there were some questions and some concerns that you may have had over the weekend.
After discussing the assignment with students and receiving feedback from you directly (feedback came from testers and non-testers as a sample group), I wanted to clarify what this will be and how it will be for those not taking the exam.
The term "test" will cover 50 terms that are quite familiar to you -- rhetorical toolbox and tone words that we use over and over again. Ergo, you are not required to memorize anything new although I would highly recommend reviewing beforehand. I have also lowered the number to 50 as this is a more feasible assignment during class time.
This will be valued 50 points and will be a classwork grade. If you recall from our syllabus, the classwork grade covers daily work. Hence, the grade will not be added to your performance (prompts) and final grades.
I was not going to tell you this part --- I like to keep one surprise for you, but some of you may feel nerves about the activity --- but the term "test" will be a group assignment as well. This is meant to be an activity for the class and not a penalty for those not taking the exam.
I apologize if this was not made clearly last week, and I appreciate any questions that you have for me. As you are aware, my goal is for you to excel in AP Lang and all classes.
Don't forget that your extra credit points will be added in your grade this week! Make sure you gain as many tally points as possible in the next 2 days!
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