instructor s: ms. glapajone nguyen. where am i from??? hint 1:not china!!! hint 2: in southeast asia...
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WELCOME TO AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Instructor s: Ms. Glapajone Nguyen
Where am I from???
HINT 1:NOT CHINA!!!
HINT 2: IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
HINT 3: WHERE KICKBOXING ORIGINATED
HINT4: WHERE THE MOVIE HANGOVER 2 WAS FILMED
Where in the world is Thailand?
Other childhood facts:
Grew up in Skokie, IL One younger brother who is also a
teacher Education:
Niles North High School University of Illinois at Chicago Northeastern Illinois University
Fun FACTS:
Have three dogs!!!
I love traveling, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, anything nature related!
I am terrified of heights! Ice skated for 10 years
Summer Activities:
I put a RING on it!
I rode a bike in AMSTERDAM!
I climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower and almost got squished to my death
trying to see the Mona Lisa!
I ate TAPAS in Spain!!! YUMMMMMM!!!
Teaching Background
Taught in Hawaii for one summer. ALOHA! Taught in Humboldt Park, Chicago for 5
years Taught at CICS Longwood Academy in
Chicago’s south side Taught at VOISE Academy in Chicago’s
Austin neighborhood Now… beginning my second year here at AMUNDSEN!!! GOOOOOOO VIKINGS!
Teaching Style
ARE YOU GOING TO
BE HARD???
No Nonsense Nurturer• I believe every student can succeed and achieve his/her goals•I believe that life is not always smooth and there will inevitably be obstacles•I believe that everyone has his/her own strengths and weaknesses and it’s important to KNOW them•I believe there are 2 types of students: those that make excuses for their own success and those that fight for their success•I believe that everyday matters and we shouldn’t waste other people’s time• I believe by working together towards the same goal, we will make this class both fun and productive!
Course Description
A rigorous college-level English course that can earn a student college credit
A course focused on a broad range of challenging texts from classic to contemporary.
A course designed to strengthen writing skills in preparation for college level demands.
A course that will mold students into independent thinkers and learners.
Some Academic Course Objectives Score a 3 or higher on the AP Exam scheduled
for MAY 8, 2014 Students will analyze literature both for author
craft/literary elements as well as broader thematic significance
Students will develop an effective use of rhetoric, showing command of logical organization, a variety of sentence structures, and an impressive vocabulary
Students will engage in collaborative discussions with peers
Students will consistently display nuanced, insightful, creative, critical thinking.
Some Methods of Instruction: Bellringers to enhance vocabulary Close analysis of AP exam and AP
Rubric Lectures/Mini-Lessons on Close Reading
and Analytical Writing strategies Partner/Small group/Whole Class
Discussions Use of Online/Multimedia Resources Writing Workshops Writing Conferences
Some Assessments:
Close Reading Activities/Assignments: Notes/Annotations
Writing Portfolio: Formal, analytical essays and Informal, reflective essays plus revisions
Participation in Academic Discussion at the group/class level
Weekly quizzes Timed AP Exam Practice REACH Assessment (BOY, EOY) Midterm/ Semester Exams
Course Materials
All texts will be provided by instructor In-class writing portfolio provided by instructor Perforated Spiral Notebook designated for THIS
CLASS ONLY Class folder/binder to keep all handouts and returned
work organized Blue/Black pens, Colored Pens, Highlighters, Pencils
with Erasers Flags, Tabs, and Post-its for marking pages and
annotating texts Note cards for vocabulary Pocket dictionary, thesaurus USB Flash Drive
Homework/Classwork Policy
Homework will be handed in at the beginning of class and not any other time later in the day: NO EXCUSES.
Class work will be handed in prior to the end of class: NO EXCUSES.
NO LATE WORK will be accepted unless there is evidence of an excused absence (ex: signed letter from parent).
Major assignments will be deducted a letter grade for every day late.
Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty will result in class failure and school suspension.
Attendance/Tardy Policy
Be in class ON TIME every day! Grade will drop for unexcused
absences There will be school-wide
consequences for tardies! Student is responsible for missed
assignments and/or notes for excused absences.
Daily Procedures
Bring your textbook with you EVERY DAY!
Come in the classroom in uniform with your ID’s ALREADY ON.
Open your notebooks and answer the bellringer in complete sentences (to be turned in at the end of the week).
Take out your homework to turn in and/or prepare your notes for the day.
Community Guidelines
Attempt all assignments Ask me for help! Leave your problems at the door Carry a positive attitude Don’t make excuses for your own
success Admit when your wrong and be brave
enough to apologize Participate in all class discussions, group
work, and collaborative projects
ZERO TOLERANCE
Cell phones/Personal Electronics (if they are visible or if they are audible!
Food/Drinks in the classroom Disrespect of school property and classroom Disrespect of teacher /classmates/yourself Classroom disturbances or defiance Use of profanity/inappropriate slang in any
context(Your behavior will directly affect your
participation grade)
Grading Breakdown
Grading Policy
100-90= A
89-80=B
79-70=C
69-60=D
59 and below=F
NO CATEGORY BREAKDOWN
Immediate Student Responsibilities: Add class on our course page to receive
notifications @ Amundsenhs.org Use CPS E-mail for all communication with
instructor and to submit assignments Open an account on CollegeBoard.org to
get AP resources and updates Continue to seek help and resources
outside of the classroom Keep open and consistent communication
with me
QUESTIONS???
GET READY FOR A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!!!
WOOHOO!!!
YEAH!!!
WOOT
! WOOT
!