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Welcome Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

Mrs. Kelly Hillesland

BA in English: CSU, Sacramento (1993)

Single Subject Credential, English: Chapman University (1997)

MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU, Sacramento (2008)

National Board Certification (2008)

Teacher, Oak Grove Middle School, Concord, CA (1996-1998)

Teacher, Folsom High School (1998-2007)

Teacher, Vista del Lago High School (2007-present)

Division Leader, Vista del Lago High School (2007-2011)

Lead Teacher of English, Folsom-Cordova USD (2002-2008, 2012-2014)

Teacher Consultant, Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis (Summer 2012-present)

Professional Bio

AP

Universities have studied the effectiveness of

AP-level courses on college success.

Success in an AP class (but not necessarily the score on

the test) is the GREATEST INDICATOR of whether or

not a student will complete a college degree.

What the scores mean…

4 or 5 PASSING Nearly ALL (public/private) universities accept these scores for

college credit.

3 PASSING Some schools consider this a marginal pass, and may not accept

it for credit. State schools and some UCs accept these scores

for credit.

2 or 1 NOT PASSING These scores are not considered passing, but universities would

rather see these scores than have a student take the class, but

not the test.

AP EXAM DATE: English Language

Wednesday, May 10th

Sign up by February 2017

Tests cost: ~ $95 each

Description

College-level class with college-level curriculum and expectations.

Our AP English Language and Composition course runs within the frame of American literature. Non-fiction is emphasized as we study the writings, speeches, historical events and visual images that have shaped the American paradigm of thought and the literature that has blossomed from it.

Students’ awareness of their own composing processes—the way they explore ideas, research with an awareness of validity and documentation, reconsider strategies, and revise their work— are highlighted as we study the rhetoric of America.

The students:

Study rhetoric: how people (authors, speakers, writers,

etc) use language to persuade.

Learn the academic vocabulary of the discipline.

Learn to write effectively, making choices about what

strategies, words and ideas best convey their meaning.

AP English Language and Composition

The students:

Read for the author’s purpose and meaning.

Analyze how historical, philosophical, ethical, political and religious assumptions and events are reflected in the literature of the United States from pre-colonial times to the present.

Novels we study:

The Crucible

The Scarlet Letter

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Great Gatsby

The Grapes of Wrath

Snow Falling on Cedars

The Poisonwood Bible

Black Boy, Their Eyes Were Watching God

The Glass Menagerie, A Raisin in the Sun

American Literature: Common Core Standards

CLIFFSAP: English Language and Composition,

4th Edition

Linda Swoverlin

Email is the easiest way to contact me:

khillesl@fcusd.org

Phone

294-2410 ext. 410366

If you want to donate:

Ream(s) of colored paper

Whiteboard markers

Kleenex

Contact me

Welcome

Mrs. Kelly Hillesland

Beginning Composition

BA in English: CSU, Sacramento (1993)

Single Subject Credential, English: Chapman University (1997)

MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU, Sacramento (2008)

National Board Certification (2008)

Teacher, Oak Grove Middle School, Concord, CA (1996-1998)

Teacher, Folsom High School (1998-2007)

Teacher, Vista del Lago High School (2007-present)

Division Leader, Vista del Lago High School (2007-2011)

Lead Teacher of English, Folsom-Cordova USD (2002-2008, 2012-2014)

Teacher Consultant, Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis (Summer 2012-present)

Professional Bio

Essay structure and format, writing process

Ideation

How to support a thesis statement

How to integrate evidence

How to respond thoughtfully to any prompt

Vocabulary and Grammar

Beginning Composition

Beginning Composition

Major Essays/Assignments

Narrative Essay

Researched Argumentative Essay

Informative Essay

On-Demand Synthesis Essay

One Novel: students will choose from a list.

Weighted according to the following:

FORMATIVE: 30%

Classwork, Homework,

Quizzes, Assignments FOR Learning

SUMMATIVE: 70%

Tests, Final Essays,

Assessments OF Learning

Grades

Grade scale: 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59.5% and below = F

Frequent absences and tardies make learning difficult.

Block Schedule: One day = Two “traditional” days of curriculum!

Absences and Tardies

Notebook tab dividers and lined paper

Pencils and pens (black or blue ink)

Correction pen: a red pen for making corrections/grading

Post-it notes

Highlighter

Any novel/literature/text that is currently being studied

Suggested Materials

All resources for schoolwork.

Grades updated every 1-2 weeks.

Schoolwires

On the door when you walk out

Donations

Email is the easiest way to contact me:

khillesl@fcusd.org

Phone

294-2410 ext. 410366

If you want to donate:

Ream(s) of colored paper

Whiteboard markers

Kleenex

Contact me

Welcome

Film as Visual Literature

Mrs. Kelly Hillesland

BA in English: CSU, Sacramento (1993)

Single Subject Credential, English: Chapman University (1997)

MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: CSU, Sacramento (2008)

National Board Certification (2008)

Teacher, Oak Grove Middle School, Concord, CA (1996-1998)

Teacher, Folsom High School (1998-2007)

Teacher, Vista del Lago High School (2007-present)

Division Leader, Vista del Lago High School (2007-2011)

Lead Teacher of English, Folsom-Cordova USD (2002-2008, 2012-2014)

Teacher Consultant, Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis (Summer 2012-present)

Adjunct Faculty, Brandman University (May 2013-present)

Professional Bio

Students develop a broad base of aesthetic and technical knowledge and develop an understanding of and appreciation for cinematography.

Students see a rich body of work for discussion and become critical, rather than passive, viewers of film.

Students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, effective oral and written communication techniques, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Students have a broad range of opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to produce meaningful film/photo/storyboard pieces.

Goals

Daily writing

Intellectual, meaningful participation in class

discussion/activities

Film Review

Film Analysis

Presentation

Final exams: Film terminology/usage

Requirements

PERMISSION SLIPS FOR

MOVIES

Movies rated G through PG-13

6-8 minute clips of movies rated R

All work will be given points, and grades will be based upon a cumulative point scale at the end of each term:

Grade scale:

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

59% or below F

Grades

Spiral, single subject notebook

Pencils and pens (black or blue

ink)

Any novel/literature/text that is

currently being studied

Suggested Materials

Email is the easiest way to contact me.

- khillesl@fcusd.org

Phone

- 294-2410 ext. 410366

Communication

The district supplies most of our necessities, but some luxuries are nice!

Suggested items…

*Ream(s) of white paper Colored pencils

*Ream(s) of colored paper Colored Sharpies

Card Stock (8 ½ x 11) Colored Markers

Kleenex

White board eraser *Most needed!

Donations: English Dept.