A.  Payment by check

 

Checks should be made payable to     AP Seminars Silicon Valley

                                                            2625 Swanson Way

                                                            Mountain View, CA 94040

 

So that we can correctly match payments to registrations, all mailed payments should be accompanied the Invoice/Transmittal Form. This form is not a registration form and does not substitute for the participant having filled out the Online Registration Form.

 

B.  Payment by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).

 

Payment by credit card can be made in one of two ways:

 

1.  Use the Payment of Fees Form. This is a secure (locked) online form.  Identifying information should be for the teacher, not the district (we need to be able to match this form up with the registration form).  Use Item #8 to provide any additional information (such as who to contact with questions, etc.).  Please do not fill out the Online Registration form for this purpose.

 

In order for the data to be transmitted correctly, it is very important that VISA, MasterCard, and Discover numbers be formatted as follows: ####-####-####-####. American Express should be formatted as follows: ####-######-#####.  The date should be formatted as follows: MM_YY (no slash between MM and YY!)

 

2. Fax a copy of the Invoice/Transmittal Form to AP Seminars at 650-967-7388.  There is space on that form to enter credit card information.

 

C.        Payment by PayPal

 

Use the PayPal button below.  Since the PayPal submission will have the district identifying information on it, please follow up your payment by notifying AP Seminars of the teacher for whom the payment is being made.  The easiest way to do this is by e-mail to apseminars@comcast.net

 

 

 

Questions?:  Contact Duane Hinders at 650-964-3082 or at apseminars@comcast.net.

Description of AP English Language Workshop

 

This workshop is designed for AP English Language and Composition teachers and will focus on methods for teaching synthesis, argument, and analysis of texts and visuals. Participants will work individually and in groups with AP multiple choice questions, free response essays, rhetorical analysis and non-fiction texts. From the session, participants will be able to create or enhance an AP Language Syllabus. We will also discuss the relationship of our AP* course to AP English Literature. A major focus will the new College Board resources and recent changes to the AP English Language and Composition Exam.

 

Technology

 

If you have a computer or tablet, please bring it. Although having technology access in the classroom is not required, past participants have stated that it is helpful.  You will have access to a computer lab, and our class will have one session in the lab for exploring electronic resources on a provided flash drive.

Please read and bring The Lost City of the Monkey God and two editorials by your favorite journalist.

 

Proposed Syllabus

 

DAY 1  

• Goals of Workshop, Introduction of Participants

• Course and Exam Description Binder

Binder Components:

The Course Skills chart

The Course at a Glance page

A Unit at a Glance page

A walk through of the first unit

The “Teaching the Course Skills” section of the “Instructional Approaches” tab

The Exam information

• College Board Equity Policy

• Overview of AP English Language and Composition Exam

   Past five prompts

• Changes to AP English Language and Composition Exam for 2019

• New Instructional Resources (Opening August 1)

• Strategies for Developing Critical Thinkers

• Multiple-Choice Strategies, Group Analysis of Question Types

• Close Reading Strategies

• Introduction to Analysis/Analysis Menu

• Say/Does Analysis

• Holistic Scoring, 2018 Question 2, Rhetorical Analysis

• UBD Lesson Planning (Model: “Tomatoland”)

 (Complete Lesson Development in evening)

 

 

Day 2

• Sharing of Lesson Plans

• Discussion of Writing Assignments (Creative, On Demand, Analysis, Research)

• Composition Tips, Diagnostic Portfolio, New College Board Scoring Guide and AP composition expectations

• New Six-Point Rubric

• Lego Activity

• Complete Discussion of 2018 Question 2, Rhetorical Analysis

• Strategies for Teaching Satire/Horatian or Juvenalian 

• Group Work: Analyze Rhetorical Devices in a JFK Speech

• Lab Assignment: Enhance Classroom Instruction (Selecting Lessons/Resources for Your Classroom

 

Day 3

• Sharing of Lab Assignment

• Holistic Scoring, 2018 Question 3, Argument

• Strategies for Teaching Argumentation (Sharing of Editorials)

• Research Strategies

• Personal Progress Checks (New Resource)

• Discussion of The Lost City of the Monkey God and The Library Book

• Discussion of Handling the Paper Load

• Fall Registration Overview

 

 

 Day 4

• 2018 Question 1, Synthesis Holistic Scoring

• Strategies for Teaching Synthesis

• Visual Rhetoric Resources and Strategies

• Work on Creating a New Lesson or Revising Syllabus

• Reflections and Seminar Evaluation

5-Day Online Workshop Agenda - APSI Biology 2020

Day 1

 

Welcome, introductions, K-W-L sharing

Key Takeaway 1: Understanding the Course and Exam Description (CED)

·       Building conceptual understandings by linking Learning Objectives (testable) and Essential Knowledge (content) in each Big Idea.

·       Applying content in new, relevant, and unfamiliar contexts using and Science Practices (Skills) and Essential Knowledge.

Activity: Teaching for Transfer by Applying the Science Practices

Practicing the Practices: Investigation #11 Transpiration Set-Up (kitchen chemistry 1)

Activity: Teaching for Understanding of Content and Skills

Activity: Understanding the Course Framework and Big Ideas

 

Day 2

 

Practicing the Practices

Investigation #13 Enzyme Catalysis using Potatoes and Hydrogen Peroxide (kitchen chemistry 2)

Transpiration Data Collection Day 2 via Small Scale/Balance (from school or Amazon)

 

Key Takeaway 2: Planning the Course

·       Sequencing, Pacing, Scaffolding

Activity: Exploring the Unit Guides (and treasure hunt map)

Activity: Scaffolding and Spiraling the Science Practices

Activity: Planning Your Course (plan the first quarter of your course)

Activity: Reviewing Instructional Approaches

 Day 3

 

Practicing the Practices

Investigation 4: Diffusion and Osmosis in Vegetables (kitchen chemistry 3)

Transpiration Data Collection via Small Scale/Balance Day 3 (from school or Amazon)

Investigation 9 Virtual DNA Gel Electrophoresis – https://dnalc.cshl.edu/resources/animations/gelelectrophoresis.html

Investigation 3 BLAST

Activity: SP 2 – Visual Representations

Activity SP 3 – Questions & Methods

 

Key Takeaway 3: Teaching the Course

·       Teachers need a deep understanding of content and applications

·       Using effective instructional strategies to help develop course skills and content knowledge

·       Creating a community within a classroom

 

 

Day 4

 

Practicing the Practices

Investigation 8:  Virtual pGLO Bacterial Transformation http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab6/concepts1.html

Wrap up Investigation 4: Osmosis and Data Analysis with Water Potential

Transpiration Data Collection Day 4 via Small Scale/Balance

Activity SP 5 – Statistics and Data Analysis

Activity SP 6 – Argumentation

 

Key Takeaway 4: Assessing Student Progress and Understanding

·       Aligning assessments and instruction to learning goals and performance standards

·       Challenging students to apply their knowledge and skills in different contexts for deeper understanding

·       Time, practice and feedback

 

Activity: Analyzing Science Practices and Learning Objectives on Exam Questions

Activity: AP Biology Exam Structure

Activity: Using Personal Progress Checks as Formative Assessments

 

Day 5

 

Practicing the Practices

Investigation #2 Mathematical Modeling Hardy – Weinberg Equilibrium Using Rocket Pocket Mice Spreadsheet

 

Key Takeaway 5: Becoming a Member of the AP Community

·       Course Audit and Curricular Requirements

·       AP Teacher Community and Additional Resources

·       Evaluations of workshop

 

Activity: Scoring Free Response Questions

Activity: AP Audit and Curricular Requirements

Activity: Becoming a Member of the AP Community

Activity: Finishing Syllabus & Sharing Favorite Activities