Writer's Toolkit by John Lennon

AP Lang Mentor Texts

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An ongoing list of mentor texts for analysis, discussion, and writing. Use these to refresh yourself on how great writers use language to get their points across.

Want to know why we use mentor texts?

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Check out this Edutopia article!

Connecting Evidence to Claims

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Analyzing Multiple Perspectives

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BEAM Analysis

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They Say/I Say Templates

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Peer and Self Feedback

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Here are the steps to our RADR and PQS Protocols.

Using Sources Tool (UST)

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Examining Disagreement

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Purdue Online Writing Lab

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Michigan Electronic Library

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How to use this section

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This section is designed to be an ongoing list of mentor texts and brainstorming tools. In it, you will find our list of mentor texts, the AP recommended nonfiction book list, interesting articles outside what we read in class, and more. Come here when you aren't sure where to start or are in need of some inspiration.

AP Nonfiction Recommendations

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How to use this section

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This section is where you will find the outlines and graphic organizers used to get started in class. This will be a library of tools for you to use throughout the year. Even if one isn't assigned to you, you can always come back to these for a place to gather your thoughts.

How to use this section

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This section is where you can find tools to take your writing to the next level. The Style and Sophistication point on the AP test is often a little enigmatic. Using these resources can help your writing become more thoughtful, academic, and nuanced.

How to use this section

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This section houses our APA and MLA style guide, provided by Perdue OWL, as well as places to gather sources. You may find electronic and scholarly sources through the MEL or check out what our own library has to offer. This will a starting place for gathering and citing information when Google just doesn't cut it anymore.

PHS Media Center

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How to use this section

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This section will be your one stop shop for our editing and revision protocols. We will have guidelines for peer, self, and AI editing as well as conferencing with me. If you are ever not sure how to start the conversation when it comes to getting feedback, this is your place to come.