Welcome!

I'm Ms. Mogilefsky (also known as Ms. M).  I'm excited to work with you this year as we work hard to prep for the AP Language and Composition exam and explore a variety of well-known books, short stories, nonfiction articles and essays that are an important part of the conversation about the nature of American life, past and present. 

In this highly interactive class, we will read American literature, as well as a wide range of nonfiction pieces – essays, memoirs, letters, speeches, articles about current events, literary criticism, and even scientific passages.   You'll also read books and articles of your choice as you work on research-based pieces, independent reading, current events assignments, debates, and other activities.  Themes from classic texts will be read and discussed alongside related current events, and you'll have a lot of opportunities to express yourselves verbally and in writing.  

I know junior year can be stressful: SATs, ACTs, extracurriculars, SBAC testing, and of course the AP exam on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.  All of the activities we'll work on will help you succeed and I look forward to a productive and enjoyable year with you!