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Students engage in analysis and conversations of academic and real-world topics that interest them.  \nContact Information:  \n[www.galushaapseminar.com](www.galushaapseminar.com)  \nJustin Galusha: [jusin.galusha@weymouthschools.org](jusin.galusha@weymouthschools.org)  \n[Melinda Galusha:](Melinda Galusha: Melinda.galusha@weymouthschools.org)[ ](Melinda Galusha: Melinda.galusha@weymouthschools.org)[Melinda.galusha@weymouthschools.org](Melinda Galusha: Melinda.galusha@weymouthschools.org)  \nUsing an inquiry framework, students practice analyzing articles, research studies, and philosophical texts, viewing speeches and experiencing artistic performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Students who take and pass the AP exam for AP Seminar will be eligible to take AP Capstone their senior year. Students who pass the AP exams for AP Seminar, AP Capstone and four additional AP courses will earn an AP Diploma from the College Board.  \nCurriculum Requirements as established by the College Board:  \nDuring the AP Seminar course, students complete the following assessments for the College Board: two performance tasks and an end-of-course exam. All performance tasks must adhere to College Board policies to ensure the validation of student scores.  \nPerformance Task \\#1: Team Project and Presentation (20% of AP score)  \nTask Overview: Students work in teams of three to five to identify, investigate, and analyze an academic or real-world problem or issue. 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The exam consists one reading analysis and a synthesis essay.  \nScoring:  \n• Three Short-Answer Questions (analysis of argument in a single source or document): Externally scored  \n• One Essay Question (synthesizing and creating an evidence-based argument): Externally scored  \nCourse Outline  \n\n| September | Unit 1: How can y","cbCaibLxsg1EkLoc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibLxsg1EkLoc","pdf",183852,"English","# AP Seminar Overview\n## Course Goals\n## Course Description\n# Assessments and Performance Tasks\n## Performance Task 1: Team Project and Presentation\n## Performance Task 2: Research-Based Essay and Presentation\n## Performance Task 3: End-of-Course Exam\n# Curriculum Outline\n## September to Unit 3\n## Unit 4 (Performance Task 1)\n## Unit 5 (Performance Task 2) and Exam Date\n# How Students Are Supported","[{\"question\":\"What skills does AP Seminar develop for college success?\",\"answer\":\"AP Seminar builds confidence and capacity by coaching students to become scholars, practice analysis and conversations across academic and real-world topics, and craft evidence-based solutions and arguments.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessments are required during the AP Seminar course?\",\"answer\":\"Students complete two performance tasks and an end-of-course exam. 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