Ack! Ack! AP English Annoucement!

Hey all! In the midst of celebrating your writing genius this morning, I forgot to invite you to consider taking the English AP test, either Language or Literature, in May. Look in Essential Documents for the full blurb. You need to respond to me or the college counseling office by the end of the day tomorrow, Wednesday, March 28. Check it out. You may ask me or either Jennifer about reasons you might take the test, etc. But read the Blurb first.

Grammar Occasions

Hi all, There seems to be some confusion about what I mean by "grammar occasions." Here's what I've said already to a couple of you: Well, for instance, I used to coach. When I was Jim, the soccer coach, I often said everything twice, everything twice. Way to go, way to go. All right, all right. Mark up, mark up! Etc. etc. And my usage was much more casual on the field than in the classroom. Similarly, when I'm on a construction site, at rehearsal, or whatever, my usage and grammar are different than when I'm in the classroom. Even minicourse is different. I've had students in the past talk about "code shifting" between home and school. I've had "skate-rats" talk about their usage and grammar in that arena. Surfers. Does that help?