5 Steps to a 5: AP English Language - Barbara Murphy, Estelle M. Rankin 2020

Acknowledgments

Our love and appreciation to Leah and Allan for their constant support and encouragement. Special thanks to our professional mentors who have guided us throughout our careers: Steven Piorkowski and Howard Damon. To the following for their support and suggestions: Diane Antonucci, Jodi Rice, Margaret Cross Rice, Pat Kelley, Stephanie Tidwell, and Sandi Forsythe—thank you.

The authors want to acknowledge the participation, insights, and feedback provided us by the following colleagues and students:

East Islip High School:

Teacher: Marge Grossgold

Students: Kyle Hill, Jamie Ray

Garden City High School:

Teachers: Mary Watts, Ed Schmeider

Students: Alexandra Wertis, Michael Marino

Jericho High School:

Teachers: Diane Antonucci, Patricia Gulitti

Students: Vikas Anand, Jenna Butner, Shinae Lee, Josh Levine, Boyang Li, Anish Mashettiwar, Erica Ross, Sherli Yeroushalmi, Qi Yu

Kings Park High School:

Teacher: Jeanne Palm

Students: Fred Langer, Stephanie Kersling, Janet Lee

Moro Bay High School:

Teacher: Michelle Dowell

Students: Katey Maruska, Heather Spellacy

Roslyn High School:

Student: Jenna Kahn

Wellington High School:

Teacher: Margaret Cross Rice

Student: Annaliesa Copan

Also, our thanks to Yale University students Danielle Tumminio and Jilian Cabot Fletcher. We’d also like to acknowledge the collaborative and inventive participants in the 2006—2015 AP English Language Institutes held at Goucher College, Molloy College, in Lewes, Delaware; and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for their contributions and constructive comments.