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       AP Literature/Composition Syllabus

 

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Pre-requisite—”B” or better in English 11 or Honors English 11 or AP Language and Composition

Credit—One (weighted +1)

Overview:  Students in this class will be challenged to think critically, to synthesize literature, and to write effectively.  The course will emphasize British literature, but will include literary works from many countries.  In addition, information concerning cultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological backgrounds will be addressed.  The genres will include epics, dramas, novels, and a major focus on poetry.  Students can earn college credit for this course by scoring from 3 to 5 on the College Board Examination.

Summer Reading Is Required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NOTICE: Periodic quizzes will be given based on assigned readings;therefore, be sure to read each assignment closely.)

AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION SYLLABUS

CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS                                                        

SEPTEMBER 2-5—Tuesday—Friday

1. Novel: The Awakening by Kate Chopin must be read by September 22, 2008.

2. Read and discuss the following short stories:  “The Story of An Hour”, “Barn Burning”, “Chin.”

3.   Group discussion of “meaning” of various elements found in “Barn Burning.”

4.   Handouts

5.   Summer Reading Due September 5, 2008.

SEPTEMBER 8-12— Monday—Friday

1. View “Barn Burning”

2.  SAT Vocabulary—See Quizzes

3. Literary Terminology—See Tests

4. Discuss “Chin” (carryover from last week)

5. 1st Allusion Workshop assignment due September 14. (See Handout)

SEPTEMBER 15-19—Monday—Friday

1. Introduction to poetry

2. Dicussion of various forms of poetry: sonnets, ballads, odes, epigrams etc.

3. Complete Worksheets on various poetic forms.

4. Literary Workshop Assignment #2

SEPTEMBER 22-26—Monday—Friday

1. Novel:  Ethan Frome must be read by Oct. 3, 2007. (Distributed to students on September 27, 2008)

2. Continue discussion of The Awakening by Kate Chopin

Þ        Characterization

Þ        Symbolism

3. Write the rough draft of analysis of symbols in The Awakening by Kate Chopin

4. Vocabulary list #2 Quiz

5. Test on The Awakening

6.    Literary Workshop Assignment # 3

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3— Monday—Friday

Monday—1.  Companionship and Survival—Watch “To Build A Fire”

Tuesday—2.  Analysis of literary response—The Awakening  (See Homework)

               3.   Reading Day—Ethan Frome

Wednesday—3. Chalk Talk:  Symbolism and Theme (Ethan Frome)

Thursday—Comprehension Questions (Ethan Frome)

Friday—5.  Test on Ethan Frome

              6.  Literary Workshop Assignment #4

OCTOBER 5-10—Monday—Friday

OCTOBER 13-17—Monday—Friday

OCTOBER 20/24—Monday—Friday

OCTOBER 27/OCTOBER 31—Monday—Friday

 

 

Quizzes

September 5—The Story of An Hour (Introductory Quiz)

September 14—Vocabulary List #1

September 26—Vocabulary List #2

Tests

September 22—Test on The Awakening by Kate Chopin

Homework

September 4—Read “Story of An Hour”

September 5—Read “Barn Burning”

September 6—Read “Chin”

September 12-21—Finish the novel The Awakening and answer the comprehension questions given to you.

September 30-Complete comprehension Questions based on reading of Ethan Frome.

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