12th Grade Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition 2011-2012
CentralDauphinEastHigh School
Course Description:(as seen on AP Central at collegeboard.com)
“An AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the carefulreading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading ofselected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use languageto provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students considera work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as theuse of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone.”
Writing:
We will write in a variety of ways, for a variety of purposes:
· Journals: Students will take material from their double-sided journal and use that material to write analytic essays on several of the readings.
· Formal literary essays
· AP practice essays
· Persuasive essays
Before turning in any writing assignment, students will have the opportunity to review and rewrite with both teacher and peers in order to developlogical organization, effective voice, tone, use of textual references (when applicable), and a diverse use of sentence structure.
Journals from all texts must be kept with the student’s class materials at all times. Unannounced journal checks will occur periodically throughout the year. Each student is expected to be prepared for class and assessment of his/her work at any time.
Assessment:
· Assessment of understanding of literature: quizzes, journals and journal conferences, essays,etc.
· Unannounced journal checks
· Weekly vocabulary quizzes
· Knowledge of literary terms and concepts
· Students are expected to be active participants in class discussions.
· An exam is given at the end of the first semester.
· Students who take the AP test in May are not required to take the second semester exam.
Missing/Late Assignments:
·All missed assignments can be submitted within two days of an excused absence.
·Nomissed assignments will be accepted if you are present but have not completed the work.
·If you have a planned absence, any pending assignments must be submitted before youleave.
·Should you be absent the day a major assignment is due, you must email thecompleted assignment to me by the time our class meets (). Failure to do so will be theequivalent of not doing the assignment.
Grading:
· Standard English Department Scale
o A: 100-90
o B: 89-80
o C: 79-70
o D: 69-60
o F: 59-0
· Grades are calculated using total points.
· AP Rubric is used for scoring essays
· Extra credit is not available in this course.
Habits of Mind:The University of California and CaliforniaStateUniversity released a joint report in 2003listing those “habits of mind” that lead to university success:
Broad Intellectual Practices:
· Exhibit curiosity
· Experiment with new ideas
· See other points of view
· Challenge one’s own beliefs
· Engage in intellectual discussions
· Ask provocative questions
· Generate hypotheses
· Exhibit respect for other viewpoints
· Read with awareness of self and others
Classroom Behaviors:
· Ask questions
· Be attentive in class
· Come to class prepared
· Complete assignments on time
· Contribute to class discussions
· Attend class regularly and on time
Additional College Expectations:
· Respect facts and information in situations where feelings and intuitions often prevail
· Be aware that the rhetoric of argumentation and interrogation relate to varied academicdisciplines, purposes, and audiences
· Embrace the value of research to explore new ideas through reading and writing
· Develop a capacity to work hard and to expect high standards
· Show initiative and develop ownership of one’s education
Attendance:
Follow school policies outlined in the planner. Vacations are not automatically excusedabsences.
Inconsistent attendance invariably leads to increased stress: too much make up work,loss of continuity with class activities, and inability to participate fully in discussions.
Senior year is a time when many of you are overwhelmed by the demands of several APclasses and college visits. Also, many of you hold leadership positions in the school orparticipate in athletics, band or drama. Learning to manage yourself is essential to yoursuccess at home, in school, and at work.
In addition, you should not assume it is okay to miss class just because a teacher oradvisor asks you to. Presenting a note from a teacher or advisor after the fact willnot be acceptable behavior. I will count such absences as unexcused; I will notaccept late work under such circumstances. Please tell your teacher or advisor thatyou cannot miss a class unless you have been excused beforehand for an approvedschool activity (e.g. a tournament, special concert, leadership workshop, etc.)
Use good judgment and demonstrate responsible decision-making to ensureyour success in this class and your adult life (
Schedule of Reading and Writing:
Please note: I reserve the right to amend this schedule as best serves the needs of each class.
Distribution of Materials:
With the distribution of each text, students will receive a packet of materials including:
· A reading schedule
· An article of critical analysis to be read independently before reading the text
· Introductory Notes, also to be read before the consumption of the text, consisting of information on time period, author, themes, and specific literary/rhetorical devices which will be the focus of class discussion.
Understanding the Schedule:
· All texts are listed under the dates on which the class will be discussing and writing on them.
· All information pertaining to written work can be found in bold text.
· The (distribution of texts) is listed within parenthesis.
· All quizzes are italicized on the schedule.
Week / Date1 / Aug 29-Sept 2
The Odyssey / IN CLASS
The Odyssey Summer Reading Test – 8/30
Lecture/Discussion: The Odyssey The Epic Hero
Introduction to Narrative Writing: Assign Introductory Letter Assignment: - 8/30 (final draft due 9/2)
ASSIGNMENTS
Introduction: The Forms of Literature – 8/31
Summer Reading Assignment Due First Day of School: The Odyssey
(Distribution of Oedipus the King) – 8/30
READING & JOURNALING
2,3 / Sept 6-9,12-15
Oedipus the King / Greek Tragedy 800 – 400 BCE
IN CLASS
Lecture: Language and Literature: from Mesopotamia to Greek Theater 9/6
Writing a Literary Analysis Paper, Thesis Development - 9/6-9/7
Lecture/Discussion: Oedipus the KingThe Classical Tragic Hero, The Literal/Metaphorical Journey
Teacher/Peer Review of literary analyses rough drafts –9/12,9/13,9/14
ASSIGNMENTS
Oedipus the King: rough draft of literary analysis due – 9/12 (bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 9/16 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
Narrative Writing: College Essay Assignment:rough draft due – 9/19 (bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 9/26 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
(Distribution of The Inferno) – 9/7
READING & JOURNALING
3 / Sept 16
Oedipus the King
The Inferno / Middle English Period 1066 – 1500 CE
IN CLASS
Lecture: Language and Literature: from Oedipus to Commedia
ASSIGNMENTS
Oedipus the King: final draft of literary analysis due – 9/16
READING & JOURNALING
4 / Sept 19-23
The Inferno / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: The Inferno (cont.)
Teacher/Peer Review of College Essay Assignment rough drafts – 9/19, 9/20, 9/21
ASSIGNMENTS
Narrative Writing: rough draft of College Essay Assignment due – 9/19
(Distribution of Renaissance and Metaphysical Poetry) – 9/21
READING & JOURNALING
5 / Sept 26-28, 30
Renaissance and Metaphysical Poetry / The Renaissance 1500 – 1600 CE
IN CLASS
Quiz – The Inferno – 9/26
“The Qualities of Poetry” pgs. 526 – 565 – discussion on and clarification of reading
“Approaching a Poem” Exercise
Class discussion on selected poetry
Write a Metaphysical Conceit – 9/28
ASSIGNMENTS
Write a Metaphysical Conceit – 9/28
Metaphysical Conceit due – 9/30
(Distribution of A Midsummer Night’s Dream) – 9/26
READING & JOURNALING
6 / Oct 3-7
Renaissance and Metaphysical Poetry / IN CLASS
Class discussion on selected poetry
Lecture “Literary Movements”
In-class AP style writing prompt
Poetry Quiz – 10/6
2hr delay Introduction to Shakespeare – 10/7
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
7 / Oct 11-Oct 14
A Midsummer Night’s Dream / IN CLASS
Lecture: Language and Literature: The London Theaters and the Life of Shakespeare
Lecture/Discussion: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Style & Structure
ASSIGNMENTS
Shakespearean Literary Analysis Essay: due – rough draft due – 10/31 (bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 11/7 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
(Distribution of Hamlet) – 10/11
READING & JOURNALING
8 / Oct 17-Oct 21
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hamlet / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Lecture/Discussion: Hamlet The Tragic Hero
Shakespearean Literary Analysis Essay: thesis development
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
9 / Oct 24-28
Hamlet / IN CLASS
Lecture: The Structure and Style of a Shakespearean Tragedy
Lecture/Discussion: Hamlet(cont.)
1st Marking Period Journal Conferences – 10/25, 10/26, 10/27, 10/28
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
10 / Oct 31-Nov 4
Hamlet
Nov 2 – End of
1st Marking Period / IN CLASS
Teacher/Peer review: Shakespearean Literary Analysis Essay
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Pilgrim’s Progress) – 10/31
11 / Nov 7-11
Pilgrim’s Progress / The Enlightenment 1660 – 1790 CE
IN CLASS
Lecture: Language and Literature: The English Novel and The Enlightenment
Review: 1st Marking Period Literary Terms
Quiz: 1st Marking Period Literary Terms
Lecture/Discussion: Allegory and Pilgrim’s Progress
ASSIGNMENTS
Allegory Paper - rough draft due – 11/16(bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 11/22 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
Shakespearean Literary Analysis Essay: due – 11/7
READING & JOURNALING
12 / Nov 14-18
Pilgrim’s Progress / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Pilgrim’s Progress
Teacher/Peer review: Allegory Paper– 11/16, 11/17, 11/18
ASSIGNMENTS
(Distribution of Enlightenment packet) - 11/14
READING & JOURNALING
13 / Nov 21-22,29-Dec 2
Selected works of Enlightenment writers
Fall Break
Nov 23-28 / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Enlightenment Writers
Practice AP multiple choice sections
Review for AP-style test on Enlightenment Writers – 12/2
ASSIGNMENTS
Allegory Paper due – 11/22
(Distribution of Wuthering Heights) – 11/21
(Distribution of Literary Criticism Handout) – 11/21
Literary Criticism Paper - rough draft due – 1/2(bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 1/9 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
READING & JOURNALING
14 / Dec 5 – Dec 9
WutheringHeights / The Romantic Period 1785 – 1830 CE
IN CLASS
AP-style test on Enlightenment Writers
Lecture: Language and Literature: Philosophy and Contemporary Thought (Romanticism to Modernity)
Discuss Literary Criticism Handout
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
15 / Dec 12-Dec 16
WutheringHeights / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Wuthering Heights The Anti-hero
ASSIGNMENTS
(Distribution of The Awakening and “Miss Brill”)
READING & JOURNALING
16 / Dec 19 – 22
The Awakening / The Victorian Period 1832 -1901 CE
IN CLASS
Read “Miss Brill” – In class AP written response
Lecture/Discussion: The Awakening: Is Edna Heroic?
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
Winter Break
The Awakening
“Miss Brill” / ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
Finish Reading The Awakening
Literary criticism paper rough draft – due 1/2
17 / Jan 2-Jan 6 / The Modern Period 1914 – 1945 CE
The Post-Modern Period 1945 – Present
IN CLASS
Teacher/Peer review: Literary Criticism Paper - 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5
ASSIGNMENTS
Literary criticism paper rough draft – due 1/2
READING & JOURNALING
18 / Jan 9-Jan 13 / IN CLASS
Midterm Exam Review
Journal Conferences – 1/10-1/13
Study for AP-style Midterm Exam
ASSIGNMENTS
Literary Criticism Paper final draft – due 1/9
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of “Elements of the Essay: Four Essays and Commentaries” pg 3 – 39) – 1/9
19 / Jan 17-Jan 20
“Elements of the Essay: Four Essays and Commentaries” pg 3 – 39 / Midterm Exams
IN CLASS
During Midterm Exam Days: 1. Individual, in-class reading/journaling of texts
2. Introduction of Essay Assignment
3. Drafting of Essay Assignment
ASSIGNMENTS
Essay Assignment- rough draft due – 1/24(bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 1/30 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Symbolist and Modern Poetry)
20 / Jan 23-Jan 27
“Elements of the Essay: Four Essays and Commentaries” pg 3 – 39
Jan 29 – End of
2nd Marking Period / IN CLASS
Drafting Essay Assignment
Teacher/Peer review: Essay Assignment
ASSIGNMENTS
Essay Assignment rough draft due – 1/24
READING & JOURNALING
21 / Jan 30-Feb 3
Symbolist and Modern Poetry / IN CLASS
Discussion/Lecture: Symbolist and Modern Poetry
Review: Symbolist Modern Poetry Quiz
ASSIGNMENTS
Essay Assignment final draft due – 1/30
(Distribution of The Metamorphosis and The Stranger) – 1/30
READING & JOURNALING
22 / Feb 6-Feb10
Focus on Composition / IN CLASS
Symbolist and Modern Poetry Quiz – 2/6
In-class AP style writing prompt
Teacher/Peer review: AP style writing prompt
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
23 / Feb 13-Feb 16
The Metamorphosis / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Is There an Existential Hero?
Kafka and the Absurd
The Metamorphosis
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
24 / Feb 21-Feb 24
The Metamorphosis
The Stranger / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Is There an Existential Hero?
Kafka and the Absurd
The Metamorphosis (cont.)
The Stranger
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Heart of Darkness) – 2/21
25 / Feb 27-March 2
The Stranger / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Is There an Existential Hero?
Kafka and the Absurd
The Metamorphosis (cont.)
The Stranger
Review for AP-style test The Metamorphosis and The Stranger
AP-style test The Metamorphosis and The Stranger
ASSIGNMENTS
Comparison/Contrast Paper: TFA & HoD rough draft due – 3/26 (bring three typed copies to class)final draft – 4/2 (staple all rough drafts to the back of final draft)
READING & JOURNALING
26 / March 5-March 8
Heart of Darkness / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Comparing Literature/Universal Themes from Various
Cultural Lenses
Heart of Darkness – Historical/Cultural context
Frame Narrative
Perception of the “Other”
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Things Fall Apart) – 3/5
27 / March 12-March 16
Heart of Darkness / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Comparing Literature/Universal Themes from Various
Cultural Lenses (cont.)
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
28 / March 19-March 23
Things Fall Apart / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Comparing Literature/Universal Themes from Various
Cultural Lenses
Things Fall Apart – Historical/Cultural context
Oral Story-Telling tradition
Perception of the “Other”
Review of 3rd Marking Period Literary Terms
3rd Marking Period Literary Terms Test
ASSIGNMENTS
Rough draft of Compare/Contrast paper due - 3/26
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Night) – 3/19
29 / March 26-March 30
Things Fall Apart
March 29th– End of
3rd Marking Period / IN CLASS
Journal Conferences – 3/26-3/29
Peer Review of Compare/Contrast rough drafts during journal conferences.
ASSIGNMENTS
Rough draft of Compare/Contrast paper due - 3/26
Final Draft of Compare/Contrast paper due – 4/2
READING & JOURNALING
30 / April 2–April 4
Night / IN CLASS
Lecture/Discussion: Elie Wiesel, The Holocaust, Creative Nonfiction
ASSIGNMENTS
Final Draft of Compare/Contrast paper due – 4/2
(Distribution of Slaughterhouse-Five) – 4/2
READING & JOURNALING
31 / April 10-April 13
Night / IN CLASS
Lecture/ Discussion: Night
Practice AP Exam/Review
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
32 / April 16–April 20
Slaughterhouse-Five / IN CLASS
Practice AP Exam/Review
Lecture/Discussion: American Postmodernism, Science Fiction, Kurt Vonnegut
Nonlinear/Holistic Narrative
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
33 / April 23-April 27
Slaughterhouse-Five / IN CLASS
Practice AP Exam/Review
Lecture/Discussion: Historical context, Slaughterhouse-Five
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
(Distribution of Postmodern Poetry) – 4/23
34 / April 30–May 4
Postmodern Poetry / IN CLASS
In-class AP style writing prompt
Lecture/Discussion: Postmodern Poetry
ASSIGNMENTS
(Distribution of The Things They Carried) – 5/7
READING & JOURNALING
35 / May 7-May 11
The Things They Carried / IN CLASS
Review of all literary terms
AP Testing – Eng. Lit. &Comp. – 5/10 @ 8 am
ASSIGNMENTS
Study for AP Exams
READING & JOURNALING
36 / May 14-May18
The Things They Carried / IN CLASS
AP Testing
ASSIGNMENTS
READING & JOURNALING
37 / May 21-May 25 / IN CLASS
Review for Final
Journal Conferences – 5/22-5/25
38 / May 29-June 1 / Senior Finals/Graduation Practice
39 / June 5 / EHS Graduation
I reserve the right to amend this list of texts as I see fit based on the changing needs of the course andavailability of texts.
Achebe, Chinua -Things Fall Apart(1958)
Alighieri, Dante–(Italian) – The Inferno (ca. 1301-1321)
Bronte, Emily – WutheringHeights (1847)
Bunyan, John – Pilgrim’s Progress(1678)
Camus, Albert - The Stranger (1942)
Chopin, Kate- The Awakening(1899)
Conrad, Joseph – Heart of Darkness (1899)
Kafka, Franz – The Metamorphosis (1915)
Mansfield, Katherine – “Miss Brill” (1920)
O’Brien, Tim – The Things They Carried (1978,1982,1987,1990)
Shakespeare, William – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (ca. 1594 -1596)
Hamlet(1600)
Sophocles (Greek) – Oedipus the King (ca. 496 – 406 B.C.)
Vonnegut, Kurt – Slaughterhouse-Five (1969)
Wiesel, Elie – Night (1955)
Chapters/Excerpts may be used from the following texts:
Scholes, Robert, Nancy R. Comley, Carl H. Klaus, and Michael Silverman. Eds. - Elements of Literature: Essay, Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Film