AP English Literature

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AP English Literature

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Students will intensively study a variety of
works of recognized literary merit from the
sixteenth to the twentieth century

• Wuthering Heights
• Beowulf
• The Canterbury Tales
• Hamlet
• Pride and Prejudice
• The Importance of Being Ernest
• The Tempest
• Sound and Sense
• Heart of Darkness

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Vocabulary

• The student will learn the terminology of a more
  advanced study of literature and further develop
  his general oral and written vocabulary.

Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Essays

• The student will develop and polish his
  individual style of writing.
• We work on college essays, poems, and resumès.
• Rules For Writing Good (one of your many useful
  handouts)
• Thesis (we still practice them).

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Assignments

• The student will demonstrate advanced skills of
  critical analysis through discussion and
  writing.
• Essays, poems, annotated bibliographies, etc.
  theres a lot of writing, but its spaced far
  apart so that the work load isnt too bad.
• There is a summer assignment. You have to read
  (For an English class. Unheard of right?).

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College

• College Essays we go over them and learn how to
  make them interesting and other helpful tips
• Any other questions? The teachers can answer
  them. Theyre very knowledgeable.

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History

• The study of literature will also involve some
  emphasis on historical background
• We learn the historical background of every
  book/play/novel we read.

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Themes

• How to find a theme
• How to write about a theme
• How to tell the difference between a theme and a
  thesis
• Anything about a themeyoull learn

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Course Units

• Romance 7 weeks
• Tragedy 11 weeks
• Comedy and Satire 8 weeks
• Poetry and AP test practice 8 weeks
• yes we do spend the most time on tragedy, but at
  least comedy comes right after it.

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Grading

• Basically the same as always
• 30 writing assignments
• 25 seminar and participation
• 15 homework
• 30 tests and quizes

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MLA

• Know it

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Whewell

• Is funny. You will even stay awake during 1st
  period.
• Is strict. Follow the rules and youll be fine.
• Is a good teacher. Answers your questions in a
  straight-forward manner.
• Is understanding. Not a pushover, but still nice.
  
• Will write you a recommendation.

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Stewart

• Is creative. She always has a new interesting
  activity.
• Is energetic. She is always enthusiastic about
  the readings.
• Is knowledgeable. Can answer your questions.
• Is also strict. Its important to follow rules,
  and make sure you follow directions on
  assignments.