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Greetings Literary Aficionados!

Waters close over us, a name lasts but an instant. Not important whether the generations hold us in memory. Great was the chase with the hounds for the unattainable meaning of the world... --- Milosz

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2009 AP Literature Spring Semester Syllabus:

Download AP Lit Syllabus B

Submissions (see me for Enrollment Password and class ID):

www.turnitin.com

AP Literature

This Week: The final week of class! We will watch the film version of Edson's Wit and then, to lighten the mood (finally, after 35 weeks of "Death Lit"), we will watch a comedy. Be sure to turn in your DiYanni text by Friday and submit your senior will to lhspress@gmail.com by Tuesday. The final exam for 1st and 2nd period is Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Film: Edson's Wit

Tuesday, May 12th

• Comedy

Wednesday, May 13th

• Comedy

Thursday, May 14th

• Comedy

Friday, May 15th

• Final Exam: Periods 1 & 2

This Week: The final week of class! We will watch the film version of Edson's Wit and then, to lighten the mood (finally, after 35 weeks of "Death Lit"), we will watch a comedy. Be sure to turn in your DiYanni text by Friday and submit your senior will to lhspress@gmail.com by Tuesday. The final exam for 1st and 2nd period is Friday.

Monday, May 11th

• Film: Edson's Wit

Tuesday, May 12th

• Comedy

Wednesday, May 13th

• Comedy

Thursday, May 14th

• Comedy

Friday, May 15th

• Final Exam: Periods 1 & 2

This Week: The final week of class! We will watch the film version of Edson's Wit and then, to lighten the mood (finally, after 35 weeks of "Death Lit"), we will watch a comedy. Be sure to turn in your DiYanni text by Friday and submit your senior will to lhspress@gmail.com by Tuesday. The final exam for 1st and 2nd period is Friday.

Monday, May 11th

Tuesday, May 12th

AP Literature

This Week: Well, this is it--the AP exam is finally here! Because of testing I won't see many of you this week, but for those I do see, I have a few last minute tips, strategies, and advice. On Thursday be sure to eat a good breakfast, get to school early, and enter the exam with confidence--you ARE ready!

GOOD LUCK!

Monday, May 4th

• AP Exam test taking tips, strategies, analysis acronyms, and major themes

Tuesda, May 5th

• The AP open-response essay: universal themes & previous prompts

Wednesday, May 6th

• Quiz: Test taking tips, strategies, acronyms, & major themes

Thursday, May 7th

• AP EXAM!!!!!!

Friday, May 8th

• Writing the senior will
• Begin film version of Wit

This Week: Well, this is it--the AP exam is finally here! Because of testing I won't see many of you this week, but for those I do see, I have a few last minute tips, strategies, and advice. On Thursday be sure to eat a good breakfast, get to school early, and enter the exam with confidence--you ARE ready!

GOOD LUCK!

Monday, May 4th

• AP Exam test taking tips, strategies, analysis acronyms, and major themes

Tuesda, May 5th

• The AP open-response essay: universal themes & previous prompts

Wednesday, May 6th

• Quiz: Test taking tips, strategies, acronyms, & major themes

Thursday, May 7th

• AP EXAM!!!!!!

Friday, May 8th

• Writing the senior will
• Begin film version of Wit

This Week: Well, this is it--the AP exam is finally here! Because of testing I won't see many of you this week, but for those I do see, I have a few last minute tips, strategies, and advice. On Thursday be sure to eat a good breakfast, get to school early, and enter the exam with confidence--you ARE ready!

GOOD LUCK!

Monday, May 4th

• AP Exam test taking tips, strategies, analysis acronyms, and major themes

Tuesda, May 5th

AP Literature

This Week: A week of intense AP test preparation. In addition to AP multiple choice practice, be prepared to write two in-class essays--I will score them holistically according to the AP rubric and we will discuss what to consider in order to achieve the best score possible. Also, we will finish reading and analyzing Wit.

Monday, April 27th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--Computer lab

Tuesday, April 28th

• Wit: Pair-analysis
• Lit analysis acronyms, test tips, and major themes handout

Wednesday, April 29th

• In-class essay: prose passage

Thursday, April 30th

• Finish & discuss Wit as a class

Friday, May 1st

• In-class essay: poetry

This Week: A week of intense AP test preparation. In addition to AP multiple choice practice, be prepared to write two in-class essays--I will score them holistically according to the AP rubric and we will discuss what to consider in order to achieve the best score possible. Also, we will finish reading and analyzing Wit.

Monday, April 27th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--Computer lab

Tuesday, April 28th

AP Literature

This Week: In addition to AP multiple choice practice, we begin Margaret Edson's Wit. It is a play we will read in class over the next two weeks. It is a powerful contemporary play that will segue well into metaphysical poetry and themes. On Tuesday, your independent novel literary analysis essay is due.

Monday, April 20th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--poetry and prose passage: respond to each question and label each question type

Tuesday, April 21st

• Turn in literary analysis--be sure to submit to turnitin.com by midnight 
• Begin Edson's Wit 

Wednesday, April 22nd

• Perform and discuss Wit as a class

Thursday, April 23rd

• Perform and discuss Wit as a class

Friday, April 24th

• AP multiple choice practice in computer lab

This Week: In addition to AP multiple choice practice, we begin Margaret Edson's Wit. It is a play we will read in class over the next two weeks. It is a powerful contemporary play that will segue well into metaphysical poetry and themes. On Tuesday, your independent novel literary analysis essay is due.

Monday, April 20th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--poetry and prose passage: respond to each question and label each question type

Tuesday, April 21st

• Turn in literary analysis--be sure to submit to turnitin.com by midnight 
• Begin Edson's Wit 

AP Literature

This Week: Welcome back! Finish reading and annotating your independent novel--we will have our final small-group discussion on Thursday. In addition, you will write an in-class essay and turn in a plot summary for your independent novel on Friday. With three weeks remaining before the AP exam, focus on honing your strengths and improving your weakest areas. We will complete several AP multiple choice practice tests (both poetry and prose) as well as write, score, and reflect on all three forms of AP lit essays.

Monday, April 13th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--poetry and prose passage: respond to each question and label each question type

Tuesday, April 14th

• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Wednesday, April 15th

• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Thursday, April 16th

• Independent novel: pair/small-group discussion #3--turn in notes

Friday, April 17th

• Independent novel: annotation check #3
• In-class AP open response essay 
• Turn in plot summary--be sure to submit to turnitin.com by midnight

This Week: Welcome back! Finish reading and annotating your independent novel--we will have our final small-group discussion on Thursday. In addition, you will write an in-class essay and turn in a plot summary for your independent novel on Friday. With three weeks remaining before the AP exam, focus on honing your strengths and improving your weakest areas. We will complete several AP multiple choice practice tests (both poetry and prose) as well as write, score, and reflect on all three forms of AP lit essays.

Monday, April 13th

• AP Multiple Choice practice--poetry and prose passage: respond to each question and label each question type

Tuesday, April 14th

• Independent novel: reading & annotation

AP Literature

Independent Novel List:

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Beloved by Toni Morrison

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This Week: Other than a Daily Grammar Practice quiz and the final Wordmasters, this week you should be reading and annotating (with copious amounts of commentary) your independent novel. Discussion #2 will take place on Thursday and I will check your novels on Friday. I will be handing back research papers for some classes by Friday. Every one else can expect theirs after the break.

Have a SAFE and RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!

Monday, March 30th:

• DGP quiz -- Turn in DGP work for last four weeks
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Tuesday, March 31st

• Wordmasters
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Wednesday, April 1st

• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Thursday, April 2nd:

• Independent novel: pair/small-group discussion #2

Friday, April 3rd:

• Independent novel: reading & annotation; reading check #2

Independent Novel List:

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Beloved by Toni Morrison

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This Week: Other than a Daily Grammar Practice quiz and the final Wordmasters, this week you should be reading and annotating (with copious amounts of commentary) your independent novel. Discussion #2 will take place on Thursday and I will check your novels on Friday. I will be handing back research papers for some classes by Friday. Every one else can expect theirs after the break.

Have a SAFE and RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!

Monday, March 30th:

• DGP quiz -- Turn in DGP work for last four weeks
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Tuesday, March 31st

• Wordmasters
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

AP Literature

Independent Novel List--Select one of the following:

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Beloved by Toni Morrison

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This Week: Research papers and poetry analysis are behind us. On Monday you will begin the independent novel project. I will discuss the project guidelines, expectations, and deadlines with you then. You should have a copy of your novel in class each day ready to read and annotate.

Monday, March 23rd:

• DGP step 1
• Independent novel project guidelines, expectations, assignments and deadlines (handout)
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Tuesday, March 24th:

• DGP step 2
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Wednesday, March 25th:

• DGP step 3
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Thursday, March 19th:

• DGP step 4 
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Friday, March 20th:

• DGP step 5
• Independent novel: pair/small-group discussion & reading check #1

Independent Novel List--Select one of the following:

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Beloved by Toni Morrison

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This Week: Research papers and poetry analysis are behind us. On Monday you will begin the independent novel project. I will discuss the project guidelines, expectations, and deadlines with you then. You should have a copy of your novel in class each day ready to read and annotate.

Monday, March 23rd:

• DGP step 1
• Independent novel project guidelines, expectations, assignments and deadlines (handout)
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Tuesday, March 24th:

• DGP step 2
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Wednesday, March 25th:

• DGP step 3
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Thursday, March 19th:

• DGP step 4 
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Friday, March 20th:

• DGP step 5
• Independent novel: pair/small-group discussion & reading check #1

Independent Novel List--Select one of the following:

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

Beloved by Toni Morrison

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This Week: Research papers and poetry analysis are behind us. On Monday you will begin the independent novel project. I will discuss the project guidelines, expectations, and deadlines with you then. You should have a copy of your novel in class each day ready to read and annotate.

Monday, March 23rd:

• DGP step 1
• Independent novel project guidelines, expectations, assignments and deadlines (handout)
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

Tuesday, March 24th:

• DGP step 2
• Independent novel: reading & annotation

AP Literature

This Week: Research papers are due on Wednesday! Turn in your paper properly formatted along with your research and your turnitin.com submission confirmation enclosed in a clasp envelope.

We will finish poetry analysis presentations Monday and Tuesday with a test on poetic devices on Wednesday. Also, be prepared to select and begin reading a novel for the independent contemporary novel project.

Monday, March 16th:

• DGP step 1
• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: syntax & rhythm/meter
• Turnitin.com is ready for your submissions!

Tuesday, March 17th:

• DGP step 2
• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: sound & structure

Wednesday, March 18th:

• DGP step 3
• Turn in your research papers!
• Independent novel titles

Thursday, March 19th:

• DGP step 4 
• AP multiple choice practice--working through poetry as a class

Friday, March 20th:

• DGP step 5
• Poetry analysis assessment

HW: Select and purchase your independent novel--have it in class on Monday!

We will finish poetry analysis presentations Monday and Tuesday with a test on poetic devices on Wednesday. Also, be prepared to select and begin reading a novel for the independent contemporary novel project.

Monday, March 16th:

• DGP step 1
• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: syntax & rhythm/meter
• Turnitin.com is ready for your submissions!

Tuesday, March 17th:

• DGP step 2
• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: sound & structure

AP Literature

AP Literature

This Week: Poetry analysis presentations extend through the week so be prepared to teach your assigned literary device well and have your poem ready for close reading, analysis, and in-depth discussion. Please bring your Diyanni text all week. As for the research paper, your introductory paragraphs are due Monday. I will review them and provide feedback to ensure your paper gets off to a promising and coherent start. As a result of my absence on Monday, I am willing to extend the deadline of the research paper to Wednesday, March 18th. This will ensure that I have time to adequately conference with all who need it. Don't hesitate at any point this week to consult with me or have me go over your working draft with you.

Monday, March 9th:

• Introductory paragraph due
• AP Multiple Choice Practice--Poetry and Prose

Tuesday, March 10th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: voice & diction

Wednesday, March 11th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: imagery & symbolism/allegory

Thursday, March 12th:

•   Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: figures of speech & theme

Friday, March 13th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: syntax & rhythm/meter 

This Week: Poetry analysis presentations extend through the week so be prepared to teach your assigned literary device well and have your poem ready for close reading, analysis, and in-depth discussion. Please bring your Diyanni text all week. As for the research paper, your introductory paragraphs are due Monday. I will review them and provide feedback to ensure your paper gets off to a promising and coherent start. As a result of my absence on Monday, I am willing to extend the deadline of the research paper to Wednesday, March 18th. This will ensure that I have time to adequately conference with all who need it. Don't hesitate at any point this week to consult with me or have me go over your working draft with you.

Monday, March 9th:

• Introductory paragraph due
• AP Multiple Choice Practice--Poetry and Prose

Tuesday, March 10th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: voice & diction

Wednesday, March 11th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: imagery & symbolism/allegory

Thursday, March 12th:

•   Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: figures of speech & theme

Friday, March 13th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: syntax & rhythm/meter 

This Week: Poetry analysis presentations extend through the week so be prepared to teach your assigned literary device well and have your poem ready for close reading, analysis, and in-depth discussion. Please bring your Diyanni text all week. As for the research paper, your introductory paragraphs are due Monday. I will review them and provide feedback to ensure your paper gets off to a promising and coherent start. As a result of my absence on Monday, I am willing to extend the deadline of the research paper to Wednesday, March 18th. This will ensure that I have time to adequately conference with all who need it. Don't hesitate at any point this week to consult with me or have me go over your working draft with you.

Monday, March 9th:

Tuesday, March 10th:

• Poetry analysis presentations, close readings, & discussion: voice & diction

AP Literature

This Week: All reasearch for your paper should be completed by Friday, 3/6. I will collect the article summaries for your four database sources on Tuesday, 3/3 and I will collect your print source summary on Friday, 3/6. Be sure each summary is 200-300 of your own words, and be sure you provide a proper MLA citation for each article. These sources should serve to support your thesis. Be advised that you will incorporate at least one quote from each source in your paper! In addition to your research you will be working in class with your partner on your poetry analysis project and presentation.

Monday, March 2nd:

• DGP: Step 1
• Pair poetry analysis assignment

Tuesday, March 3rd:

• Summaries of 4 database sources with citations due at the end of the period

Wednesday, March 4th:

• DGP: Steps 2 & 3
• Pair poetry analysis assignment

 Thursday, March 5th:

• Media center--research & print source summary

Friday, March 6th

• DGP: Steps 4 & 5
• Research Paper Guidelines, expectations, hints & advice(see handout links below)

Download Ap Lit Essay Tips

Download AP research paper reminders

Download Research paper body paragraphs

• Write and turn in your thesis statement
• Turn in print source summary with citation

This Week: All reasearch for your paper should be completed by Friday, 3/6. I will collect the article summaries for your four database sources on Tuesday, 3/3 and I will collect your print source summary on Friday, 3/6. Be sure each summary is 200-300 of your own words, and be sure you provide a proper MLA citation for each article. These sources should serve to support your thesis. Be advised that you will incorporate at least one quote from each source in your paper! In addition to your research you will be working in class with your partner on your poetry analysis project and presentation.

Monday, March 2nd:

Tuesday, March 3rd:

• Summaries of 4 database sources with citations due at the end of the period