AP Lit:
COURSE
INTRODUCTION
(From the College
Board Course Description of A P English Literature and Composition)
An AP English Literature and Composition course
engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative
literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their
understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and
pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure,
style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of
figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. The course includes intensive
study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on
works of recognized literary merit.
Reading
Reading in an AP course is both wide and deep. This
reading necessarily builds upon and complements the reading done in previous
English courses so that by the time students complete their AP course, they
will have read works from several genres and periods — from the 16th to the 21st
century. More importantly, they will have gotten to know a few works well. In
the course, they read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a
work’s complexity, to absorb its richness of meaning, and to analyze how that
meaning is embodied in literary form. In addition to considering a work’s
literary artistry, students reflect on the social and historical values it
reflects and embodies. Careful attention to both textual detail and historical
context provides a foundation for interpretation, whatever critical
perspectives are brought to bear on the literary works studied.
In short,
students in an AP English Literature and Composition course read actively. The
works taught in the course require careful, deliberative reading. And the approach
to analyzing and interpreting the material involves students in learning how to
make careful observations of textual detail, establish connections among their
observations, and draw from those connections a series of inferences leading to
an interpretive conclusion about the meaning and value of a piece of writing.
Writing
Writing is an integral part of the AP English
Literature and Composition course and exam. Writing assignments focus on the
critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical and
argumentative essays. The goal of these
writing assignments is to increase students’ ability to explain clearly,
cogently, even elegantly, what they understand about literary works and why
they interpret them as they do.
To that end,
writing instruction includes attention to developing and organizing ideas in
clear, coherent and persuasive language. It includes study of the elements of
style. And it attends to matters of precision and correctness as necessary.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on helping students develop stylistic
maturity, which, for AP English, is characterized by the following:
·
a
wide-ranging vocabulary used with denotative accuracy and connotative
resourcefulness;
·
a
variety of sentence structures, including appropriate use of subordinate and
coordinate constructions;
·
a
logical organization, enhanced by specific techniques of coherence such as
repetition, transitions and emphasis;
·
a
balance of generalization with specific illustrative detail; and
·
an
effective use of rhetoric, including controlling tone, maintaining a consistent
voice, and achieving emphasis through parallelism and antithesis.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Instructional Texts
Michael Meyer, ed., The Bedford Introduction to Literature (8th Edition)
Thomas C. Foster, How
to Read Literature Like a Professor
Auxiliary Texts
(NOTE: It will
be the student’s responsibility to acquire the following texts)
Tim Obrien- The
Things They Carried
Aldous Huxley-
Brave New World
William Shakespeare- Othello
J.M. Coetzee- Disgrace
Cormac McCarthy- The
Road
Novel of Literary Merit for Independent Study in the 4th
quarter.
ASSIGNMENTS
Annotation Journal
Students will be required to record analysis and
evaluation of all assigned literary texts through the use of a Annotation journal. An annotation journal is a two-column
notation system through which a student, essentially, conducts a dialogue with
a given text or portion of text. Note
pages should be separated by a vertical center line. On the left side of the page, the student
will record quotations or abbreviated quotations for comment. On the right side of the page, the student
will record her/his observations, analysis, and evaluation of the quoted
portion of text, considering a variety of elements, from the use of figurative
language, imagery, symbolism and tone, to structure, style and thematic
development. It is understood that this
will be a developing skill for the student, with less detail in the notation in
the earlier weeks of the course. It is
expected, however, that a student’s annotation journal will show increasing
detail and skill in analysis as the course progresses. Annotation Journals will be collected by the
instructor at the close of each unit of the course, for evaluation of the
student’s effort and developing ability.
Time-restricted
Reading Analysis
Students will be required to complete reading analysis
assessments in response to specific texts or portions of text related to each
literary unit of the course (poetry, fiction, drama), within time constraints
representative of the multiple-choice section of the AP English Literature and
Composition Exam. These assessments are
designed to measure the student’s initial and developing ability to recognize
specific literary features within a given text and evaluate the significance of
these features for the text as a whole.
Time-restricted Written
Analysis
Students will be required to produce in-class written
analyses of specific texts or portions of text related to each literary unit of
the course (poetry, fiction, drama), within time constraints representative of
the essay section of the AP English Literature and Composition Exam. These essays will be scored using the rubric
structure developed by the College Board for the course exam. Following initial scoring, students will be
permitted extended time for deepening analysis of the selected text and
revising/expanding/ improving the related essay for a second essay score. Deepening analysis and essay revision will
frequently make use of a peer review/editing process, under the guidance of the
instructor.
Extended Analysis
Essays
For each unit of the course students will be required
to produce an essay representing both original and research-based analysis of a
literary text (or pair of texts) beyond the treatment of the selected text
during classroom instruction and discussion.
For these essay assignments the student’s original analysis of the text
should be considered primary, with analysis of the text from researched sources
being used to add support to the student’s original analysis or to provide an
alternative analysis for further discussion.
Extended Analysis Essays will be scored according to a rubric designed
for the specific essay assignment.
Scored essays will be returned to students with detailed marks and notes
from the instructor. Students will then
be permitted to revise and improve their essays for a higher score, based on
the quality of the improvements made in the revision.
Independent Reading
Assignments (see Auxiliary Texts)
Students will be responsible for responsive, critical
reading of six novels during Unit Two of the course (Fiction). In addition to continuing the Annotation
Journal with these works, the instructor will provide Guided Analysis Questions
to aid students in critical reading and the development of an interpretive perspective
in response to each novel.
Course
Final Exam
Prior to sitting for
the national Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition exam,
students will complete a three-day final exam for the course. In addition to providing a significant
measure of the student’s mastery of the course material, the Course Final Exam
will provide students an opportunity to experience each element of the national
exam, including three timed essays and 55 multiple-choice passage analysis
questions.
Quizzes
Students will be
given random quizzes on the materials read both in and out of class. Do your
reading so that you are prepared at a moment’s notice for these quizzes/
Socratic
Seminars
Students will be
required to participate in many Socratic Seminars that will be in line with the
materials being read. Students are expected to contribute to each and every
Socratic Seminar in a professional manner, seeking to both contribute and gain
knowledge. Students are expected to focus on the literature throughout the
whole course in each seminar. Students will be expected to contribute in each
seminar multiple times in order to receive credit for participation.
GRADING PROCEDURE
Student grades will be based on total points possible for
assignments to date as follows:
·
90% and above of total points possible = A
·
80-89% of total points possible = B
·
70-79% of total points possible = C
·
60-69% of total points possible = D
·
less than 60% of total points possible = F
Course
Materials:
- Folders with
prongs and pockets (1 being a one inch 3-ring binder)
- PENS ONLY
(for essays, writing assignments, and tests) Pencils may be used for
classwork/homework ONLY
- Loose-Leaf
Notebook Paper (wide-ruled or college-ruled)
- Novel of
choice (for independent reading)
- Post-It Notes
- 2 Composition
books
Classroom
Procedures:
In order to provide an effective learning
environment, good classroom behavior is essential. Each student is responsible for his or her
behavior.
Students will:
1.
BE RESPONSIBLE:
By being on time, prepared for class, remaining on task and keeping
personal work area clean.
2.
BE RESPECTFUL:
Respect for yourself and EVERYONE else on campus! This includes our classroom! We share this
class room and will leave it better than when we entered it. At no time will
you remove anything, I MEAN ANYTHING from this room unless I give it to you. I
MEAN IT.
3.
ABIDE:
By NOT bringing drinks (water only), cards, dice, beepers, hand held
games, hats, etc.
*Phones shall not
be openly displayed and should be turned on silent while in class. (Phones will be taken and given to your House
Office Administrator for parent pick up.)
*Music Devices & Headphones are to
be used in the classroom by teacher permission ONLY.
*Upon entering the classroom, music
devices & headphones MUST not be in use or on. If this becomes an issue it
will join the phones down in the Administrative office.
*It is the student’s responsibility to
follow the rules included in the student code of conduct.
Attendance Policy
(From the DCPS Student Code of Conduct)
·
Students who are
absent shall receive a grade of zero (0) for work missed for the day(s) or
class periods(s) in which the absence(s) occur. Students shall be responsible
for making up missed work for each absence. Students shall receive 100% credit
for the make-up work for all absences completed within the allotted time. The
school principal shall determine the appropriate length of time for completion
of assignments.
·
Students with
unexcused absences shall be held accountable through provisions of the Code
of Student Conduct. Other appropriate penalties, such as detention beyond
the regular school schedule or appropriate counseling programs for students and
parents, may be administered at the school principal's or designee's
discretion.
·
Any student who
misses more than eight (8) days of a course or four (4) days on a block
schedule during one grading period must meet both criteria below to be eligible
for a passing grade (A-D) in that course:
1. The student passes the required comprehensive quarter
exam or the required comprehensive project in the course. A comprehensive exam
or comprehensive project will be given to all students in courses for each
grading period; and
2. The student has an overall passing
grade in the course for the grading period.
Technology/Readings:
At
times we may be exposed to movies, videos, youtube clips, songs, or other means
of media that academically go along with and add to our texts and discussions.
These are geared towards the college level and are preparing our students for
the next level of academia; such is the goal of our course. If
any of the films are objectionable, equivalent alternatives will be found for
your student. Be aware, however, that students who see films
independently of the rest of the class may not benefit from the class
discussions, which are a key method of developing analytical skills.
Make-up Work Policy
I do not take make-up work unless the
student has an excused absence, and has the doctor’s note/readmit to back it
up. I do not take late work. The
student is responsible for going onto my website and finding the work they
missed while being out. The student has the same number of days for make-up
work as days that they missed. If your work is late, or your absence is
unexcused you will receive a zero.
Academic Integrity
Personal
pride and integrity are essential to Atlantic Coast’s dedication to academic
excellence and are fundamental elements of the Student Statement of Commitment. Cheating is a Class II offense as defined in
the Duval County School Board Student Code of Conduct. Consequences may include suspension from
school. Cheating, to include plagiarism,
will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is the
use of another person’s written work, in whole or in part, and representing
that work as one’s own. (NOTE: It is understood that individual student work
produced in a cooperative learning/small group context may be similar to the
work of others within the group.)
School
Address: Atlantic
Coast High School
9735
R. G. Skinner Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Jacksonville, FL 32256
School Phone:
904-538-5120, x1104
Email: clinem@duvalschools.org
Course Website: A
link to the course website is available on the school website or through the Focus
system. Or use the address below~
www.mrclineng12.blogspot.com
AVAILABILITY
I will be available after school, by appointment,
for students needing additional help with the content and/or expectations of
the course.
Guidance Contact:
To schedule a conference, the
parent/guardian should call Guidance at 904-538-5120, ext. 1015 and ext. 1016
Detach,
sign, and return next class for your first grade.
Student
Name:_________________________________________
Student
Signature:_____________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Signature:______________________________
Parent/Guardian
Contact Phone:__________________________
Parent/Guardian
Contact Email:__________________________________
ENGLISH 4:
Atlantic Coast High School
12th Grade English 4 2016-2017
Syllabus
Coach Cline
904-538-5120 ex. 1104
MR
Course Overview:
This course is designed for
students to develop the necessary skills for success in reading and
literature. This course will cover a
range of strategies to prepare students for post secondary education, future
tests, and the job market. It will engage students in the careful reading and
critical analysis of literature. English
II includes a study of literary works from various genres and periods. This course is a cooperative venture between
the students and teacher. Students will
be reading and reflecting on their reading through extensive discussion,
writing and rewriting. Technology will
be incorporated with each lesson, and research will apply to various studies.
Course Materials:
- Folders with prongs and pockets (1 being a one
inch 3-ring binder)
- PENS ONLY (for essays, writing assignments, and
tests) Pencils may be used for classwork/homework ONLY
- Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper (wide-ruled or
college-ruled)
- Novel of choice (for independent reading)
- Post-It Notes
- Composition book
- Notice will be given for additional texts to be
purchased and credit will be given toward quarter grade.
- Texts covered this year will be:
- Novel voted on in class.
- Other texts will be required, and students will
be given ample time to acquire them.
Classroom Procedures:
In order to provide an
effective learning environment, good classroom behavior is essential. Each student is responsible for his or her
behavior.
Students will:
1.
BE RESPONSIBLE: By being on
time, prepared for class, remaining on task and keeping personal work area
clean.
2.
BE RESPECTFUL: Respect for
yourself and EVERYONE else on campus!
This includes our classroom! We share this class room and will leave it
better than when we entered it. At no time will you remove anything, I MEAN
ANYTHING from this room unless I give it to you. I MEAN IT.
3.
ABIDE: By NOT
bringing drinks (water only), cards, dice, beepers, hand held games, hats,
etc.
*Phones
shall not be openly displayed and should be turned on silent while in
class. (Phones will be taken and given
to your House Office Administrator for parent pick up.)
*Music Devices & Headphones are to
be used in the classroom by teacher permission ONLY.
*Upon entering the classroom, music
devices & headphones MUST not be in use or on. If this becomes an issue it
will join the phones down in the Administrative office.
*It is the student’s responsibility to
follow the rules included in the student code of conduct.
Course Requirements:
1. Bring ALL materials DAILY!
2. Students will keep a notebook. ALL assignments, warm-ups, activities, notes,
hand-outs, etc… MUST be in your notebook.
3. Independent
Novel: Each student should have a novel of choice, and it should be brought
to class daily. If work is completed
early, silent reading is accepted. In
addition, the 25 Book Goal is encouraged and extra credit will be offered for
books read.
5. Quizzes: These are given on an as needed basis and can
be announced or unannounced.
6. Tests: Tests will be given upon
completion of units and concepts. These
include short extended responses, essays, and multiple choice exams.
7. Classwork/Homework: There will be classwork of some type,
everyday. Homework will not be given
most nights, but is expected to be done by the next class when given. ****
Reading is expected nightly.
8. Projects: Research Paper and one
project per nine-week period. (Subject
to Change at my will)
9. Nine-Week Exam/Midterm: Includes all
materials covered from the current nine-week period and any prior nine-week
period. Nine-Week Exams/Midterms are
given according to the school set schedule.
10.
We will read several novels in this class. You will be given ample time to
acquire them, and you must have them in order to receive a grade that day. You
may buy them online, download them, or go to a library. Not having internet,
not buying them, etc. will not be taken as an excuse. Get the deadgum book!
11.
At times we will watch video clips, movies, etc. to enhance our learning. These
technological enhancements at times are above the rating of G. This
acknowledges you give permission to have your student view these videos.
Grade Criteria:
*At the end of each term
student grades will be determined by the total points earned by the student
divided by the total number of points possible.
* Extra Credit will be
offered throughout each quarter. (ACHS,
Venues, Books, etc.)
*Please use only blue or
black ink on assignments to be turned in. Pencils may only be used on scantron
based tests.
* All out of class essays are to be turned in with
12pt Times New Roman font, double spaced, black ink, with a header including
your last name and page number on the top right corner.
*If a student misses a day from class, it is
his/her responsibility to see me the day he/she returns to class to obtain the
Information regarding
assignments missed. In addition,
students may get information on teacher website. It is also the students’ responsibility to
schedule a time to make up quizzes and tests.
*Make-up work will not be accepted. Do your work when it is given, and
turn it in when the due date is set.
Attendance Policy:
From the DCPS Student Code of
Conduct:
*Students who are absent
shall receive a grade of zero (0) for work missed for the day(s) or class
period(s) in which an absence(s) occurs. Students shall be responsible for
making up missed work for each absence.
Students shall receive 100% credit for the make-up work for all absences
completed within the allotted time. The school principal shall determine the
appropriate length of time for completion of assignments.
*Students
with unexcused absences shall be held accountable through provisions of the Code of Student Conduct. Other
appropriate penalties, such as detention beyond the regular school schedule or
appropriate counseling programs for students and parents, may be administered
at the school principal’s or designee’s discretion.
*Any student who misses more
than eight (8) days of a course or four (4) days on a block schedule during one
grading period must meet both criteria below to be eligible for a passing grade
(A-D) in that course:
1. The student passes the
required comprehensive quarter exam or the required comprehensive project in
the course. A comprehensive exam or
comprehensive project will be given to all students in courses for each grading
period; and
2. The student has an overall
passing grade in the course for the grading period.
Academic Integrity:
Personal pride and integrity
are essential to Atlantic Coast’s dedication to academic excellence and are
fundamental elements of the Student Statement of commitment. Cheating is a Class II offense as defined in
the Duval County School Board Student Code of Conduct. Consequences may include suspension from
school. Cheating, to include plagiarism,
will not be tolerated.
Honor Code: I pledge that I have neither given nor
received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/test. Signature:
Guidance Contact Info:
To schedule a conference, the
parent/guardian should call the appropriate house office.
Media Policy/Technology/Readings:
At
times we may be exposed to movies, videos, youtube clips, songs, or other means
of media that academically go along with and add to our texts and discussions.
These are geared towards the college level and are preparing our students for
the next level of academia; such is one of the goals of our course. If any of the films are objectionable, equivalent alternatives will be
found for your student. Be aware, however, that students who see films
independently of the rest of the class may not benefit from the class
discussions, which are a key method of developing analytical skills.
Assigned Texts:
Students will be required to acquire a copy of the following novels to be
prepared for class. You may use a tablet, ipad, library book, kindle, or
purchase your own hard copy.
We are looking forward to a
wonderful year at Atlantic Coast High School!
Read and discuss this information with your parents/guardians. Sign (both student and parent/guardian) and return
to Coach Cline for your first grade, and place the syllabus in your notebook
Student’s Signature:
____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Daytime Contact Number:
________________________________________________________________
Email Address:
___________________________________________________
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