Ramp Up to Advanced Literacy-Grade 10



Advanced Placement Literature and Composition SyllabusMs. Annie Howard2017-2018left15303500Email: ann.howard@jefferson.kyschools.usPhone: (502) 485-8275Website: mrshoward134. (no before the web address) *Please sign up for Reminders on this site (both students and parents)Planning: 3rd period and 6th period AP Exam Date: Wednesday, May 9 at 8:00 A.M. COURSE DESCRIPTION:AP Literature and Composition explores English Literature, as well as informational reading based on historical, cultural, and social, as well as analysis of Literature. There will also be a vast array of poetry that students will respond to and critique from an analytical perspective. Students will have timed essays every 4 weeks, as well as multiple choice practices to hone writing and test taking skills. There will be outside essays assigned that will assess students’ analysis of culture, social, and argument with the opportunity to revise in Writer’s Workshops throughout the school year as well as conferencing with their teacher and peers. Students will complete a Novel Project in which they will work as a group and will study biographical information about the author, philosophical background for the novel, major themes and an in-depth critique of the work. Students will present their project and will be graded on clarity, creativity, thoroughness, and group cooperation. There will also be a critical analysis research paper interpreting character, style, and theme of a book of their choice; books must be Classical in origin. Students will have frequent opportunities in class to conference and revise their papers throughout the six weeks it is assigned. Students will keep a dialectical journal on two of the books they will read this year. They are also responsible for independently reading one Classical text each six weeks with a comprehensive interview/project about books that they have read throughout the course of the year.KEY STANDARDS:Reading - Students will develop tools to help comprehend and analyze difficult texts. Reading will include whole class novels, poems, short stories, and prose excerpts as well as independent reading of AP novels, poems, and prose excerpts.All reading will focus on interpretation, including the impact of the author’s use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Reading assignments will be discussed in a variety of methods in class: whole class discussionsmall group discussionSocratic Seminarone-on-one interview with the instructorWriting - Students will participate in the writing process to produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. Writing pieces to be completed this year include:Daily writing prompts to improve writing speed and depthBi-weekly poetry written responses to include an interpretation of a poem including the impact of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Poetry practice AP Literature exam essays focusing on interpreting the poem and how the author uses literary elements to enhance the meaning of the poem.Prose excerpt practice AP Literature exam essays focusing on interpreting the text and how the author uses literary elements to develop complex characters within the excerpt.Open question practice AP Literature exam essays in order to analyze themes and complex characters in a whole text while using specific references to the text. Critical literary analysis argumentative essay with multiple drafts utilizing literary criticism and specific details from the text to make and explain judgements about Charlotte Bronte’s artistry and the quality of Jane Eyre. Extended literary analysis essay with multiple drafts focusing on analyzing the value of William Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury within its social, historical context as well as the modern cultural value of the text while providing specific, apt details from the text as evidence. Language - Students will acquire and accurately use general academic vocabulary and literary terminology. Students will demonstrate Standard English grammar while writing and speaking.Language instruction will be direct with lessons focused on correct sentence structure. There will also be direct instruction on deviating from accepted structure in order to create one’s own style and voice. Language assessments will be imbedded in student writing. The instructor will provide feedback and allow for revisions of in-class writing and first draft essays. Language revisions will be ongoing throughout the year, revisiting pieces to create one’s own style and voice.Speaking and Listening - Students will come prepared to initiate and collaborate in a range of discussions. Speaking and listening assessments will include whole class discussions, small group discussions, one-on-one instructor interviews, and Socratic Seminars.GRADING: Formative and summative are the two types of grading that are used. Both are necessary to demonstrate mastery of the standards. Grades are recorded on infinite campus and can be accessed via parent portal or student portal. Also, grade sheets will be distributed periodically to be signed by parents and returned.Formative assessments are intended to track progress toward mastery of the standards. Examples include: Homework, writing processes, reading logs (prior to collection), note taking, guided questions, etc.The instructor will provide feedback on each writing piece throughout the writing process in order to improve analysis skills, inclusion of specific details and references to the text, organization and coherence, and sentence structure and grammar. Students will revise pieces after feedback is provided, and the instructor will re-score revised writing.Summative assessments will carry the weight of the grade. Examples include: Submitted reading logs, quizzes, tests, finals, final writing pieces, proficiency tests, digital projects, etc.Writing Non-Negotiables:1. All sentences must start with a capital letter and end with punctuation.*Writing will not be scored if the 2. All proper nouns and the pronoun “I” must be following criteria is missing or not met. capitalized. 3. All new paragraphs must be indented (except for business letters)Grading scale for Jeffersontown High School:A90-100B80-89C70-79D60-69U59 and belowBenchmarks for College/Career Readiness:ACT English: 18 ACT Reading: 20Compass English: 74 Compass Reading: 85CLASS RULES/EXPECTATIONS:BE PREPARED-Be in dress code.Be in your seat with supplies/assignment ready.Bring your binder and books each plete all assignments on time.BE ENGAGED-Pay attention!Stay awake and alert at all times.NO ELECTRONICS (including IPODS, IPADS, Cell phones, etc.) UNLESS instructed by the teacher to use for educational purposes only (such appropriate purposes include independent reading, researching literary elements, whole class novels, vocabulary assistance, etc.)RESPECT OTHERS- This includes having a positive attitude towards the teacher, peers, visitors, and respecting the classroom furniture and materials.Respect the room-Keep it clean. -Return all materials to their areas.-Clean up any/all trash, spills, etc.-Remember, drinks and snacks are a privilege; not a right. This privilege can be taken away if abused. HOMEWORK: I believe that homework is an important part of the learning process. Therefore, expect to be assigned homework on a regular basis. I promise you that it will not be fluff work or busy work, but it will be practice of the skills we are learning and will help prepare you for upcoming assessments. It is required that you complete homework in order to be allowed to remediate (see below for remediation details). MAKE UP WORK: Students are responsible for picking up their makeup work from the makeup bin located in the back of the class. In order to make up tests or quizzes, students must schedule a time with Mrs. Howard. Long term projects assigned before the absence in question are due on the due date. Students who skip class or are in tardy hall will NOT be allowed to make up classwork or assessments for a grade. LATE WORK: Late work will not be accepted unless there is an excused absence on the due date of the assignment. Once again, long term projects are due on the due date, regardless of absences between the assigned date and due date.REMEDIATION: Extended learning opportunities are available on Maroon and White days during the school day. Remediation is not a crutch for students to make up work not done in class. It is intended for students who need extra help in mastering the standards or enrichment for those who have already mastered them. In order for students to receive credit for attending remediation they must have the following:Completed practice for the standard Corrected practice, if feedback from Ms. Howard indicated to do soACADEMIC DISHONESTY/PLAGIARISM: The JCPS Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline defines academic dishonesty as follows: “Academic Dishonesty—any attempt to gain academic credit or recognition to which one is not entitled or to assist others in doing so.” In the case of academic dishonesty or plagiarism, a student will receive a “0” for the assignment. They will be allowed to remediate the assignment only after completing additional practice and staying after school.Reading List:(*provided by the school)Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteWide Sargasso Sea by Jean RhysThe Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas HardyThe Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Macbeth by William ShakespeareHeart of Darkness by Joseph ConradVarious novels from the AP list to be read independentlyPoems from various English and American PoetsStudents will be required to read one book of their choice from the AP Reading List each six weeks and complete a Major Work Data Sheet for each book. By reading a wide variety of literature from the AP Reading List, students increase their chances of scoring higher on the AP Test in May. The titles above were selected for their literary merit and their relevance to the unit’s essential question. The language and themes reflect the periods in which they were written. I encourage your parents to read along with you and to generate discussion. If you find any of the material objectionable, I will work with you to select an alternate assignment.----------------------PLEASE CUT, SIGN AND RETURN TO MS. HOWARD------------------Parent/Student/Teacher Understanding for Advanced Placement Literature and Composition1. Parents and students, please read over the syllabus and discuss it.2. Please encourage students to read daily, as well as follow up on assignments. 3. Please sign up for reminders on my website: MsHoward134. (parents AND students). I will send out assignment reminders and important announcements through remind. You can also download the app.4. If you have questions, please contact me at ann.howard@jefferson.kyschools.us5. Please be aware of the academic dishonesty/plagiarism policy noted within the syllabus, as well as late work and makeup work policies. PRINT Student’s NameStudent’s SIGNATUREPRINT Parent/Guardian’s NAMEParent/Guardian’s SIGNATUREParent CELL PHONE NUMBER (if applicable)Parent EMAILThis page is to serve as your shopping list and deadline reminders!SUPPLIES DUE BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 22:1 - 1” binders – (one binder for English only – not to be shared with other subjects)1 pack of 5 dividersOne spiral notebook or composition notebook (college ruled)Loose leaf paper (college ruled)Journal (to be used second semester)Blue/Black Ink PensPencils Red PensHighlighters (three different colors)4 GB thumb drive (required for digital projects and typed pieces)Dictionary and Thesaurus at home (or access to website)AP novel for Independent Reading (This should be an AP book that interests and challenges the student but does not have to be a new book. It can be a book from Ms. Howard’s class library, public library, borrowed book from a friend, etc.)$10 AP Test deposit OR One Stop Shop Receipt to indicate deposit is paid$4 English feeParent/Guardian Reading LetterThe following books will be used as the year progresses. I will have a set for students to check out from me, but some students prefer to purchase their own. You might want to get them now, or right before the class reading begins. (You may buy these books used [ is a great site], check them out from a library, borrow from someone, download them on a kindle app or iBooks app for a phone or iPad, download a free PDF to a computer, etc.) Again, it is NOT required to purchase these books.Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteWide Sargasso Sea by Jean RhysThe Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas HardyThe Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Macbeth by William ShakespeareHeart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad ................
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