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4010025-36195000AP English Literature and Composition2020-2021 Course SyllabusMrs. Christy Gonzalezchristygonzalez@Exam Date: May 5, 2021Course Overview:Welcome to?AP English Literature and Composition,?a rigorous and challenging course taught on a college level, which includes intensive writing, the study of a variety of literary genres and works, plus careful and deliberate reading for multiple levels of meaning. This course will develop your writing skills, and as you become concise and illuminating writers, you will see that writing is a?craft, which is something more than just function and formula. ?You will learn to write on a college level as you examine and analyze forms of literature from poetry and short stories to drama and novels.? My primary goal is to teach you to be analytical readers who can grasp basic plot as well as dissect literature for form, function, and meaning. ?The works in this course will fall under both American and World Literature.?Course GoalsIn this course, you will:Move beyond the pragmatic responses of the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) rubrics and the traditional five paragraph essay. ?Learn to place emphasis on content, purpose, and audience to focus your organization. ?Focus on literary analysis. You will be expected to read widely and then reflect on your reading through extensive discussion, analysis, writing, and re-writing. ?The ExamThe AP Literature and Composition Exam is divided into two sections. Multiple Choice - 45% of the test. 60 minutes are allotted for this sectionThe passages consist of both prose and poetry and test on elements such as point of view, character, symbolism, style, diction, syntax, tone, theme, figurative language, and irony.? The number of questions generally ranges between 52 and 60.Written Responses - 55% of the test. 120 minutes are allotted for this sectionThere are three analytical essay prompts given: a comparison and contrast, a response to a passage an open-ended question.? The open-ended question can be answered using evidence from any number of works of literary merit.? It is this question that demands AP Literature students read a number of novels, plays, short stories, and poems.? Literary Works to be studiedThe following works will be read and studied intensively and deliberately. They represent variousgenres from a variety of different time periods. The works selected require careful, deliberative reading that yields multiple meaningsAnimal Farm – George Orwell *summer reading*A Thousand Splendid Sons – Khaled Hosseini *summer reading*The Handmaids Tale – Margaret AtwoodThe Alchemist – Paul CoehloThe Metamorphosis – Franz KafkaDeath of a Salesmen – Arthur MillerOthello – William ShakespeareThe Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar WildeSupplemental MaterialsLiterature & Composition, Second Edition – Carol Jago; Renee H. Shea; Lawrence Scanlon; Robin Dissin Aufses How to Read Literature Like a Professor – Thomas FosterFirst Nine Weeks – Conformity and Rebellion(8/24/20 – 10/23/20)Long FictionA Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood(summer reading)Animal Farm – George OrwellA Thousand Splendid Sons – Khaled HosseiniSecond Nine Weeks - Identity and Culture(10/26/20 – 1/22/21)Long Fiction novelsMetamorphosis – Franz KafkaDeath of a Salesman – Arthur MillerThe Alchemist – Paul Coehlo (to be read during winter break)Third Nine Weeks – Love and Relationships(1/25/21 – 3/26/21)Long FictionOthello – William ShakespeareThe Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar WildeFourth Nine Weeks – Course Review(4/5/21 – 6/9/21)AP Literature Test prep Novel reviewAssignments throughout the course of the year:Asking Questions (AQ) and Responses (This discussion and inquiry method will be used with short story responses, narrative poetry, and major works.)Extension Activities for Major WorksStudents reflect their mastery in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating a work in literature. They will demonstrate their mastery through an activity that focuses on one or more of the following:assessment of themes, social and historical values, discrimination of ideas, value of evidence,use of language to provide meaning. In-class Essays (close reading)Depending on the prompt and the focus for the essay, students will write to specific requirements for each in-class essay:Students will write to explain: expository, analytical essays in which they draw upon textual details to develop an extended explanation/interpretation of the meanings of a literary text.Students will write to evaluate: analytical, argumentative essays in which they draw upon textual details to make and explain judgments about a work’s artistry and quality, and its social and cultural values.Students will write an interpretation of a piece of literature that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering the work’s:Structure, style, and themesSocial and historical values it reflects and embodiesElements such as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and toneMajor Works Data Sheet (MWDS)Students will write an interpretation of a piece of literature that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering the work’s structure, characters, style, symbols, themes, and the social and historical values it reflects and embodies. Students will use the following skills: knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis.Objective TestsObjective tests will assess students’ ability to apply, interpret, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate toconfirm their understanding of a work of literature. Questions will involve structure, style, theme, social and historical values, rhetoric, figurative language, syntax, imagery, symbolism, detail, tone, and point of view.Out-of-Class EssaysDepending on the assignment and the focus for the essay, students will write to specific requirements for each out-of-class essay:Students will write to explain: expository, analytical essays in which they draw upon textual details to develop an extended explanation/interpretation of the meanings of a literary text.Students will write to evaluate: analytical, argumentative essays in which they draw upon textual details to make and explain judgments about a work’s artistry and quality, and its social and cultural values.Students will write an interpretation of a piece of literature that is based on a careful observation of textual details, considering the work’s:Structure, style, and themesSocial and historical values it reflects and embodiesElements such as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tonePoetry Responses Students write an interpretation, a subjective response, or a combination of both to poetry by considering the poem’s structure, style, themes, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.They will do one or several of the following: analyze, apply skills and knowledge, synthesize with other works of literature, and evaluate the meaning and relevance.Review SessionsPrior to the AP exam, there will be review sessions scheduled after school. Some will also occur throughout the year and will be announced in advanced to students. Extra credit may be given for students who attend and participate. AP Mock ExamA mock exam will also be scheduled closer to the exam date. The date will be determined. This assignment will be graded. Grading Scale:The class will be divided into four sections each with a specific percent for each section:Summative Assessments: 35% (i.e.: unit/chapter tests, final project grade)Formative Assessments: 25% (i.e.: quizzes, project components, labs)Classwork: 20%Home Learning: 20%GRADING SCALEGradeNumerical ValueGrade Point ValueVerbal InterpretationA90-100%4Outstanding ProgressB80-89%3Above-Average ProgressC70-79%2Average ProgressD60-69%1Lowest acceptable progressF0-59%0FailureI00Incomplete (Secondary Only)Z-0Not turned in, No Credit, Missing AssignmentX--Excuse assignment, does not affect overall gradeAttendanceAbsences- All work is expected to be done on time. However, if your son/daughter misses school for any reason upon his or her return he or she will have to catch up on all missed work. Make-up work should be completed in the same length of time that is missed. This is to say, if your son/daughter misses my class once, all work should be made up the next day. If he or she misses two days, work should be made up within two days, etc. If the excused absence involves several days, schedules can be arranged to make up work. It is the student’s responsibility to look for the make-up work on my website or to ask me at the beginning of class what they missed. Classroom Procedures:Classroom conduct is necessary in order to maintain an orderly and cohesive learning environment. Each student will receive a conduct grade on their report card and this will also determine their eligibility for special events. Each student will be provided with a student code of conduct for my class which needs to be read, signed and returned to me (via Google Classroom) by Friday, 8/28/2020. Classroom Procedures – Virtual- Please log on to Zoom on time and ready for class. - Come prepared to class will all required materials. - Turn in completed assignments on time.- Follow directions the first time they are given. - Be Kind and RespectfulAll policies stated in the Pinecrest Glades Academy handbook will be enforced.After one violation, a teacher-student conference will be scheduled. After two violations, a parent/guardian will be contacted.After three violations, the student will be directed to the Principal’s Office.Depending on the severity of the infraction, steps 1 & 2 may be bypassed at the discretion of the teacher who will send the student directly to the Principal.Home LearningHome learning will typically be assigned every class. Students are required to complete the required reading in order to be prepared for in class discussion. There may be writing assignments as well. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and the school website.Plagiarism Policy:As per Dade County Public School’s Code of Student Conduct, “Plagiarism is a form of cheating when you present another person’s words or ideas as your own without giving the originator credit for the information”. Students are expected to exhibit ethical academic behavior at all times. Violations of the code of student conduct include?cheating?(the actual giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance on any form of academic work or requirement) and?plagiarism?(the copying of or misrepresentation of another’s work as one’s own).**Please be sure to read the Student Handbook for more detailed information on school policies****Changes to syllabus may be made at the teacher’s discretion.Required Supplies ListAccess to a computer and printer3-ring binderDividers (for binder) – Five sections minimum: AP Exam Framework/resources, Short Fiction, Poetry, Longer Fiction, Practice Questions (don’t set up until we talk about it in class)NotebookCollege-ruled paperPens, pencils, highlighters, Post It notesTab dividersThree-ring hole punch Required novel, when necessary***PRINT, SIGN, AND UPLOAD TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020***Mrs. Gonzalez’s Code of ConductAP English Literature & CompositionPlease log in to zoom on time. Attendance is mandatory.Follow directions the first time they are given.Have all your supplies, nearby, every day.Please remain on mute unless actively engaging in a discussion.RESPECT everyone in your class at all times.All assignments must be turned in on the due dates. No use of any other electronic devices (cellphones, iPods, video games, etc..) unless instructed by the teacher. If you have an excused absence you have two days to make up the work. It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed from the teacher or a student. Actively participate in group discussions and activities. Students cannot remain on mute in breakout rooms on Zoom.Follow the Pinecrest Glades Academy School Code of ConductHave a positive attitude and come eager to learn.I have read and understand the policies of Mrs. Gonzalez’s AP Literature classroom for the 2020-2021 school year and agree to abide by them.Parent’s signature: __________________________________________________Date: ___________________Parent’s Email: ___________________________________________________ Phone #__________________Student’s signature: ___________________________________________________________ Period:_________ Student’s name (print): ________________________________________________________ ................
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