AP Literature and Composition: Course Overview AP Literature and Composition: Course Overview

Overview “Students choosing AP English Literature and Composition should be interested in studying literature of various periods and genres and using this wide reading knowledge in discussions of literary topics” Focus on: the experience of literature, the interpretation of literature and the evaluation of literature

Basic Objectives Identify Literary devices and explain how they create meaning in a particular text Develop a sophisticated writing and reading styles. Become familiar with literary theory and movements.

Types of Writing To Understand: Response and Reaction papers To Explain: Analysis, Interpretation, and Explication papers: Language and Structure To Evaluate: Making and Explaining arguments and exploring social/ cultural value activities: annotation, free-writing, journaling.

Units of Study 1. The Short Story 5. Poetry 2. Satire 6. Modern Drama 3 Tragedy 7. Research 4 The Novel

Outside Readings. 5 books (2) Pre 1900 (2) Post 1900 (1) Shakespeare

Necessary Materials Course notebook and reading journal Class Folder Senior Project Folder/ Portfolio

Course Texts Norton Introduction to Literature, 9 th edition British Literature Text Misc. Course Readings.

Class Rules 1. Be on time 2. Treat each other w/ respect 3. Come prepared