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A.P. English Literature ~ Mrs. Anna Williams
B.A. ~ University of Virginia English
M.Ed.~ University of Virginia Secondary English Education
5th year in LCPS
What we will study: Modern and classic novels and plays Poetry Short stories Reading, writing, analysis Some literary theory Film study/book comparison
Emphasis is on skills – critical reading, writing, and analysis
What/how/why
Thursday, May 5 @ 8 a.m. Must pass class and take exam to get
weight added to g.p.a. Weight = 1.0 Payment is due by February 1, 2011 See LCPS website for payment info
55 multiple-choice questions 1 hour to complete multiple-choice
3 essays 2 hours to complete essays One prose analysis essay One poetry analysis essay One open prompt
Grades will come from: Writing – approximately 55% of quarter
grade Quizzes Oral presentations Homework Creative projects Group assignments participation
Rubrics – always! Essay rubrics primarily based on
writing assessment from AP Homework, class work, participation –
see annotation rubric
Reflects true A.P. exam 1 hour multiple-choice – last class day 2 hours to write 3 essays – during exam
period
First quarter – independent poetry study
Second quarter – independent prose study
Third quarter - Exam review – specific skill practice
Fourth quarter - Independent novel for film analysis
Do their best Keep up with reading Advocate for themselves Come to class with work completed,
supplies on hand, ready to participate No late homework 10% per DAY (not class) late penalty for
papers and projects Extra points for early papers and projects
Answer emails and phone calls as quickly as possible – 4th block planning
Be here for your students each morning Be here for students in the afternoon
by appointment Keep website current
Work with students and parents to help them be successful
Remediate Enrich
Checking planner and website Discussing novels, poems, class work Encouraging them Communicating with me if there are
issues I need to know
Quizlet College Board Mrs. Williams’ Webpage