AP English Language and Composition Curriculum Map

1 Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th QuarterIn the Beginning, there was the Word: Introduction to the Course, Close Reading.

America, The Beautiful

What Does Our Past Tell Us About Our Present?

The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth?

Objectives are cumulative and practice continues over time

-introduction to AP-explore essential AP concepts in summer reading-introduce or review close reading & annotation-definition of the “essay” - levels of interpretation-color-marking-levels of diction-DIDLS-SOAPSTone-methods of persuasion: logos, pathos & ethos-writing process-MLA format- intro. AP exam format-develop vocabulary

-analyze place in texts-analyze the author’s attitude toward the American landscape-apply knowledge of ethical, logical and emotional appeals while reading-reinforce & explore voice, diction, and syntax in essays and other literary forms- research essay process & project- continue to engage in the writing process-practice oral and written discourse of literary analysis

-understand and analyze author’s use of allusion- define and use literary concepts of metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, allusion, & hyperbole- discuss layers of meaning in text-explore author’s purpose, audience and word choice-understand levels of questioning: literal, analytical and synthesis-review grammar/sentence structure as writer’s tools-standard vs. nonstandard syntax-introduce modes of discourse

-understand point of view including bias, subjectivity and “poetic license”- understand and analyze features of syntax: repetition, sentence types and lengths, parallelism, paradox, stream of consciousness -analyze author’s intentions in terms of stylistic choices-explore humor, satire, and irony-hone research skills

Anchor Texts On Writing, Stephen King (summer reading)

Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Crucible, Arthur Miller, Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury

excerpts from The Things They Carried, Tim O’BrienIn Cold Blood, Truman Capote

Additional Texts “Keeping a Notebook,” Joan Didion“Why I Write,” Joan Didion“On Learning to Read,” Malcom X“How Reading Changed My Live,” Anna Quindporlen, Riverside Readerexcerpts from “I

“The Senses of Place,” a visual essay, Riverside Reader“Red, White and Beer,” Dave Barry McGraw Hill Reader “Dear Scottie,” F. Scott Fitzgeraldexcerpts from Nickel and Dimed in America, Barbara

“Roselily,” Alice WalkerReadings from Black, White and Jewish, Rebecca WalkerThe Crucible, Arthur Millerfilm excerpt, The Cruciblefilm excerpt, Good Night and Good

Vietnam War Photosfilm excerpt, Letters Home“Guernica,” Pablo PicassoFilm excerpt, Capote“Marilyn Monroe” and “A Beautiful Child,” CapoteCh. 2

Hear America Reading,” Jim Burke“The Lonely, Good Company of Books,” Richard Rodriguez, McGraw Hill Reader“Grounds for Fiction,” Julia Alvarez, Riverside Reader“How to Mark a Book,” Moritmer Adler, McGraw Hill Reader

Ehrenreichfilm excerpt, 30 DaysThe Glass Castle, Jeanette WallsNature writing: Thoreau, Carson, Dillard, Proulx“The Forest in the Seeds” and “Infernal Paradise,” Barbara Kingsolver, High Tide in TucsonDepression photos, Dorthea LangePhotos of New York City, Jonathan Rhys Meyers“On Photography,” Susan Sontag

Luck“Why I Wrote the Crucible,” Arthur MillerFahrenheit 451, Ray Bradburyfilm excerpt, excerpt from The Declaration of Independence and The Bill of RightsCurrent articles regarding censorship and book banning provided by trhe ALA during Banned Books week“The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” Ursula K. Le Guin“Doorways: A Visual Essay,” Christopher M. Pizzi, Riverside Reader

“Deconstructing Media,” Mirror on AmericaDeath penalty cartoons, bumper stickers and t-shirtsExamples of memoir and creative non-fiction essays from Mirth of a NationExcerpts from authors such as: Jennifer Traig, James Frey, David Sedaris, Garrison Keillor, Dave BarryExcerpts from The Onion and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Papers/Assignments - A.P. essay prompt pre-test-Informal response guided reading questions- Reading and Writing Autobiography- Goals essay

-Comparison/Contrast essay-response to teacher-designed essay prompts analyzing unfamiliar text-Expository essay imitative writing-released AP Prompt writing-self-scoring and reflection-writing conferences-Revision paper

- Analyze criterion of the AP rubric, examine/discuss anchor papers-In-class essays focusing on prompt analysis, organization and using textual support-writing conferences-Revision of low scoring in-class writing - self-reflections

-Objective to subjective newspaper argument (narrative nonfiction)-Stream of consciousness writing-Visual argument or Photo-essay on the Death Penalty (or related topic)-Documented argument essay-Year End Self Evaluation-Advice letters

ProjectsIndependent Study Project

Independent Study Project

n/aBook Trailer digital projectIndependent Study Project

Documented essay (research)Independent Study Project

Assessments -AP Pre-test-reading quizzesMLA quiz-brown bag exam for Summer

-terminology text-reading quizzes-Practice AP Test-vocabulary quizzes

-comprehension test-reading quizzes-vocabulary quizzes

-AP Practice Essay

- reading quizzes-Post-test AP Essay-Post test AP Multiple Choice

Reading text-Terminology test

-AP pre-test essay-Narrative essay

-various writing activities-SOAPStone analysis-color-marking and -annotation exercises

-movie review-research paper-Practice AP Essay

- color-marking activities, SOAPStone analysischapter questions, worksheets, formal/informal writing

-AP Practice Multiple Choice-FL Virtual School free online activities

- color-marking activities, chapter questions, worksheets, formal/informal writing, SOAPStone analysis

-Final Exam

-research paper-AP practice essays

-various writing activities-SOAPStone analysis-color-marking and -annotation exercises