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