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Introduction to AP English Literature & Composition
Throughout eight lessons, students will examine core readings, including modern and contemporary selections that illuminate a variety of themes, and practice their writing.
Class experience
US Grade 11 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Throughout 8 lessons, students will examine core readings, including modern and contemporary selections that illuminate a variety of themes. AP English Literature and Composition closely follows the requirements described in the AP English Literature and Composition Course and Exam Description (CED), including the fundamentals of literary analysis and introductory college composition. This course would act as an introduction to the materials and prepare students for the test or for college...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Welcome to AP English LitMy lesson is about explaining what the AP English Literature and Composition test is about and how it is formatted. We will learn about common Advanced Prep vocabulary. This lesson includes a deconstructed poem stanza activity.Week 2Lesson 2Characterization in LiteratureThis class will feature a lesson on characterization. Students will develop a thesis statement and practice more Advance Prep vocabulary.Week 3Lesson 3Setting in LiteratureSmall-group: setting & structure analysis in WALL-E (scenes and themes); Mini-lesson: setting (slides); Whole-class: discussion of Common App and Coalition for College prompts (college application essay preparation guide); Vocabulary practiceWeek 4Lesson 4Tone and Syntax in LiteratureWhole class activity; Independent: reading & annotation of “This Is Just to Say”; Mini-lesson: syntax, point of view & tone; Small-group: collaboration to punctuate “This Is Just to Say” for different tonesWeek 5Lesson 5Bringing It All TogetherIndependent: journal (Write about a situation in which you said you were sorry but really weren’t); Whole-class: review of AP Classroom MC formative assessment results data and question stems; Small-group: support for correct answer and discussion of process of elimination for AP Classroom MC questions; Guided reading/listening & discussion of excerpt of Heart of Darkness Chapter 1 (Audible recording); Independent : annotation of selected scenes from Chapter 1; Small-group: AP Exam promptsWeek 6Lesson 6AP-Level Essay Writing SkillsSmall group: discussion of GLOWS & GROWS for “Oreo by Design”; College application essay & one college application essay that worked (group choice); Independent: idea and detail generation for Common App and Coalition for College prompts (college application essay preparation guide); Vocabulary practiceWeek 7Lesson 7Annotating and Analyzing for APModeling: annotation & analysis of “Story of an Hour” [literary elements: characterization (slides, traits chart), setting, plot & structure, point of view & tone (slides, chart)] independent: AP Classroom Daily Videos (1.A2, 1.A3, 2.A1, & 3.B1); Vocabulary practiceWeek 8Lesson 8College Essay TipsIndependent: reading and impressions of Costco college application essay; Small-group: discussion of Costco college application essay; Mini-lesson: college application essay tips (slides); Independent: “Story of an Hour” analysis paragraph (graphic organizer) and look at examples (writing tips slides); Vocabulary practice
This class is taught in English.
By the end of this course, students will have developed a foundational understanding of AP English literature, including advanced vocabulary, syntax, literary analysis, writing techniques, and how to write a thesis statement.
BA in English Literature from Mount Ida College; Graduated 2009 MA in English Literature from Wake Forest University; Graduated 2017 Completed training at Wake Forest University's Advanced Placement Summer Institute
I am happy to accommodate any learner's needs. Please let me know as soon as you enroll if you need any accommodation.
Materials: a pen or pencil handy journal or notebook paper computer
We will refer to publicly available readings that I will provide via pdf format.
Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm an English teacher with both ESL and English K-12 experience. I have a background in writing, editing, creative writing, and grammar. I received my MA from Wake Forest University on a full scholarship in 2015. I also...
Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
4-18 learners per class
