In this course students will…
-determine theme;
-analyze plot and its various phases;
-examine how literary elements affect plot progression, assist in character development, and convey meaning, including: motif, symbol, foreshadowing, echoing, flashback, opposition, metaphor, irony, foil, choice of language; 


This course provides opportunities to for students to develop the following skills:
1.Explain the function of character.
2.Explain the function of setting.
3.Explain the function of plot and structure.
4.Explain the function of the narrator or speaker.
5.Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbolism.

Credentialed teacher with almost 20 years of experience in education. Certified AP English teacher, forensics coach (speech and debate), with an extensive background in drama.  I have taught in multiple states in the U.S. and spent three years teaching in China.  I am traveler, chef, poet, and storyteller, specializing in writing instruction, literary analysis, creative projects, and above all, building student teacher relationships.

2 - 4 每週課外時間
Homework
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細節: Students will read one novel each month (typically around 6 hours of reading) and submit one essay for each novel (approximately 500 words).
Assessment
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細節: Assessments for this course will be essays written on each of the novels read.  Essay topic will come from a list of previous AP English Literature and Composition prompts.
等級
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細節: As a supplemental honors (or extra credit) course, students enrolled in the full year course will work towards and be graded on an accumulation of points.  Students not enrolled in the full year course may receive a certificate of completion upon request.

Under the point accumulation system, students and parents may choose to have points applied to a student's semester grade or receive an honors certificate. Please note, students must earn a minimum of 18 points to qualify for an honors certificate.

Semester Grading
Engagement 8 points 
Essay One 9 points
Essay Two 9 points
Essay Three 9 points
Total possible 34 points 

Engagement: students are expected to attend class on time, leave their cameras on at all times, and actively participate in class discussions each day. Students doing that shall earn two points for each class. Students that do not attend, have their camera closed, or fail to participate will not earn points for the day. 

Essays:
Essays will be graded using the former AP 9-point rubric. Based on this rubric, a C essay is worth 5-6 points, with a B worth 7, and an A 8-9 points.  The standards for these essays are high, and typically most students score 4-6 points per essay. Students that are able to accumulate 20 points prior to the third essay may be excused from the third essay.

 

This class is designed as a supplement to my full year English course, "Great Balls of Fire" American Literature and Pop Culture. While students are not required to be enrolled in that course to join this section, it is recommended.

Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Moby Dick
Invisible Man
Lolita
*a sixth novel, student choice from list provided