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; 
-understand the mono-myth (Hero’s Journey), The Heroine’s Journey, The Villain’s Journey, and character archetypes;
-develop an understanding of modern pop-culture.

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.
6.Explain the function of comparison.
7.Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of a portion or whole text.

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.

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Students will be assigned weekly homework, unit projects, and periodical writing assignments.  The majority of the homework in this course will be reading, as students will typically be expected to read approximately 70-100 pages a week.  Students will also be assigned 1-2 poems or a short nonfiction piece to read and analyze each week. Additional activities may also be assigned.
2 - 4 每週課外時間
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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” Mark Haddon
“A Prayer for Owen Meany,” John Irving
“The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,” Douglas Adams (if time allows)

Films
“Casablanca”
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
“Life is Beautiful”