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English IV (AP) 140
Writing

TIME FRAME: Throughtout Semester
GRADE: 12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL: 4

23.1 LANGUAGE ARTS - READING AND RESPONDING --- 23.1.2.9.1 --- 23.1.3.9.4 --- 23.1.3.9.5 --- 23.1.4.9.1 --- 23.1.4.9.2
23.2 LANGUAGE ARTS - EXPLORE AND RESPOND TO LITER --- 23.2.2.9.1 --- 23.2.2.9.2 --- 23.2.3.9.3 --- 23.2.4.9.4 --- 23.2.4.9.5 --- 23.2.4.9.6
23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS --- 23.3.1.9.3 --- 23.3.1.9.4 --- 23.3.2.9.1 --- 23.3.2.9.2 --- 23.3.2.9.3 --- 23.3.2.9.6
23.4 LANGUAGE ARTS - ENGLISH LANG CONVENTIONS --- 23.4.2.9.1 --- 23.4.2.9.2 --- 23.4.3.9.1 --- 23.4.3.9.2 --- 23.4.3.9.3
04.2 LRIT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY --- 04.2.3.0.4 --- 04.2.3.5.1 --- 04.2.3.5.4 --- 04.2.3.9.3




What makes writing effective?
How are ideas clearly communicated?
What are effective ways to develop, support and organize literary analysis?
What approaches and components make AP essays effective?




This class consists of a survey approach to British and World Literature spanning 13 centuries. The latter part of the course focuses on modern texts. The literature is chosen both for its aesthetic value and its cultural significance. The literature offers examination of the human condition, with a focus upon the principle concerns of literary criticism and the great ideas of civilization. Writing completed for the course focuses on in-depth text analysis as well as the application of ideas from the texts to our present day society. Another major emphasis of this course is the preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam in Literature and Composition. Text selections for the course are made with an awareness of what the test will demand.






Students in AP Senior English will:
-- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate literary terminology through discourse and writing,
-- Use the structure of narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and visual text to interpret and extend meaning,
-- Explore and respond to the aesthetic elements of literature including spoken, visual, and written text,
-- Develop a written response that is appropriate for the purpose,
-- Demonstrate appropriate use of the conventions and mechanics of the English language, including grammatical constructions and spelling,
-- Use an appropriate level of language and choose words appropriately for the purpose of the writing,
-- Communicate effectively in a variety of writing modes,
-- Write response to literature papers that demonstrate critical literary reading strategies and skills, clear thesis writing, effective argumentation skills that support thesis, and effective integration of textual support (both indirect and direct),
diting (especially in preparation for the AP test),
-- Write papers in MLA format which include all steps of the writing process.





All students will:
-- Be instructed in the literary terms, devices, and structures necessary for writing literary analysis,
-- Be given the opportunity to respond to literature in various written formats and genres,
-- Be taught a variety of organizational strategies for writing, especially for response to literature mode,
-- Be taught the numerous skills required for successful response to literature writing,
-- Receive instruction on the appropriate use of conventions and mechanics of the English language, including grammar and spelling,
-- Be given instructions about various formats for various purposes and audiences,
-- Write papers in MLA format,
-- Write a minimum of 10-12 papers following the complete writing process,
-- Complete 50 pages of written material (excluding tests and journals) by the end of the semester.





Assessment of student writing will include such forms as criterion-referenced essays and examinations. Students completing the writing process may conference with the teacher (prior to due date) to determine the necessary steps for completion and correctness.




Unfinished writing may be used as an instructional step for other units, such as speeches, debates, class presentations, and discussions. Unfinished writing may be graded under different standards as finished writing.