What is AP Lit?
AP Lit Class
AP Lit & Comp TEST
Reading
Writing
100
For what does "A. P." stand?
What is "Advanced Placement because you may qualify for college credit. In Mrs. B's lexicon it stands for "attack the prompt" because that is the most important part of writing an analysis essay.
100
What can I expect to do in this class?
What is engage in critical reading analytical writing.
100
What is the date of the 2013 AP Lit test?
What is May 9th.
100
Is AP Lit primarily involved with British, American, or World literature?
What is all of the above. Unlike your peers in 12th grade English, you will be reading authors from the "literary canon."
100
Do we do a lot of writing in A.P Literature and Composition?
What is of course! We will write one each of the tested essays---Poetry Analysis, Prose Analysis, and Open Response--- each quarter. In addition, we will write a couple essays each quarter on a specific reading. We will also write some "paragraph analyses," which are basically an intro to an essay that never gets developed.
200
What is the "open essay"?
What is a 40-minute essay on a literary topic that ETS provides, supported by your own reading. There is the dreaded AP book list that will provide a list of books that have been used in the past.
200
Are we allowed to have food and drinks in this classroom?
What is within reason! A small snack is not a problem. Ordering a pizza is! A cookie is OK; a huge cake is not! Water is good for you. Sticky soda on the floors not!
200
How much will the AP Lit test cost?
What is $89.00.
200
Will we read many any nonfiction this year?
What is the primary focus of AP Lit is "imaginative literature" meaning fiction. We will, however, read a few support essays that are nonfiction.
200
How much time do we have to write an in class essay?
What is forty minutes. You must write three essays on the A.P. test which equates to forty minutes a piece. This time is intended to prepare you for the test.
300
What is one rumor you have heard about the A.P. Literature and Composition class?
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300
What happens if I miss class?
What is it is your responsibility to make up all missed work. You will find my website to be very helpful. Make sure you check with a classmate or send me an email. You have one "grace day" for minor assignments; major assignments must be turned in on the day due.
300
How long do I have to complete the multiple-choice portion of the AP test?
What is one hour.
300
Will we read many novels this year?
What is at least one per quarter.
300
How do you teach the writing process?
What is the "Toulmin Method." You must become experts at analysis then follow a rather simple formula for setting up your essay.
400
What strategies should I use for formulating a title for my timed essays?
What is none! Do not waste your time with a title. They can often be distracting and will gain no credit.
400
What is the format for our classes?
What is "chunk and chew." I give you a "chunk" of information---either in notes or in a reading. You "chew" on this information to come up with knowledge. Everyone works towards a common goal. No hitchhikers!!!
400
In the "Analysis of Poetry" portion of the A.P. test, what will you be asked to do?
What is write an essay in which you analyze a poem.
400
Is there a particular author that we will focus on more than others?
What is William Shakespeare! Mrs. B LOVES Shakespeare! She also loves James Joyce! ;)
400
Can I just watch the movies rather than reading all those novels for the essays?
What is NO! The movie may provide you with the plot of a novel, but it will not help you analyze writer's style, purpose, narrative voice, etc.
500
How many essays will I have to write each quarter?
What is lots! We will write at least one prose analysis, one poetry analysis, and one "open" essay each quarter. In addition, we write two or three essay related to our literature selections.
500
ARe we able to use our "BYOT" devices?
What is of course! However, I do not tolerate distracting misuse of personal devices.
500
How many points are deducted for an in correctly answered on the Multiple Choice portion of the test.
What is none. Beginning in May 2011, total scores have been based on the number of questions answered correctly. POints are no longer deducted for incorrect answers. No points are awarded for unanswered questions.
500
Will we read a novel for our end of the year research paper?
What is The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, a novel about the Viet Nam war that blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction.
500
Do grammar and spelling count on the A.P. test?
What is somewhat. Good grammar and correct spelling are always important. The scoring guidelines state that poorly written essays will not receive an upper-level score. However, the folks at ETF do consider the essay to be a rough draft.
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