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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION Seniors 2013-2014

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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND

COMPOSITIONSeniors 2013-2014

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LITERARY CRITICS

Critical Thinking: Students will develop college-ready skills in...

close reading of unfamiliar and challenging literature

literary analysis of a variety of genres

short prose, poetry, satire, drama, novels

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WRITERS FOR LIFE

Composition: Students will...

improve writing fluency and speed

develop a personal voice

write a literary research paper independently (almost)

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THE USUAL

British Literature: Students will...

sample British literature - Anglo-Saxon to modern periods

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NOT THE USUAL

Vocabulary

individualized study

durable memory

personalized testing

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THE FUTURE IN AN INSTANT

Technology: Students will

discuss and write online

quiz online

learn 21st Century skills

use Edmodo as a LMS

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COLLEGE ON A DIME

Preparation for the AP exam (Thursday, May 8, 2014, 8 AM)

55-60 multiple choice questions, 4-5 reading selections, poetry and prose - 60 minutes

3 essays - poetry analysis, prose analysis, free response using a long work of fiction - 120 minutes

College credit

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WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

PRAY!The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16b

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WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

Trust but verify...

PowerSchool

Edmodo

email [email protected]

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WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

Allow room for growth...

the thrill of victory

the agony of defeat

effort vs. grade and AP score

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WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

Expect/require responsible academic behavior

time management

sleep

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LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH

1st line of defense: student - teacher pow-wow

email: [email protected]

conferences: 901.767.4949

home: 901.382.4434 cell: 901.626.1887