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English 12AP

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Week of 4/4
4/8 (A/C) and 4/9 (B/D)
LEQ:
In-Class:  
Homework:  
4/6 (A/C) and 4/7(B/D)
LEQ:
What do I need to do to better prepare myself for the AP exam?
In-Class: Question 3 free response, test reflection and Major Works Sheet: 1984
Homework: Major Works Sheet - Brave New World and 1984
4/4 (A/C) and 4/5 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do I manage my time to write effective AP style essays?
In-Class: Practice AP essays: Question 1 & 2
Homework: Prepare for free response, review notes and major works
Week of 3/28
3/31 (A/C) and 4/1 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do you approach a Question 1 with two poems?
In-Class: 1.Practice AP Exam: Multiple Choice Section 2.Discussion of Two-Poem body paragraphs
Homework: Review Question 1 and question 2essays, review poetry packet, thematic statements, how to write effective intros and ten commandments in preparation of practice AP essays
3/29 (A/C) and 3/30 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do I approach a Question 1 with two poems?
In-Class: Timed Response Essay: Othello, Review of poems
Homework: TWIST-T or TPCASTT 2 poems, write thematic statement and one body paragraph in support. Type and add to shared file.
Week of 3/21
3/21 (A/C) and 3/22 (B/D)
LEQ:
What are the most important events that contribute to the falling action of Act IV?
In-Class: 1.Cupcake Challenge results & Act IV 2.Discuss Act IV 3.DIDLS Passage/Use MC stems to write questions
Homework: Read V of Othello, answer questions
3/23 (A/C) and 3/24 (B/D)
LEQ:
What thematic messages does Othello offer to its readers?
In-Class: 1.Quiz?/Homework Check 2.Cupcake Challenge results & Act V task 3.Act V discussion 4.Thematic Statements •Small group written themes on assigned topic •Analysis and Discussion of themes •Review of Introductions •Written introductions for AP Essay prompts 5.Group MC Questions (last class)
Homework: Complete Major Works Data Sheet
3/25 (A/C) and 3/28 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do you approach a Question 1 with two poems?
In-Class: 1.Collect Major works sheets for Othello 2.Othello: thematic statements/introductions 3.Review “A Whippoorwill in the Woods” from MT 4.Intro 2 poem format for Question 1 5.TWIST-T or TPCASTT and write thematic statement for essay prompt 6.Write one body paragraph in support of thematic statement
Homework: TWIST-T or TPCASTT 2 poems, write thematic statement and one body paragraph in support. Type and add to shared file.
Week of 3/14
3/15 (A/C) and 3/16 (B/D)
LEQ:
What is the turning point in Othello's character?
In-Class: 1.HW check 2.Cupcake Challenge results & Act III task 3.Pathos – create word map 4.Work individually on MC Passages 4 & 5 for Act III passages 5.Move into groups for consensus/review 6.Repeat with passages 6&7 if time 7.Each group assigned to write one thematic statement for a passage
Homework: Read Act IV of Othello, answer questions
3/17 (A/C) and 3/18 (B/D)
LEQ:
What are the most important events that contribute to the rising action of Act II?
In-Class: 1.HW check 2.Cupcake Challenge results & Act II 3.Discuss Act I 4.MC Questions for Act II 5.Discuss Act II
Homework: Read Act III of Othello, answer questions
Week of 3/7
3/9 (A/C) and 3/10 (B/D)
LEQ:
What are the mood and conditions set-up by Act I of the play?  
In-Class: 1.HW check 2.Cupcake Challenge Revealed! 3.Act I Highlights 4.Intro on Othello 5.DIDLS Othello Passages
Homework: Read Act II of Othello, answer questions
3/11 (A/C) and 3/14 (B/D)
LEQ: How do you write an effective introduction for a Timed Response Essay?
In-Class: 1.Collect Major Works Sheet 2.Writing the Introduction •Tips •Samples •Revise introduction for “Death of a Toad” •Share revisions 3.Revise introduction of your choice from writing folder
Homework: Read Act I of Othello, answer questions
Week of 2/28
2/28 (A/C) and 3/1 (B/D)
LEQ: How does Golding’s representation of childhood and adolescence shape the overall theme of Lord of the Flies?
In-Class: 1.Activator: “The Eagle and the Fox” from Aesop 2.Lord of the Flies: Developing Thematic Statements and Supportive Literary Analysis 3.Sharing of Thematic Statements & Support 4.Summarizer: AP LOTF sample essay (if time permits)
Homework: Lord of the Flies Major Works Sheet
3/2 (A/C) and 3/3 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do you evaluate a Question 1 response?
In-Class: 1.Review “Death of a Toad” sample essay scores 2.Score student essays with justifications/comments 3.Pride and Prejudice Timed Response Essay
Homework: Complete Pride and Prejudice  Major Works Sheets.  Please do not use outside sources, except for author background and historical context.
3/4 (A/C) and 3/8 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do you approach a Free Response Question 3?
In-Class: 1.Collect Lord of the Flies assignment 2.Write Thematic Statements – Pride and Prejudice 3.Review Question 3 4.Character Foils
Homework: Read scoring guide, make comments from rubric and score “Death of a Toad” sample essays, prepare for Timed Response Essay

 

Week of 2/14
2/15 (A/C) and 2/16 (B/D)
LEQ:
What is an allegory?
In-Class: 1.Word Map: Allegory 2.Examples of Allegory – Statue of Liberty and Bicentennial Man 3.Allegory group work: Vices and Virtues 4.Summarizer: Which vice or virtue is represented and why?
Homework: Complete Lord of the Flies Reading and Allegory Assignment - due after February break
2/17 (A/C) and 2/18 (B/D)
LEQ:
How does Austen reveal the true natures of her characters?
In-Class: 1.Reading quiz? 2.Student presentations of character assignments - Finding evidence to support characterization 3.Review MC questions for RAs 4 and 5 4.Characters as Foils
Homework: Assignment #6 for Pride and Prejudice
Week of 2/7
2/7 (A/C) and 2/8 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do we develop rationales to support our answers for Multiple Choice questions?
In-Class: 1.Reading quiz? 2.Invective 3.Review AP Midterm – The Sunday Service 4.Review MC questions – Passage 3-4 (Assign questions for developing rationale) 5.Deeper Meaning
Homework: Complete Assignment 3, Research Paper due 2/9 and 2/10
2/9 (A/C) and 2/10 (B/D)
LEQ:  
In-Class: 1.Reading quiz? 2.Collect research papers 3.Loose and periodic sentences 4.Review MC questions 5 & 6 5.Individual assignments - Finding evidence to support characterization
Homework: Assignment #4 for Pride and Prejudice Be prepared for Poetry Timed Response
2/11 (A/C) and 2/14 (B/D)
LEQ: How does Austen use dialogue to reveal the true natures of her characters?
In-Class: Reading quiz? Poetry timed response essay, Character discussion
Homework: Assignment #5 for Pride and Prejudice
Week of 1/31
1/31 (A/C) and 2/1 (B/D)
LEQ:
How can you offer constructive criticism to highlight a writer’s strengths and weaknesses? 
In-Class: 1.Explanation of Pride and Prejudice assignment 2.Peer Reviews of Research Papers
Homework: Research Paper with Peer Edits incorporated due Tuesday, 2/9 and Wednesday, 2/10 and Pride and Prejudice Assignment #1
2/3 (A/C) and 2/4 (B/D)
LEQ:
What do we need to know about Jane Austen to deepen our understanding of Pride and Prejudice?
In-Class: 1.Reading quiz? 2.Euphemism 3.View Jane Austen Video 4.Deeper Meaning Exercises 5.Review MC questions – Passage 1-2
Homework: Research Papers due February 9th (A/C) and 10th (B/D), Assignment #2 for Pride and Prejudice
Week of 1/17
1/21 (A/C) and 1/24 (B/D)
LEQ:
How do we develop a thematic statement for a poem through close analysis and support it with poetic devices?
In-Class: 1.Review of Working Rough Draft guidelines 2.Waniek’s “The Century Quilt” 3.Read AP scoring rubric, score sample  essays & student performance 4.Discussion and Reflection
Homework: TWO copies of Rough Draft due next class
1/6 (A/C) and 1/7 (B/D)
LEQ:
1.What is irony? 2.  How can we better understand the poet’s meaning through close reading and analysis?
In-Class: 1.Questions/issues on research papers 2.Irony 3.Finish “The Sound of Night” 4.“Promises Like Pie-Crusts”
Homework: Working hard on research paper!
Week of 1/10
1/12 (A/C) and 1/14 (B/D)
LEQ:
1.When do you use in-text citations in your research paper? 2.What is the correct MLA format for in-text citations? 3.How can we better understand the poet’s meaning through close reading and analysis?
In-Class: 1.Collect Thesis Statements/Working Outline – address questions/issues 2.Review Internal Citations 3.Symbol Handout 4.“The Sound of Night”
Homework: Add Symbol Word Map to composition notebook and working on research paper.  Coming soon… 2nd quarter notebook check!
1/6 (A/C) and 1/7 (B/D)
LEQ:
How can we better understand the poet’s meaning through close reading and analysis?
In-Class: 1.Collect Works Cited – address questions/issues 2.Define “thesis statement” and list characteristics 3.Expectations for outline 4.Create Word Map for Mood 5.Finish Analysis of “Mosquito” 6.Analysis of “The Sound of Night” 7.Start “Dolor” if time allows
Homework: Thesis Statement and Outline due
Week of 1/3
1/4 (A/C) and 1/5 (B/D)
LEQ:
How is poetry defined and what are the elements and structures of poems that deepen understanding?
In-Class: Poetry Anticipation Guide Mark Strand’s “Eating Poetry” Marilyn Nelson’s “How I Discovered Poetry” Read Poetry “Glossary of Terms” Packet If time, TPCASTT or TWIST poem of choice
Homework: One-paragraph proposal for research paper and bring to class a minimum of three academic sources 
1/6 (A/C) and 1/7 (B/D)
LEQ:
In poetry what is the purpose of imagery?
In-Class: 1.Review Works Cited/Note-taking Strategies 2.Create Word Maps for Imagery and Synesthesia 3.Analysis of “Mosquito” 4.Analysis of “The Sound of Night” (if time)
Homework: 3 more academic sources and Works Cited
Week of 12/20
12/22 (A/C) and 12/23 (B/D)
LEQ:
How can we determine who is the King or Queen of literary terms, AND have fun?
In-Class: Literary terms game with elimination rounds
Homework: Over break, read play and complete Major Works Sheet (Due 1/4-A/C and 1/5 B/D)
12/21 (A/C) and 1/3 (B/D)
LEQ:
What is the research paper process and how do I best approach it?
In-Class: 1.Playwrights assigned 2.Introduction to the Research Paper 3.Library Database Presentation 4.Biographical Information
Homework: Over break, read play and complete Major Works Sheet (Due 1/4-A/C and 1/5 B/D)
Week of 12/13
12/13 (A/C) and 12/14 (B/D)
LEQ:
How can we find the deeper meaning in literature through close reading analysis?
In-Class: Reading Quiz? Homework Check Create Word Maps for ellipsis and syllepsis “Deeper Meaning” Exercises for Part III Final Discussion of Part III & Review of Multiple Choice questions
Homework: Prepare for Question 2 Prose Passage Response on Things Fall Apart; DUE FRIDAY/Monday: Choose 10-12 authors and research; create bulleted list for each author.  Choose 3 authors you find to be the most interesting of the 10-12 researched.
12/15 (A/C) and 12/16 (B/D)
LEQ:
How can we find the deeper meaning in literature through close reading analysis?
In-Class: Part III Wrap-up discussion/ Multiple Choice questions (if time) Question 2 Timed Response Essay Reminders (stick to analyzing passage using your knowledge of Things Fall Apart as background) Timed Response Essay: 40 minutes
Homework: Choose 10-12 playwrights and research online; create bulleted list for each playwright.  Choose 3 playwrights and a play for each you find to be the most interesting of the 10-12 researched.
12/17 (A/C) and 12/20 (B/D)
LEQ:
How does Freytag’s Pyramid serve as a context to analyze a play?
In-Class: Introduction to Freytag’s Pyramid/ “The Gift of the Magi” Drama SOAPSTone Analysis: Othello passages Othello & Freytag’s Pyramid Top Three Playwright Choices
Homework: Read research paper assignment/ signed calendar, Use a scholarly source to create word maps in literary terms NB for aside, monologue and soliloquy
Week of 12/6
12/7 (A/C) and 12/8 (B/D)
LEQ:
What purpose do proverbs serve in the Ibo culture?
In-Class: Reading Quiz? Homework Check Create Word Map for Proverb Share common proverbs today “Deeper Meaning” Exercises Proverb Group Work
Homework: Things Fall Apart Reading Assignment #4
12/9 (A/C) and 12/10 (B/D)
LEQ:
What insights into the effects on a culture when presented with new ideas and members are offered through Part II of Things Fall Apart?
In-Class: Reading Quiz? Homework Check Group Discussion & Report Out Deeper Meaning Exercises
Homework: Things Fall Apart Reading Assignment #5
Week of 11/29
11/29 (A/C) and 11/30 (B/D)
LEQ:
How does close analysis of Yeats' poem, "The Second Coming," help readers to infer what Chinua Achebe's novel is about?
In-Class: Cause/Effect Organizer: Things Fall Apart, TWIST-T analysis of "The Second Coming, Thematic Statements, Predictions
Homework: Reading Assignment #1 Things Fall Apart
12/1 (A/C) and 12/2 (B/D)
LEQ:
Who is Okonkwo, and what do we learn about his culture and family in the first five chapters of Things Fall Apart?
In-Class: Reading Quiz? Homework Check Discussion – Chapters 1-5 Review Multiple Choice Questions Create Word Maps for Apostrophe & Invocation Practice: Finding deeper meaning through the analysis of language and form
Homework Things Fall Apart Reading Assignment #2 and AP-style Multiple choice questions
12/3 (A/C) and 12/6 (B/D)
LEQ:
How does the Chinua Achebe’s use of language and form help readers to characterize the setting of Things Fall Apart?
In-Class: •Reading Quiz? •Literary Terms •Practice: Finding deeper meaning through the analysis of language and form •Discussion of Reading Assignment #2
Homework: Things Fall Apart Reading Assignment #3
Week of 11/22
11/22 (A/C) and 11/23 (B/D)
LEQ: What skills do I need to write an effective Question 1 AP-style essay?
In-Class: Finish presentations, Develop a list of dos and don'ts for Question 1, Review sample essays
Homework: H of D free-response essay typed and submitted to turnitin.com due next class
Week of 11/15
11/18 (A/C) and 11/19 (B/D)
LEQ:

What is Conrad's overall purpose and meaning in H of D?

How does the TPCASTTanalysis of "Evening Hawk" lead you to theme?

In-Class: Literary Device quiz, review "Evening Hawk" & finish project presentations
Homework: Read sample essays and use scoring guidelines for Question 1 Rubric to grade essays
11/16 (A/C) and 11/17 (B/D)
LEQ: What is Conrad's overall purpose and meaning in H of D?
In-Class: •Review of allusions Heart of Darkness Project Presentations
Homework: TPCASTT “Evening Hawk”, read scoring rubric for Question 1 and highlight defining characteristics of each scoring level, Study for Literary devices, archetypes (basic steps of hero’s journey) and allusion quiz (75 pts.)
Week of 11/8
11/12 (A/C) and 11/15 (B/D)
LEQ: In what ways do“The Hero’s Adventure” offer a new perspective from which to consider the setting, characters and journeys undertaken in The Heart of Darkness?
In-Class: Whole-class discussion of Archetypes
Homework: Project due next class (11/16-A/C or 11/17-B/D)
11/9 (A/C) and 11/10(B/D)
LEQ:

What is the significance of the historical and Biblical allusions found in Heart of Darkness?

In-Class: Create word map for allusions, Research allusions independently or in pairs
Homework: Re-read Part III paying close attention to assigned area taking detailed notes/highlight for graded project, project due date: 11/16 or 11/17 – 15 copies, and finish archetypes/allusions if needed

 

Week of 11/1
11/5 (A/C) and 11/8 (B/D)
LEQ: In what ways does “The Hero’s Adventure” offer a new perspective from which to consider the setting, characters and journeys undertaken in The Heart of Darkness?
In-Class: •Literary Device quiz •Word Map: Archetype •Complete hero’s journey types/graphic
Homework: Re-read Part II paying close attention to assigned area taking detailed notes/highlight for graded project, project due date: 11/12 or 11/15
11/3 (A/C) and 11/4 (B/D)
LEQ: What is the hero’s journey?
In-Class: •View Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey (take notes as you view) •Introduction to Heart of Darkness project
Homework: Re-read Part I paying close attention to assigned area taking detailed notes/highlight for graded project
11/1 (A/C) and 11/2 (B/D)
LEQ: What connections can we make between Heart of Darkness and “ A Far Cry from Africa”?
In-Class: •Discuss “A Far Cry from Africa” •Inferences?  Connections to Heart of Darkness? •Review Passage 5 – Group Consensus
Homework: Read Part III for general impressions and complete Multiple Choice questions for Passage 11
Week of 10/25
10/28 (A/C) and 10/29 (B/D)
LEQ: How does Derek Walcott's poem illustrate the themes found in Conrad's Heart of Darkness?
In-Class: Brainstorm Carousel of Conrad Author Profile, TPCASTT of "A Far Cry from Africa", inferences about author/connections to Heart of Darkness
Homework: Read Part II of Heart of Darkness noting general observations about text (characerization, setting, plot, etc.) and do MC questions for Passage 5
10/26 (A/C) and 10/27 (B/D)
LEQ: What do we need to know about Joseph Conrad in order to better understand Heart of Darkness?
In-Class: Review of Multiple Choice questions Passage 3-4, Finish Discovery Video
Homework: Complete author profile for Conrad, justify CORRECT answers for up to five MC questions from Passages 3-4, Research assigned expertise area

 

Week of 10/18
10/22 (A/C) and 10/25 (B/D)
LEQ: What do we need to know about Joseph Conrad to understand Heart of Darkness?
In-Class:

Timed Response Essay, Finish Heart of Darkness Discovery video, Begin discussion of Part I

Homework: Finish reading Part I of Heart of Darkness
10/20 (A/C) and 10/21 (B/D)
LEQ: What do we need to do to be successful when writing a Question 2 Free Response Essay? What do we need to know about Joseph Conrad to understand Heart of Darkness?
In-Class: Pair/Share Essay "musts", sample essay - grades/justification discussion, 10 commandments, Introduction of polysyndeton & asyndeton, Discovery Video: Heart of Darkness and author profile
Homework: Read pgs. 1-20 of Heart of Darkness, take guided notes and answer MC questions. Be prepared for Free Response Essay #2/.
10/18 (A/C) and 10/19 (B/D)
LEQ: What skills are needed to be successful when writing a Question 2 Free Response Essay?
In-Class: Tone Quiz, DIDLS & SOAPSTone discussion,Tone Consensus, Chalk Talk: Skills Needed, Analysis of AP Free Response Rubric
Homework: Read/grade essays, develop lists of "musts" for writing AP Question 2
Week of 10/12
10/14 (A/C) and 10/15 (B/D)
LEQ: How do you accurately define the tone of a prose passage?
In-Class: Tone Spectrum, DIDLS Room 101 Passage & Identify Tone
Homework: Read Sample AP essay question type 2 and identify skills needed, DIDLS, SOAPSTone or TPCASTT essay passage
10/12 (A/C) and 10/13 (B/D)
LEQ: What is the purpose of Orwell's 1984 and what literary techniques does he employ to convey it?
In-Class: Whole-class discussion
Homework: Tone Word Map, Read Orwell and Satire and complete graphic organizer
Week of 10/4
10/7 (A/C) and 10/8 (B/D)
LEQ:
How are logical fallacies used to manipulate the reader? What should we know about George Orwell in order to better understand 1984?
In-Class: 4-Corner Review of Passage 5 & 8, Logical Fallacies & finish author presentations
Homework: Read and answer MC questions for 1984 passages 8 and 11
10/5 (A/C) and 10/6 (B/D)
LEQ:
What should we know about George Orwell in order to better understand 1984? How does George Orwell set the tone for 1984 in his opening chapter?
In-Class: DIDLS & Review of MC questions for Passage 1, literary terms of the day, Orwell author presentations
Homework: Read and answer MC questions for 1984 Passages 2 & 5

 

Week of 9/27

9/27 (A/C) and 9/28 (B/D)

LEQ: What should we know about Aldous Huxley in order to better understand Brave New World?
In-Class: Review answers for Passage III (BNW), Introduce Metonymy and Synecdoche, Huxley author presentations, Return college essays and discuss importance of showing
Homework TPCASTT "Rhymes on Solitude", Discussion questions for BNW, Keep working on college essay
9/29 (A/C) and 9/30(B/D)
LEQ: How did Hemholtz’s poem relate to the overall message in Brave New World?
In-class: Review “Rhymes on Solitude,” Circle Discussion on Brave New World
Homework: College Essays due next class and be prepared for in-class timed response essay on Brave New World and satire (40 minutes)
10/1 (A/C) and 10/4 (B/D)
LEQ: What should we know about George Orwell in order to better understand 1984?
In-Class: Timed-Response Essay, Author Profile Presentation: Orwell
Homework: 1984 Passage
 
Week of 9/20
9/20 (B/D)
LEQ: How can breaking down a literary passage lead to more sound analysis?
In-Class: DIDLS Overview, DIDLS and answer AP style questions for Brave New World Passage I, present author assignment
Homework: Brave New World Passage II (DIDLS and answer questions), begin author project
9/21 (A/C) and 9/24 (B/D)
LEQ: What was Huxley's intention in writing Brave New World? What methods did he use to achieve it?
In-Class: Review of Passage II, Frayer Model: Satire, Satire PPT, Word Play Challenge
Homework: Author PPT slides due next class

On 9/22 and 9/23: Guidance College Application Process in LGI

Week of 9/13
9/17 (A/C)
LEQ: How can breaking down a literary passage lead to more sound analysis?
In-Class: DIDLS Overview, DIDLS and answer AP style questions for Brave New World Passage I, present author assignment
Homework: Brave New World Passage II (DIDLS and answer questions), begin author project
9/15 (A/C) and 9/16 (B/D)
LEQ:

What kind of opening best catches the reader's attention in a college essay?

What skills do I need to be successful on the AP Literature Exam?

In-Class: Review of SOAPSTone sample college essays A & B, Peer Review for College Essay Introductions, Whole-class discussion of what makes the best openings, Assess AP diagnostic test and create a list of skills
Homework: College Essay 1st draft due (50 pts.)
9/13 (A/C) and 9/14 (B/D)
LEQ: How can you best present yourself in the college essay?
In-Class: Compare dos and don'ts of college essays from three classes, Read sample essay and SOAPSTone and evaluate, Groups share question and three possible topics
Homework: Word Map brainstorm on one topic, write three different introductions for the same essay, SOAPSTone and evaluate college essay sample A & B
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
 
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