2015-16 Syllabus
AP English Literature and Composition
Teacher: Ms. Mary Fye
Aug 24
Plot Structure,
Conflict, and Setting
Aug 31
Characterization
Sep 7
Point of View
Sep 14
Symbol, Allegory
Sep 21
Irony/Southern
Gothic
Sep 28
Fall Break
Oct. 5
Bizarro Fiction
Oct 12
Humor
Oct 19
Kite Runner
Discussion
Oct 26
Writing the Q3
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Intro to Poetry
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 7
Dec 14
Jan 11
Shakespeare: King
Lear
Jan 18
Shakespeare: King
Lear
Jan 25
Shakespeare: King
Lear
Feb 1
Poetry Survey
Feb 8
Poetry Survey
Feb 15
Poetry Survey
Feb 22
Poetry Survey
Feb 29
Poetry Survey
Mar 7
Heart of Darkness
Mar 14
Heart of Darkness
Mar 21
Heart of Darkness
Mar 28
Heart of Darkness
Apr. 4
Spring Break
Apr 11
Review
Apr 18
Review
Apr 25
Review for AP Exam
May 2
Review for AP Exam
Exam is May 4
May 9End
Critical Skills
Poetry Project
Introduction to Short
Stories (Prose)
Shakespeare and
Tragedy
Heart of Darkness
Aug 17
Jan 4
Re-Read
Review
The Basics
AP Lit exam format
How to Read Literature Like a
Professor
Aug 12
Reading
Homework
Kite Runner
Shorter Works
Independent
Reading 1: 19th Century Novel Groups
Week of
Independent
Reading 2:
Q3 List
This is an overview of our year. You will receive more detailed reading schedules for each novel we study.
Required Materials
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2” Binder – for this class only – We do not have a textbook, so I will be giving you numerous handouts. We
will keep all materials in this binder and refer to them throughout the year.
Binder grades will be taken periodically – in a random fashion.
Plenty of Loose-leaf paper
Pens AND pencils
Supplies for Classroom: Kleenex – one box or so
The AP Literature Exam
The AP Exam in English Literature and Composition is a 3hour exam that assess your ability to read and write well.
Section I: Multiple Choice
60 minutes/45% AP score
50-60 questions over prose and poetry passages
Section II: 3 Essays
120 minutes long/55% AP score
Prose Passage Essay
Poetry Essay
Longer Work Essay
2016 AP Exams cost $91 each. AP Exam
fee assistance will be available for
students who participate in the
free/reduced lunch program. Fees
assistance amounts will be determined at
a later date. Information in regards to
exams fees will be provided in the future
as AP exams approach in May.
Grading Policy
90% Assessments: AP-style essays, multiple choice exams, reading tests/quizzes
10% Assignments: Misc. Assignment, including Random Binder Checks
Class Expectations
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Come to class prepared with the appropriate materials.
Late work is NOT accepted.
If you are absent, please follow the guidelines in your agenda. All make-up tests and quizzes will be
administered before or after school.
Be in class every day and on time. It really is not a good idea to miss any class, but especially AP class on
block. If you have had an attendance problem in the past, you probably should not be taking this class. If
you do miss with an excused absence, it is entirely your responsibility to get the work you missed. When
the tardy bell rings, you will be counted tardy. Teachers and administrators are the only people who
can excuse a tardy.
Plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a 0 on the assignment or assessment. Your parents’/guardians will
also be notified.
Class participation is extremely important. Being prepared for class also means participating in class
discussions. Many class discussions will be graded activities.