AP English , periods 3, 6
Ohayon
2010-2011
Syllabus ! (Updated 1/1/11)
Course Aims:
 To communicate effectively in both written and oral expression
 To think critically
 To establish meaningful connections
 To examine and appreciate British literature (1st sem) and other works of
significant literary merit
 To prepare for the AP Literature and Composition Exam
Writing: Unlike other English classes, we will complete many of our major writing
assignments in class, in a timed situation. On the occasions that we write take-home
papers, all students will complete revisions/corrections for a separate grade (see below).
In addition, students will be asked to respond extemporaneously to outside literature so
that we can prepare for the AP exam.
Class Performance: Be respectful, sensitive, and tolerant. Participate wisely and listen
to others. Be on time. 3rd tardy and each thereafter=detention. Be prepared. No cell
phones. Use laptops only for related English work. Return all AP materials to Mrs.
Ohayon. No food or drink unless teacher-announced special occasion.
Grading System: Essays and projects=100 points. Quizzes/minor assignments=10-20
points. Quests=50 points. Essay Corrections=20 points.
Late-work policy: Unexcused late work will be penalized. Homework will receive a
zero. Grades for most major assignments will drop 10 points for each day they are late.
Work must be ready to be handed in at the beginning of class on the day it is due. If you
are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you need to do to make up the work
and to show your work to me. Finish all typed work before the night before it is due to
prevent last minute computer/printer errors. If you need to make up an essay/test, do so in
the next possible tutorial.
Plagiarism: A writer who uses someone else’s words or ideas, including Cliff’s notes,
Spark’s notes, the Internet, and/or other students’ papers, without giving credit to the
source is guilty of plagiarism. Also, realize that excessive editing or suggesting by
another student, teacher, tutor, parent, etc. is also plagiarism. Work containing
plagiarized material will be reported to the honor council. Please, just ask me for help
when you are in doubt. Rules against copying apply to homework as well. Students may
choose to study together, but merely copying another’s written word defeats the purpose,
is unethical, and simply wimpy (for both parties involved!). There will be occasions to
work cooperatively—I will clarify our purpose at the time. All work submitted for
evaluation remains under the stipulations of the honor pledge.
I look forward to a rewarding year in AP English 12! Calendar on back!
Note: You will still receive a detailed syllabus at the beginning of each semester,
listing deadlines, announced quizzes, quests, and additional assignments.
Week of 8/18
Week of 8/23
Week of 8/31
Week of 9/7
Week of 9/13
Week of 9/20
Week of 9/27
Week of 10/4
Week of 10/11
Week of 10/18
Week of 10/25
Week of 11/1
Week of 11/8
Week of 11/15
Week of 11/22
Week of 11/29
Week of 12/6
Week of 12/13
Intro.,WH paper assignment (AP open-ended), WH quest
Discuss Wuthering Heights; Horses quest
WH paper due, assign college essay, Disc. Horses
Discuss Horses, College Essay draft due, AP exam intro
WH corrections due, Horses in-class essay (AP close-analysis
passage), College Essay due
Beowulf
m.c. practice with prose, Beowulf
Beowulf quest, Grendel
Grendel
FB, m.c. practice with prose, Grendel quest, The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales
In-class essay (AP unfamiliar prose piece), The Canterbury Tales,
CT test , Hamlet
Hamlet, Hamlet paper assignment
Hamlet, Thanksgiving
Hamlet films Hamlet paper draft and final paper due
Review, m.c. practice with prose, Hamlet corrections, evaluations
Exam w/ Hamlet close-analysis
2nd semester dates
Week of 1/5
Week of 1/10
Week of 1/18
Week of 1/24
Week of 2/1
Week of 2/7
Week of 2/14
Week of 2/21
Week of 2/28
Week of 3/7
Week of 3/14
Week of 3/21
Week of 3/28
Week of 4/5
Week of 4/11
Week of 4/18
Week of 4/26
Week of 5/2
Poetry intro. and terms, poetry take-home essay
Perform poetry, essay due, poetry text, m.c. practice with poetry
Terms quiz, write poetry, Upick assign
Essay, Upick presentations
Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary, AP comp/contrast poetry
Madame Bovary, MB paper assignment
Finish Madame Bovary, Woody Allen piece
Draft and film clips, MB paper due
Spring Break
MB corrections, Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
In-class essay (AP unfamiliar prose piece), Beloved
Beloved, Short Story Teaching Project assignment
Beloved, Short-Story Lit Crit Research, Beloved close-analysis
Finish Beloved, Present Short Story Teaching Projects, Book
review sign-up
Book review sheets due, Open Essay assign, more Presentations
Review, Open-essays due/share them, 9-12 writing folders
AP LIT exam is May 5th, 2011! Students are required to take the exam and to receive a
score. Give it your best shot! You can do it!