Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried
AP English Literature Syllabus – Maurno
September 17th – October 5th, 2007
Objectives:
 To quiz concepts from philosophy reports
 To revisit and practice writing, which supports a theme
 To introduce short stories and the boot camp format
 To practice exercise s with end of preparing for the SAT and AP Lit exam
 To analyze stories in targeted areas individually and in small groups
 To produce several essays based on analysis
 To parallel poetry with short stories
September 17th – September 25th
Date/Rotation
In-Class Assignments
Homework
9/17 M
Quiz on Philosophy reports – open note
Revisit Metamorphosis theme analysis in preparation for
workshop tomorrow – makes changes as suggested by
instructor.
Day One
9/18 Tu
Day Two
SAT practice
Metamorphosis/themes workshop
Journal entry brainstorming new themes and concepts from
Metamorphosis – one backup quote for strongest idea.
9/19 W
Day Three
In-class essay from AP exam based on Metamorphosis
9/20
Th
Day Four
9/21
F
Day Five
Introduction to boot camp and study guides
Forming groups
Group and whole class discussion on “I Stand Here
Ironing”
Formulate essay collaboratively
Read “I Stand Here Ironing” by Tillie Olsen – annotate
according to Five S’s
Work on study guide for story
9/24
M
Day Six
9/25
T Day Seven
Journal – critical analysis
Group work to complete study guide on selection –
assign sections to individuals
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Typed essay on story due tomorrow
Read selection from The Things They Carried – annotate
according to the Five S’s
Finish study guide sections as assigned
Forum response next class meeting
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September 26th – October 5th, 2007
Date
9/26
9/27
W
Day One
TH*** Day Two
10/1 M
Day Three
In-Class Assignments
Homework
Parallel poem – journal response
Formulate collaborative essay
Typed essay due tomorrow by 3:15
Read “A Good Man is Hard to Find” – annotate according to
Five S’s – complete portion of study guide
Finish study guide – develop essay idea
Read “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” Five S’s
Forum response due by October 1
Typed collaborative essay due tomorrow
Work on study guide for “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall”
Parallel poem – journal response
Complete study guide - discussion
Final discussion – create collaborative essay for “A
Good Man is Hard to Find”
10/2 Tu Day Four
19/3 W
Day Five
10/ 4 Th Day Six
10/5
F
Day Seven
Critical Theory – journal entry
Group/class discussion “The Jilting of Granny
Weatherall” – formulate essay
Collaborative essay on “The Jilting of Granny
Weatherall”
Complete practice set on AP Literature exam – be ready
to discuss on Tuesday, 10/9
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Codes:
** Half-Day
XX No School/ Class Drops
***Assembly Schedule
Take a bow; you are past the half-way point of boot camp!
Typed essay due tomorrow or may be turned in Friday even
though class doesn’t meet.
None! Enjoy your three day weekend! You deserve it!!
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