AP English (A&B) Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: Week #11 11/14/11-11/18/11
AP English
Mon.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) 45 minute timed AP Exam-style essay on “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” will be written in class.
Review expectations beforehand (SOL 12.4, 12.6).
(3) Introduction to research paper and project on specific literary periods and writers. Students will be informed of
the scope and parameters, and will sign up for research topics. MLA-style documented research paper with Works
Cited will be run through Turnitin, in addition to a hard copy submitted to teacher. Formal oral presentation of
research is also required, with a high quality creative visual and a summary handout for classmates (SOL 12.1,
12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8).
(4) Circle group: Continue discussion of Heart of Darkness, guided by questions in the summer essay packets.
Analyze the extensive use of symbolism and foreshadowing to create/build on leitmotifs in the novel, from the map
of Africa to the use of the term “pilgrims” to describe the people associated with the ivory trade. Analyze the
various themes and how they are conveyed in the novel. Analyze the author’s style – esp. his deliberate creation of
ambiguity through use of framework, layered narrators, setting, anonymity of people/places etc. Analyze the
characters, and the role/significance of those not named (the Intended, etc.); identify foils and parallels. Identify
themes about the nature of colonialism, the heart of the universe and mankind himself. What is meant by Kurtz’s
final words? As we discuss the characters in the novel, students will also analyze them via the Apollonian and the
Dionysian concepts. (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Writing prompt for timed in-class essay
(2) Handout on research project parameters; topic list for sign-ups
Assignments:
(1) Bring Heart of Darkness novel and essay packets to next several classes until finished – review novel
(2) Research papers due 12/5 for B-Day, 12/6 for A-Day; formal oral presentations start that day.
Tues.
A Day
NHS
Adopt-aSpot this
afternoon
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Return graded, timed AP essays on “Sir Gawain” – discussion of concerns; comments (SOL 12.6, 12.4).
(3) Circle group: Conclude discussion of Heart of Darkness, guided by questions in the summer essay packets.
Analyze the extensive use of symbolism and foreshadowing to create/build on leitmotifs in the novel, from the map
of Africa to the use of the term “pilgrims” to describe the people associated with the ivory trade. Analyze the
various themes and how they are conveyed in the novel. Analyze the author’s style – esp. his deliberate creation of
ambiguity through use of framework, layered narrators, setting, anonymity of people/places etc. Analyze the
characters, and the role/significance of those not named (the Intended, etc.); identify foils and parallels. Identify
themes about the nature of colonialism, the heart of the universe and mankind himself. What is meant by Kurtz’s
final words? As we discuss the characters in the novel, students will also analyze them via the Apollonian and the
Dionysian concepts. (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(4) Group Work: Students will be given a list of AP Exam open-ended prompts suitable for use with Heart of
Darkness. They will be instructed how to “mark up” a prompt – circle/underline key words; number the sections of
the prompt. Groups will be assigned specific prompts and will develop presentations for the class in response.
(SOL 12.1, 12.4, 12.6).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Return graded “Sir Gawain” essays
(2) AP Exam open-ended essay prompts for use with Heart of Darkness
Assignments:
(1) Bring Heart of Darkness novel and essay packets to next several classes until finished – review novel
(2) Final test on Heart of Darkness next Mon. for A-Day / Tues. for B-Day – consists of 1 timed essay
(3) Research papers due 12/5 for B-Day, 12/6 for A-Day; formal oral presentations start that day.
Wed.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Return graded, timed AP essays on “Sir Gawain” – discussion of concerns; comments (SOL 12.6, 12.4).
(3) Circle group: Conclude discussion of Heart of Darkness, guided by questions in the summer essay packets.
Analyze the extensive use of symbolism and foreshadowing to create/build on leitmotifs in the novel, from the map
of Africa to the use of the term “pilgrims” to describe the people associated with the ivory trade. Analyze the
various themes and how they are conveyed in the novel. Analyze the author’s style – esp. his deliberate creation of
ambiguity through use of framework, layered narrators, setting, anonymity of people/places etc. Analyze the
characters, and the role/significance of those not named (the Intended, etc.); identify foils and parallels. Identify
themes about the nature of colonialism, the heart of the universe and mankind himself. What is meant by Kurtz’s
final words? As we discuss the characters in the novel, students will also analyze them via the Apollonian and the
Dionysian concepts. (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(4) Group Work: Students will be given a list of AP Exam open-ended prompts suitable for use with Heart of
Darkness. They will be instructed how to “mark up” a prompt – circle/underline key words; number the sections of
the prompt. Groups will be assigned specific prompts and will develop presentations for the class in response.
(SOL 12.1, 12.4, 12.6).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Return graded “Sir Gawain” essays
(2) AP Exam open-ended essay prompts for use with Heart of Darkness
Assignments:
(1) Bring Heart of Darkness novel and essay packets to next several classes until finished – review novel
(2) Final test on Heart of Darkness next Mon. for A-Day / Tues. for B-Day – consists of 1 timed essay
(3) Research papers due 12/5 for B-Day, 12/6 for A-Day; formal oral presentations start that day.
Thurs.
A Day
NHS
meeting
2:55
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Group Work: Students have a list of AP Exam open-ended prompts suitable for use with Heart of Darkness.
Groups have been assigned specific prompts and will finish developing presentations for the class in response.
Oral presentations follow, with class discussion. Students will take careful notes (SOL 12.1, 12.4, 12.6).
(3) As conclusion to our study of medieval literature, teacher will give a presentation on the ballad that emerged
during this time. Students will take notes on the forms, features, and typical subject matter, following which they
will read two ballads: “Lord Randall” and “The Twa Corbies”. Discussion of style and content follows (SOL
12.3, 12.4).
ParentTeacher
Handouts/Materials:
conferences (1) Handout copies of medieval ballads; discussion questions
3:50 – 5:00
Assignments:
(1) Bring Heart of Darkness novel and essay packets to next several classes until finished – review novel
(2) Final test on Heart of Darkness next Mon. for A-Day / Tues. for B-Day – consists of 1 timed essay
(3) Research papers due 12/5 for B-Day, 12/6 for A-Day; formal oral presentations start that day.
Fri.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Point out today’s objectives and upcoming homework assignments.
(2) Group Work: Students have a list of AP Exam open-ended prompts suitable for use with Heart of Darkness.
Groups have been assigned specific prompts and will finish developing presentations for the class in response.
Oral presentations follow, with class discussion. Students will take careful notes (SOL 12.1, 12.4, 12.6).
(3) As conclusion to our study of medieval literature, teacher will give a presentation on the ballad that emerged
during this time. Students will take notes on the forms, features, and typical subject matter, following which they
will read two ballads: “Lord Randall” and “The Twa Corbies”. Discussion of style and content follows (SOL
12.3, 12.4).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Handout copies of medieval ballads; discussion questions
Assignments:
(1) Bring Heart of Darkness novel and essay packets to next several classes until finished – review novel
(2) Final test on Heart of Darkness next Mon. for A-Day / Tues. for B-Day – consists of 1 timed essay
(3) Research papers due 12/5 for B-Day, 12/6 for A-Day; formal oral presentations start that day.