LOMPOC HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH
LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
SYLLABUS
Instructor: Mr. Phillips
Conference: First/Seventh or by Appointment
Office Hours: 7:00 – 7:45; 12:00 – 12:20;
3:00 – 4:00
Room: E - 2
Phone Number: 742 – 3000
E-mail: phillips.michael@lusd.org
Web page: www.lusd.org
Texts: Literature: Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense
Arp, Thomas & Johnson, Greg
Writing: Writing about Literature
Roberts, Edgar V.
Supplemental: Wordly Wise 3000: Book 9
Hodkinson, Kenneth and Adams, Sandra
Voice Lessons: Classroom Activities to Teach Diction, Detail, Imagery, Syntax, and
Tone
Nancy Dean
AP from A to Z: Parts One and Two
Athena Publishing, 2002
Multiple-Choice & Free Response Questions in Preparation for the
AP English Literature and Composition Examination
Vogel, Richard and Winans, Charles; 6th edition
Assigned Novels for Independent Reading (see course scope & sequence)
I.
Introduction
Welcome back! I look forward to working with you this year.
Traditionally, an insidious disease preys upon fourth-year high school students –
SENIORITIS!! This malady inflicts tremendous intellectual damage and should be avoided
at all costs. IT RENDERS STUDENTS UNFIT FOR AP ENGLISH!!! Below are some early
warning signs:
1) A yearning for contact with sand and surf;
2) A perception of senior year as a social event;
3) A planning to work hard only until college and scholarship applications have been
submitted;
4) A mental wanderlust focused on next year rather than this year;
5) A severe allergic reaction to the words “homework,” “essay,” “study,” or “reading;”
6) A misperception that time is ruled by a student’s own desires.
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II.
Student Success
To be successful in English 12 – AP, students should adhere to the following:
 Take lots of notes;
 Keep pace with the daily reading = close reading and reflection;
 Study notes and readings daily;
 Complete assignments on time;
 Be an active learner: ask questions & participate in discussion;
 Meet with instructor for clarification as needed;
 Form study partnerships or groups;
 Relax, keep a positive attitude, and enjoy!
It’s more than just getting the assignments done.
III.
Course Description
English 12 - AP is a college-level course is an in-depth study of various modes and geres
of literature that is designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement English
Literature and Composition exam. The course meets or exceeds the expectations colleges
and universities have for the subject. English 12 - AP encourages the student to examine
literary styles and concepts far beyond the traditional high school emphasis through
examination of various literary genres. Students who pass the Advanced Placement exam
may receive college course credit and/or exemption from college English placement tests
at identified universities.
In addition, this course addresses the California Common Core State Standards identified
for the twelfth-grade student. Following the College Board guidelines, the AP
curriculum is a standards-based program that enhances literary analysis, analytical writing,
critical thinking, and collaborative conversation. English 12 - AP meets all graduation
requirements and qualifies as a college-preparatory program.
IV.
Course Organization
The English 12 - AP curriculum is guided by the AP English Literature and Composition
exam. The course is conducted primarily in a seminar style encouraging depth and
complexity of understanding of literature and writing styles through close reading, study,
discussion, and analytical writing. The units of study focus on American and British
literature from 1600 to the present. Readings and assignments are set at college standards
and expectations. A student may receive additional assistance upon request. Students
should maintain a notebook of their work throughout the year. This assists the student
in preparation for the exam in May.
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V.
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze various genres of literature and articulate
those analyses well through discussion and writing.
2. Meet the CCSS for English-Language Arts content strategies in reading,
writing, listening & speaking, and language.
3. Achieve a score of 3 or better on the Advanced Placement Literature and
Composition exam.
VI.
Course Policies
1. Homework:
Students are expected to thoroughly prepare for class. Students
can expect approximately one hour of homework each night,
including weekends. Effective time management is crucial for
success in the class. A schedule of readings and major
assignments is provided to assist in planning.
No incomplete assignments will be accepted or graded but will
be returned to the student for completion and resubmission for
reduced credit.
2. Make-up Work:
When absent, students are responsible for obtaining their makeup work and meeting with the instructor to review any missed
lessons. The student will have one week from the date of return
to make up exams/assessments. Chronic absenteeism may result
in dismissal from the class. No make-up work will be accepted
for truancies or suspensions.
3. Late Work:
Late work will not be permitted beyond one week after the due
date for the assignment. Late work submitted without a ticket
will be scored no higher than 75%. Students chronically late in
completing their work will be placed on a contract. Students are
expected to meet with the instructor if circumstances arise that
interfere with the timely completion of their assignments.
4. Format:
Students will follow the format standards established by the
English department for their assignments. Any assignment not
adhering to these standards will not be accepted but will be
returned to the student for correction and considered late work.
5. Revisions:
Students may revise their writing assignments at any time to
improve their score provided that they are submitted the week
prior to the end of the grading period.
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6. Plagiarism:
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Copying another student’s
work will also be considered plagiarism. Any student having
plagiarized will receive an “F” grade for that assignment and a
warning. A second attempt to plagiarize may result in removal
from the class.
VII.
Classroom Rules
Students are expected to adhere to district and school rules.
This program functions based on three major expectations – safety,
responsibility, and respect. Therefore, students are expected to be prepared for
class prior to the tardy bell.
VIII.
Grading Policy
Class assignments will be evaluated on a 5-point scale. All timed writings and
essays will be evaluated on a 9-point scale. Final grades will be based on a
traditional percentage scale. Literary analyses, essays, studies, papers, and
discussions will be evaluated according to the depth and complexity of
understanding demonstrated by the student. Each activity is expected to show
exceptional planning, thought, and quality. The grading criteria become
increasingly rigorous as the year progresses due to the expected development
in student skills.
No extra credit work will be assigned or accepted. Furthermore, no make-up
work will be accepted after the end of the grading period as a bail out to pass
the course. Students are expected to complete their assignments when due.
Students not maintaining a “C” or better through the second grading period of
either semester will be placed on a contract. Failure to adhere to the
requirements of the contract will result in an unsatisfactory grade and/or
removal from the class.
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COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
(Subject to Change)
SEMESTER 1: Laying the Foundation: Approach to Literary Analysis
Term 1: The Fundamentals & Short Story
Week 1: (8/19* – 8/22)
Introduction: Overview, Rationale, The Syllabus, Procedures, The AP exam;
Baseline Assessments: Reading, Literary Analysis: Multiple Choice & Essay
Week 2: (8/25 – 8/29)
Contextual Influences in Literature
Literary Timelines: British and American
Vocabulary: Lesson 1
Week 3: (9/1* – 9/5)
Close Reading of Literature
Read Like a Professor
Perrine: Chapter 1
Roberts: Appendix A
“The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”
Vocabulary: Lesson 1 Assessment
Week 4: (9/8 – 9/12)
Sentence Writing
Short Story: Plot and Structure (Perrine Ch.2) & “Paul’s Case” (Perrine)
Point of View (Perrine Ch. 5) & “The Child by Tiger” (Perrine)
Vocabulary: Lesson 2
Week 5: (9/15 – 9/19)
Short Story: Characterization (Perrine Ch. 3) & “A Good Man is Hard to Find”
(Perrine)
Theme (Perrine Ch. 4) & “The Story of an Hour” and “Desireés” Baby”
(Handouts)
Vocabulary: Lesson 2 Assessment
Week 6: (9/22 – 9/26)
Short Story: Symbol, Allegory, and Fantasy (Perrine Ch. 6) & “The Rocking-Horse
Winner” (Perrine) & “The Demon Lover” (Handout)
Humor & Irony (Perrine Ch. 7) & “The Landlady” (Handout)
Putting it all together: “Hunters in the Snow” (Perrine)
Vocabulary: Lesson 3
Term 2: Skill Application & Novel
Week 7: (9/29** – 10/3)
Assessment: Short Story – Literary Analysis
Personal Statements & UC Writing Prompt
Frankenstein
Vocabulary: Lesson 3 Assessment
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Week 8: (10/6 – 10/10)
Frankenstein
Assessment: Frankenstein
Frankenstein: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 4
Week 9: (10/13** – 10/17)
Heart of Darkness
Vocabulary: Lesson 4 Assessment
Week 10: (10/20 – 10/24)
Heart of Darkness
Assessment: Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 5
Week 11: (10/27** – 10/31)
Close Reading to Writing: The Process
Timed Writing
Thesis Writing
Vocabulary: Lesson 5 Assessment
Week 12: (11/3 – 11/7)
Argumentation
Paragraph Development and Structure
Transitions
Heart of Darkness: Timed Writing
Vocabulary: Lesson 6
Term 3: The Song
Week 13: (11/10* – 11/14)
Poetry – SOAPS & DIDLS;
Elements of Poetry (Perrine: Ch.1), Reading the Poem (Perrine: Ch.2),
Denotation and Connotation (Perrine: Ch.3)
Vocabulary: Lesson 6 Assessment
Week 14: (11/17** – 11/21)
Poetry – Imagery (Perrine: Ch.4), Allusion (Perrine: Ch.8), Tone (Perrine: Ch.10)
Vocabulary: Lesson 7
Week 15: (11/24 – 11/28)
Thanksgiving Break
Week 16: (12/1 - 12/5)
Poetry – Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Apostrophe, Metonymy (Perrine Ch. 5)
Symbol and Allegory (Perrine Ch. 6)
Vocabulary: Lesson 7 Assessment
Week 17: (12/8** – 12/12)
Poetry – Paradox, Overstatement, Understatement, Irony (Perrine Ch.7)
Week 18: (12/15 – 12/19)
Semester Finals: Short Story & Poetry (multiple choice and timed writing)
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SEMESTER 2: Breadth & Depth
Term 4: Tragedy
Week 1: (1/12 – 1/16)
Poetry – Musical Devices, Rhythm and Meter, Sound and Meaning, Pattern
(Perrine Ch. 11 – 14)
The Ancient Mariner
Vocabulary: Lesson 8
Week 2: (1/19*– 1/23)
Assessment: Poetry
Drama: Introduction to Tragedy
Oedipus Rex
Vocabulary: Lesson 8 Assessment
Week 3: (1/26 – 1/30)
Hamlet
Vocabulary: Lesson 9
Week 4: (2/2 – 2/6)
Hamlet
Vocabulary: Lesson 9 Assessment
Week 5: (2/9* – 2/13)
Hamlet
Assessment: Hamlet
Hamlet: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 10
Week 6: (2/16* – 2/20)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Vocabulary: Lesson 10 Assessment
Week 7: (2/23 – 2/27)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Assessment: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 11
Term 5: The Absurd
Week 8: (3/2 – 3/6)
Candide
Vocabulary: Lesson 11 Assessment
Week 9: (3/9 – 3/13)
Candide
Assessment: Candide
Candide: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 12
Week 10: (3/16 – 3/20)
The Stranger
Vocabulary: Lesson 12 Assessment
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Week 11: (3/23 – 3/27)
The Stranger
Assessment: The Stranger
The Stranger: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 13
SPRING BREAK (3/30 – 4/6) The Metamorphosis
Week 12: (4/6* – 4/10)
The Metamorphosis
Assessment: The Metamorphosis
Vocabulary: Lesson 13 Assessment
Week 13: (4/13 – 4/17)
Brave New World
Vocabulary: Lesson 14
Week 14: (4/20 – 4/24)
Brave New World
Assessment: Brave New World
Brave New World: Study Guides due
Vocabulary: Lesson 14 Assessment
Term 6: Angst
Week 15: (4/27 – 5/1)
AP Exam Prep: Short Story
Vocabulary: Lesson 15
Week 16: (5/4 – 5/8)
AP Exam Prep: Poetry
Vocabulary: Lesson 15 Assessment
Week 17: (5/11 – 5/15)
Grendel
Vocabulary: Lesson 16
Week 18: (5/18 – 5/22)
Grendel
Semester Final: Timed Writings (3)
Vocabulary: Lesson 16 Assessment
Week 19: (5/25* – 5/29)
Grendel
Vocabulary: Lesson 17
Week 20: (6/1 – 6/5)
Grendel
Assessment: Grendel
Grendel: Study Guides due
Final Exam Prep
Vocabulary: Lesson 17 Assessment
Week 21: (6/8 – 6/11)
Semester Finals (Multiple Choice)
Graduation!!!
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