What incident, problem, conflict, or situation does the author use to get the story started. Note margin notes marked note highlight information about the test structure itself. Ap teachers can add to this problem when they say that ap stands for attack the prompt. For example, the author may write, at report card time sarah was the one who brought home all. Dont worry about catching every detail or remembering which jose is which. Master ap english literature and composition with our detailed course material, testtaking tips. Mseffies list of openended questions for advanced placement. Short fiction presents all these elements in a concentrated, intense.
An international journal on materials structure and behavior author information pack. Resources for ap literature and composition, 20142015, taught by mrs. One hundred years of solitude is a challenging book. For instance, in arthur millers the crucible, he describes his character john proctor in this way. Materials characterization an international journal on materials structure and behavior author information pack table of contents. English grammar for dummies, english grammar workbook for dummies, research papers for dummies, college admissions essays for dummies, sat i. Choose a character from a novel or play of recognized literary merit and write an essay in which you a briefly describe the.
Write a 23 page critical analysis using three of the techniques that foster details in the book how to read literature like a professor. English grammar for dummies, english grammar workbook for. Direct characterization examples and definition of. It can be used both for reading analysis and as a format for construction of a students own writing. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Everything within this course is included to help you prepare for the assessment, to help you develop the essential skills necessary to succeed in college, and to help you develop a foundation in literary study and critical writing. Ap english literature textbook course online video. The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their. Also, many students will take ap english language in junior year and ap english literature in senior year. If we can read something and then restate the plot, or a characterization, or a theme in our own words, we have generally understood what we read. An international journal on materials structure and behavior. The college board and educational testing service ets are dedicated to the principle of equal opportunity, and their. Teaching the literary analysis essay by matthew brown step 1. A lot of students wonder if theres a specific ap english reading list of books they should be reading to succeed on the ap literature and composition exam.
Voice the distinctive style or manner of expression of an author or a character in a book character antagonist character in a story or poem who opposes the main character protagonist. The seeds of this book took root in the empowering readers learning community, and i am indebted to many of those teachers, including those named below, who contributed to its final form. This reading is simply for general understanding of the passage. Materials and lessons for teaching ap literature and composition. Trying to develop deep thoughts and ideas about characterization has not only helped them in their acting and understanding of what it takes to become a role, but these worksheets have also helped them in their other classes with writing, creativity, and imagination. The following list contains titles, grouped by theme. This shows us that the character s sister is selfish and does not think of others feelings. Literature and composition course syllabus and policies 20102011 advanced placement literature and composition is an intensive introduction to reading, discussing, and writing about literature.
The ap english literature and composition course focuses intensively on the study and practice of reading, writing, and discussing the works of major writers. The famous literary critic harold bloom has argued in his book the invention of the human that personality, in our sense, is a shakespearean invention. Ap english literature and composition exam 5 exam day 7 levels of reading and questioning the text 8 poetrymc camp 9 things to remember when reading poetry 10 things to remember when analyzing poetry 11 poetry terms brief list 12 multiple choice strategies multiple choice practice 14. Most likely, you have been asked to write about literature before. Ap literature and composition course syllabus and guidelines 20102011 ap english is a course designed for those students who display a love of reading, and not just for their favorite book or author. In the novel surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. Resources for ap literature and composition, 20142015. Mccrea provides an analysis of what works and what does not work in the students essay. Direct and indirect characterization a tale of two citiesmr.
When you decide to write a character analysis or have. Ap literature summer reading 2019 dear ap literature students, you have a required and an optional extra credit summer reading. Ap literature and composition summaries to prepare for this course, you are expected to read two thematically connected works for your summer reading which will also be used for your research paper. Complete explanation of the prose passage essay and its purpose as it is presented on the ap english literature exam key ideas learn the types of prose passage prompts you might encounter on the ap. This is an ap english literature and composition course. A static character does not change throughout the work, and the readers knowledge of that character does not grow, whereas a dynamic character undergoes some kind of. First semester ap english study guide this packet contains all the information required for the assignments required in your final portfolio.
For the characterization paragraph, the students could try this fillintheblank topic sentence to get started. Characters name of character characterization and effect of characterization on narrative conflict character faces and effect. Theres no oprahs book club selection here, though we wouldnt hate that, either. Ap english literature and composition ap central the college. Direct characterization helps the readers understand the type of character they are going to read about. Frankenstein by mary wollstonecraft shelley, heart of darkness by joseph conrad, hamlet by william shakespeare, wuthering. Mseffies list of openended questions for advanced placement english literature exams, 19702019 advanced placement is a trademark registered by the college board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this website. How to tackle ap english literature multiple choice questions6.
Ap english literature and composition course and exam description. How to tackle ap english literature multiple choice questions 6. Ap english essential elements of fiction analysis one a character is a person presented in a fictional work, one fitting a type and fulfilling a function. Theres 1 on the list that i have read that wasnt from high school. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Carol jago taught ap literature and was department chair at. An example of a topic sentence for the characterization paragraph is as follows. I want you to read through it and find all the similes. Finally, levels of questions is a technique to consider for. One way he achieved such characterization was through his characters delivering. The one that caught my eye first was the one in the plaid green twopiece. Introduction to the prose passage essay this section of the exam gives you an opportunity to read and analyze a prose piece of literature. Ap english apsi 20 table of contents ap access and equity and preap 1 ap english language and composition exam 2 ap english literature and composition exam 5.
Characterization traits, actions, important things they say or are said about them. It can be used both for reading analysis and as a format for construction of. If the story took place somewhere else or in a different time, how would it be changed. Ap teachers can add to this problem when they say that ap stands for. Neither this book nor any portion thereof may be reproduced or used in any manner. In a literature course, students are exposed to various texts types but literary texts are at the heart of what is taught. I have been using them in my beginning 78 grade theatre class. When revealing a character s traits, a writer can do so using direct characterization or indirect characterization. Defining characterization characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
By exploring images, rhetorical questions, and repetition, the student methodically builds a convincing case for the womans desire to understand. While theres not an official collegeboard ap reading list, there are books that will be more useful for you to read than others as you prepare for the exam. If you arent sure if a particular work has the kind of literary merit the college board is looking for, ask your ap teacher. Direct and indirect characterization a tale of two cities. The works vary greatly by theme, date of publishing, and page length. Read fosters how to read literature like a professor. Using student responses from past exams, susan strehle describes how students respond to the ap english literature and composition exams open question, which. The ap english literature exam, on the other hand, focuses more on literary analysis. Ap book notes for william shakespeares king lear title of novel, play. Ap literature list of literary terms windham high school. Generally, it is a onepage excerpt from a work of fiction. Lorry about this lesson this lesson is based on a passage from a tale of two cities which characterizes mr. Welcome to advanced placement english literature and composition. As you read, complete the short writing assignments listed below for each chapter.
When creating your own ap literature reading list for the student choice freeresponse, try to pick works that are diverse in author, setting, genre, and theme. About the author geraldine woods has taught and tutored every level of english from 5th grade through ap for the past three decades. Not all are rated high, but i think there are several on the list that should be read for ap, and some that werent on the list. Indirect characterization effect on others what is revealed through the character s effect on other people. While there are some aspects of poetry and literature that remain the same, poetry is a different style so you can expect that there is a different set of descriptive words to know. Sometimes the antagonist is an animal, an idea, or a. Graphic organizers for reading is so much more than a book of printables, and i want to offer my sincere gratitude to those who contributed to its creation. Using our fully online ap english literature textbook course offers. Careful reading and critical analysis of such works of fiction, drama, and poetry. Students are asked to summarize old majors dream, the rules of animalism and more. The ap program is a collaborative effort of secondary schools, colleges and universities, and the college board through which students who are enrolled in ap or honors. Ap english literature and composition 2007 scoring guidelines question 2 dalton trumbos johnny got his gun the score reflects the quality of the essay as a wholeits content, its style, its mechanics.
Have books read and journal entry completed on the due date. Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows the character in action, and lets the reader interpret what these actions reveal about the character. This course is designed to comply with the curricular requirements described in the ap english course description and prepare students to take the ap literature exam. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Shmoop s here to help with the ultimate cram course. An international journal on materials structure and. Writing about literature in the ap english literature and. First, literature is a way to experience a way of life, a time period, a culture, an emotion, a deed, an event that you are not otherwise able, willing as, say, in the case of murder, or capable of encountering in any other manner. Ap english literature textbook course online video lessons. Speaker the person or animal or thing who narrates the story, novel, or poem. How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character. Whether or not you agree with that, theres no doubting that shakespeare was a master of characterization.
If none of these books appeal to you, you may speak with one of the ap lit teachers about a book in which you have an interest. Adapted from various ap resources, including ap teachers judy motika and katie martin ap literature short story boot camp our goal with this unit is to explore the elements of fiction to understand how they influence the overall meaning of a work. The material below is designed to be read in conjunction with writing about literature kennedy and gioia 18511873 and writing about a story kennedy and gioia 18741891. Direct and indirect characterization a tale of two cities mr. Characterization the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a. He was the kind of man powerful of body, eventempered, and not easily led who cannot refuse support to partisans without drawing their deepest resentment. Characterization definition and examples litcharts. These writings will be somewhat informal and you can use outside books and films for your examples.
Literature, then, opens doors to new and different life experiences. Introduction thank you for downloading, ap english literature. Im in the third checkout slot, with my back to the door, so i dont see them until theyre over by the bread. Master the ap english literature and composition exam bonus information you will find three types of notes in the margins of the master the ap english literature and composition exam book to alert you to important information. The boy glared at his sister as she ate his dessert. Here is a link to the ap literature terms that you may want to. Books for ap english literature and composition courses. This is obviously true for an ap lit course, so when students write about literary texts, they need to understand that genre of writing. Characterization is a name for the methods a writer uses to reveal a character s values, feelings, goals, etc.
This is a rigorous course requiring students to think analytically while expressing ideas clearly. Your answers should be a couple of paragraphs in length for each response. Description audience impact factor abstracting and indexing editorial board guide for authors p. But if you can get the names down, the story flows. When preparing for the poetry section of the ap exam, one of the most important aspects to focus on is vocabulary. Advanced placement literature and composition is an intensive introduction to reading, discussing, and. Shes the author of more than 40 books, including numerous books published by wiley. According to the college boards course description, an ap english literature course should prepare students to read literature in order to experience, interpret, and evaluate it, and to write about literature to understand, explain, and evaluate it. Since these works and their respective themes will continue to be. For example, the author may write, at report card time sarah was the one who brought home all as. Direct characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Titles from open response questions updated from an original list by norma j. Works referred to on the ap literature exams since 1971 specific years in parentheses.
Materials and lessons for teaching ap literature and. Characterization the process of conveying information. This version of the book does not include a list of specific standards for each graphic organizer. Pay special attention to the specific literary elements imagery, characterization, narration, etc.
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