Unite (1971) by Barbara Jones-Hogu
AP Humanities Prerequisites and Entrance Procedure: This is the policy for all AP courses in Humanities.
Oceana students can take this course Junior year instead of Humanities 11; students must take AP US History with AP English Literature.
Course Description: This course will survey the history of the United States of America from approximately 1492 to modern times: from the “discovery” and settlement of the New World to the very recent past. The primary focus of the course will be to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the major themes in American history, to train students to analyze historical evidence, and to develop in students the ability to analyze and express historical understanding in writing. The course is intended to approximate an introductory lecture and discussion seminar typically taken within the first two years of one’s college or university study. AP US History will provide an opportunity to further develop skills of critical thinking, writing, and expression. In addition, this course seeks to prepare students to successfully complete and pass the AP US History exam scheduled for May 6, 2021.
1 Week of Homework (Sample):
Generally 30-40 pages of reading a week, such as this Chapter from the textbook.
Preparing for weekly quizzes on each chapter.
AP US History College Board Information
Important Consideration: Students who take AP Lit/ AP US History instead of Humanities 11 do NOT do a Junior Exhibition and therefore do not receive as much preparation for Senior Exhibition, which ALL students must successfully complete in order to graduate.
Oceana students can take this course Junior year instead of Humanities 11; students must take AP US History with AP English Literature.
Course Description: The course will follow the curricular requirements in the AP English Course Description to prepare students for the AP exam in May. and will be run similarly to a freshman college-level English course. We will focus on close reading, which includes the experience, interpretation, and evaluation of literature. Much of our work will focus on answering the question, how does the author use literary devices to convey meaning? The analysis will happen through writing, discussions, reading, multiple-choice exercises and presentations. We will also work on strengthening composition and writing skills. We will focus on improving your ability to clearly answer prompts, to vary sentence structure, to effectively use quotes, to create strong images, to improve your written voice and to enhance your vocabulary. Classroom discussion is a key element to the course. It is imperative that everyone participates in our analysis of literature and writing.
1 Week of Homework (Sample):
Read 60 pages in There, There by Tommy Orange
Complete four entries in the Complexity Chart
AP English Literature College Board Information
Important Consideration: Students who take AP Lit/ AP US History instead of Humanities 11 do NOT do a Junior Exhibition and therefore do not receive as much preparation for Senior Exhibition, which ALL students must successfully complete in order to graduate.
Oceana students can take this course Senior year instead of Humanities 12; students must take AP English Language and Composition with AP US Government and Politics.
Course Description: This course is a detailed study of the United States political system. Topics covered include the processes and institutions that make up our federal government. The goal of this course is to increase political knowledge as well as to prepare students to pass the AP United States Government and Politics exam.
1 Week of Homework (Sample):
Nightly reading from the textbook
Listen/respond to an article/podcast connected to the content
AP US Government and Politics College Board Information
Important Consideration: Students who follow (have an interest in) current events/politics will have a much easier time in this course. Although AP Government and AP Language and Composition in the senior year provide some support and time for Senior Exhibition, students in these AP classes are expected to work more independently on their projects.
Oceana students can take this course Senior year instead of Humanities 12; students must take AP English Language and Composition with AP US Government and Politics.
Course Description: The focus of AP English Language and Composition is the critical reading, analyzing, and creation of rhetorical works. Rhetoric is the art of effective and persuasive writing and speaking; you will learn to discern how rhetoric is being used by different rhetors, and you will develop your own writing and speaking abilities to become effective and moving rhetors in your own right.
AP Lang Syllabus and AP Lang Class Webpage
A Week of Homework (Sample):
Read ch. 1-2 (about 80 pages of reading) from The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and complete the reading logs in The New Jim Crow Reading Packet
Complete rhetorical analysis and/ or précis
Prepare for mini- Socratic seminar
Work on Claim 2 Essay for Senior Exhibition
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours of work outside of class time.
AP English Language and Composition Information from the College Board
Important Considerations: Although AP Government and AP Language and Composition in the senior year provide some support and time for Senior Exhibition, students in these AP classes are expected to work more independently on their projects.