Here is the general sequence of units for this section of AP English Literature and Composition curricular components. This page is only ONE of the UNITS. See additional pages for information on the units that will be tentatively covered within the course.

The following is only a guideline and is subject to change without prior notice. This list is not inclusive of all work and assignments.

NOTE: Lessons, updates, notes, assignments, etc. will be posted on the GOOGLE CLASSROOM, under the TAB at the top marked CLASSWORK. Students should not rely the STREAM to keep track of class activities. The AGENDA option on the STREAM may also change without due notice. So, again, students should check the CLASSWORK tab each class for lessons, updates, notes, assignments, etc.

PERSONAL PROGRESS CHECKS WILL BE ASSIGNED REGULARLY

As part of these units, students will be assigned Personal Progress Checks—either as homework or in class—for each unit. Each Personal Progress Check contains formative multiple-choice and/or free-response questions.

SKILL CATEGORIES OF NOTE

Skill categories spiral across units.

1 Explain the function of character.

2 Explain the function of setting.

3 Explain the function of plot and structure.

4 Explain the function of the narrator or speaker.

5 Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbols.

6 Explain the function of comparison.

7 Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of part or all of a text

BIG IDEAS OF NOTE

Big ideas spiral across units.

CHR Character

SET Setting

STR Structure

NAR Narration

FIG Figurative Language

LAN Literary Argumentation

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE for Unit 8

STR 3 3.C Explain the function of structure in a text.

STR 3 3.D Explain the function of contrasts within a text.

FIG 5 5.B Explain the function of specific words and phrases in a text.

FIG 5 5.C Identify and explain the function of a symbol.

FIG 6 6.B Identify and explain the function of a metaphor.

FIG 6 6.D Identify and explain the function of an allusion.

LAN 7 7.B Develop a thesis statement that conveys a defensible claim about an interpretation of literature and that may establish a line of reasoning.

LAN 7 7.C Develop commentary that establishes and explains relationships among textual evidence, the line of reasoning, and the thesis.

LAN 7 7.D Select and use relevant and sufficient evidence to both develop and support a line of reasoning.

LAN 7 7.E Demonstrate control over the elements of composition to communicate clearly .

Structure of a text

STR 3 3.C Explain the function of structure in a text.

STR 3 3.D Explain the function of contrasts within a text.

Diction

FIG 5 5.B Explain the function of specific words and phrases in a text.

Symbolism

FIG 5 5.C Identify and explain the function of a symbol.

Metaphor

FIG 6 6.B Identify and explain the function of a metaphor.

Allusion

FIG 6 6.D Identify and explain the function of an allusion.

Language

LAN 7 7.B Develop a thesis statement that conveys a defensible claim about an interpretation of literature and that may establish a line of reasoning.

LAN 7 7.C Develop commentary that establishes and explains relationships among textual evidence, the line of reasoning, and the thesis.

LAN 7 7.D Select and use relevant and sufficient evidence to both develop and support a line of reasoning.

LAN 7 7.E Demonstrate control over the elements of composition to communicate clearly .

PERSONAL PROGRESS CHECK 8

This UNIT will be followed by Personal Progress Check 8.

Generally, this is a multiple-choice activity of ~20 questions.

A FREE-RESPONSE task may also be assigned, in addition to class activities.

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Unit 8 - Poetry III

“If a nation loses its storytellers, it loses its childhood.”

—Peter Handke