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AP English Lit Exam Update

3/21/2020

If you haven't already, be sure to read the overview on the main page, then come back here.

TL;DR:

Online/at home, using any internet-connected device
45 minutes, FRQ only

May be able to take the exam on the later date. More info to come by April 3.

Only Units 1-6 will be tested (see below).
Cancellation fees for those already registered to take AP exams will be waived.

Units Assessed:

Short Fiction I
1. Contemporary Prose: short story excerpt or microfiction (partial)
Poetry I
1. 20th-Century/Contemporary Prose
Longer Fiction or Drama I
1. 20th-Century/Contemporary Prose
2. Literary Argument
Short Fiction II
1. 20th Century/Contemporary Prose
Poetry II
1. Pre-20th Century Poetry
Longer Fiction or Drama II
1. Pre-20th Century Prose
2. Literary Argument

Lowther will be providing a roadmap, materials, and suggested work schedule for anything not covered before the shut-down. I'll update as soon as possible and let you know.

Remind @coheng1112 to 81010

NTI Assignment Shakespeare

3/16/2020

Assigned Friday, March 13, 2020: UPDATE: Only those NOT TAKING the AP Lit exam have to complete this version of the project. See the post from 04/24/20 that addresses this more thoroughly.

Read Othello or Hamlet
- UPDATE: see the post above for options on how to experience one of the plays, along with a few new options that might be more engaging for some of you.
Create a project using the booklet (UPDATE: or create an Alternative Book Report) that shows understanding of:
- Characters (Round)
  - motives
  - relationships (various types)
  - background/influences
  - development (dynamic vs. static--how/why?)
  - importance (to plot; to theme)
- Theme(s)
  - UPDATE: Use the Universal Themes in Literature handout to help focus your ideas--not all themes need to be explored! Select the few that are the strongest throughout your play.
- You MUST include Significant Quotes that further your understanding and illustrate your explanation of the above concepts.
- DO NOT simply provide a PLOT summary. Doing so will earn you zero points.

Shakespeare's Sonnets

3/12/2020

Choose sonnet at this link.
Put on board (no duplicates)
Copy & paste poem onto Doc (E1112_Sonnet_Lastnames)
Share w/Lowther & partner
Double space poem
Color code w/partner--names at top
Between each line, translate in modern English
Give a summary of what the poem is about
Give theme (list posted in a secret location in this room)

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