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English 12 The
primary purpose of 12th grade English is to build on the
foundation established in 11th grade English and to continue
developing analytical thinking and writing skills to greater depth of
exploration. Students will compose several multiple paragraph literary
analyses, comparison and contrast essays, time-restricted impromptu
essays, successful completion of two research projects, and personal
narratives. To accomplish this, students will read from an extensive
selection spanning all literary genres (see reading list) and complete
comprehensive grammar and mechanics assessments.
Reading Choices (minimum 6):
1984, Things Fall Apart, Lord of the Flies, The
Stranger, and Hamlet or Othello, Beowulf, Balzac and the Little Chinese
Seamstress, Angela’s Ashes
AP English 12
The purpose of this course is to prepare students
for the AP Literature exam in May. In order to score well on the exam
(3 or higher), students must adhere to a strict reading list as
suggested by the College Board. Additionally, students must compose
bi-monthly impromptu essays to prepare for the exam following all proper
writing conventions. Also, students must complete two annotated
literary research papers throughout the year. Students need to
understand and demonstrate thorough knowledge of all literary and poetic
devices commonly used in classic literature.
Reading List (all):
Heart of Darkness, Othello, Lord of the Flies,
Crime and Punishment, Pride and Prejudice, One Hundred Years of
Solitude,Things Fall Apart, 1984
*Reading lists will be adjusted when needed
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