Hey AP Lit Scholars!

This week continue reading, Alice Walker's The Color Purple. In order to give everyone time to read the novel the viewing party will be postponed until May 14th, 10:30 am. Strive to have the entire work read before this date. You can purchase the novel or you can use the links or pdf attached. 
https://archive.org/details/the-color-purple-alice-walker/page/n1/mode/2up

​We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at [email protected], through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.

IMPORTANT AP LIT TESTING INFORMATION (PLEASE READ)

English Literature and Composition Test date and time
Exam Date: May 13

• Hawaii Time: 8 a.m.
• Alaska Time: 10 a.m.
• Pacific Time: 11 a.m.
• Mountain Time: 12 p.m.
• Central Time: 1 p.m.
• Eastern Time: 2 p.m.
• See more time zones

Exam timing
Students will be given 45 minutes to read and respond to Question 1 and then 5 minutes to upload their response.

Questions
Question 1 (45 mins.)

% of exam weight (rounded)
100%

Question name
Prose Fiction Analysis

Question description
This question presents students with a passage of prose fiction of approximately 500–700 words, and assesses students’ ability to do the following:

• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation.
• Select and use evidence to support a line of reasoning.
• Explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating an argument.

Corresponding free-response question (FRQ) type in the course and exam description binder

• The single question on the 2020 AP English Literature and Composition Exam is a Prose Fiction Analysis question, which is FRQ 2 on a traditional AP Exam and in the CED. It is referred to as Question 1 because the 2020 exam has just that one question.
• The prompt will not include the title and author of the passage. Otherwise, the prompt will match the stable prompt language found in the CED.

Hey AP Lit Scholars!
Thank you for those who were able to make it out to our virtual session this morning. This week we will continue our reading of "The Color Purple"  an we will have a viewing party scheduled on May 7th starting at 10:30 am! ALL AP Lit Scholars are welcome! 
This week you will continue to read The Color Purple, create a double journal entry concerning your reading. In addition, I invite you to re-imagine your poetry projects. Take your assigned poem and create a virtual presentation. Details are outlined on Schoology.  

We will not be returning to our physical building however your opportunities for learning abound.  In accordance to CCSD expectations PHS is adopting the digital learning schedule above.  In the meantime, learning will take place. You can reach me through email at [email protected], through the Remind App messenger, or you can schedule a virtual Zoom meeting using this form. You do not need any special equipment for this app. I will send you an email confirmation with your scheduled appointment.

IMPORTANT AP LIT TESTING INFORMATION (PLEASE READ)

English Literature and Composition Test date and time
Exam Date: May 13

• Hawaii Time: 8 a.m.
• Alaska Time: 10 a.m.
• Pacific Time: 11 a.m.
• Mountain Time: 12 p.m.
• Central Time: 1 p.m.
• Eastern Time: 2 p.m.
• See more time zones

Exam timing
Students will be given 45 minutes to read and respond to Question 1 and then 5 minutes to upload their response.

Questions
Question 1 (45 mins.)

% of exam weight (rounded)
100%

Question name
Prose Fiction Analysis

Question description
This question presents students with a passage of prose fiction of approximately 500–700 words, and assesses students’ ability to do the following:

• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation.
• Select and use evidence to support a line of reasoning.
• Explain how the evidence supports a line of reasoning.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating an argument.

Corresponding free-response question (FRQ) type in the course and exam description binder

• The single question on the 2020 AP English Literature and Composition Exam is a Prose Fiction Analysis question, which is FRQ 2 on a traditional AP Exam and in the CED. It is referred to as Question 1 because the 2020 exam has just that one question.
• The prompt will not include the title and author of the passage. Otherwise, the prompt will match the stable prompt language found in the CED.

Hello AP Lit Scholars, 
We will meet virtually on Zoom at 9:30 am on Monday April 27, 2020. I would also like to change directions a bit for the end of the year but, we will discuss this in person "virtually".  All are welcome whether you have chosen to continue or if you are accepting grades :) I want to see ya'll!

Zoom Meeting Mon 4/27 9:30 am (for ALL AP Lit Scholars)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82366564653?pwd=Ym9ZOVpqd2ZiUUVpNVZXdklsb2FKUT09

Meeting ID: 823 6656 4653
Password: 484569

Hello AP Literature Scholars, 

This week marks our 3rd week of digital learning. I will be switching up our mediums of engagement this week. So make sure that you read and pay attention to some of our new formats. I want to give you an opportunity to engage differently. 
Weekly Agenda
Mon - Question of the Week and Post video reaction to Handmaid's Tale
Tues - Complete Morning in a Burned House on CommonLit.org if not submitted
Handmaid's Tale Symbolism Project
Wed - RSVP Netflix Watch Party
Thurs - Handmaid's Tale Symbolism Project Presentation
Fri - Netflix Watch Party (directions will be on Schoology)

This week we will conclude our study of Frankenstein by focusing in our the larger themes of the novel like: the dangers of knowledge, nature vs. nurture, the impact of alienation, exploration, science and other elements. We will have a summative exam on Friday in the Media Center. You will also create a novel album on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday we will have a Novel album listening party in class. 
Weekly Agenda
Monday  - TP-CASTT analysis and comparison of "Meditation XVII" and "No Man is an Island"
Tuesday - Novel Album and Frankenstein Found Poetry work session
Wednesday - Novel Album and Frankenstein Found Poetry work session
Thursday - Frankenstein Poetry Cafe and Novel Listening Party
Friday -  Frankenstein Summative Assessment

The information below will assist you in completing various assignments for this week.  

Common Lit www.commonlit.org  You will complete an analysis of one informational article, and two poems that parallel Frankenstein. Login instructions: click on Clever to login. You should have set your password to your lunch id.
Actively Learn
Use read.activelylearn.com/#student/reader/1351931/notes to read chapters 8-10 and 11-13  read.activelylearn.com/#student/reader/1357160/notes of Frankenstein. Use Clever to login. The system has the ability to allow you to read and annotate the text.  I will be able to see your interaction for the week and I will grade your participation accordingly. Class Code: dfzgi

Please use this form to submit your blog address for your Pre-Course Reading. You can find more information concerning this assignment at https://phssummerreading.wordpress.com/12th-grade/ This work is due the first day of class and maximum grading points will go as follows: 100 maximum points for work submitted by Tuesday, January 7, 2020. 90 maximum points for work submitted on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. 80 maximum points for work submitted by Thursday, January 9, 2020. 70 maximum points for work submitted on or after Friday, January 10, 2020.  Submit work here (You must be logged into Office 365 to complete the form).

No Pre-Course Reading will be accepted after Friday, January 24, 2020. 

Dear Scholars,
I am looking forward to a GREAT semester of learning, fun and many challenges with the AP Literature curriculum. You have elected to take a demanding college-level class in the study of English Literature and Composition. bell hooks stated in her work Teaching to Transgress that, "The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.” This course will be a 'space of possibility.' It is my goal and intent to push you past where you think you can go. 
My expectations of you are high because you deserve the very best.  Our time together will be a partnership. So it will be imperative that you avoid procrastination and shortcuts (like plagiarism) because they will only rob you of precious opportunities to learn. This course can be compared to that of fledgling garden, it will require your daily attention. You will succeed as an individual according to the effort put into the course. I am looking forward to seeing you all score well on the AP exam in May;
If you do become overwhelmed or confused, ask questions, seek help. I am here to help. Thank you for accepting the challenge of this course, I believe it will be a fruitful journey.

Required Materials:
Composition book (kept in class)
Binder
Notebook Paper
Pens and Pencils
The following texts are required for the course and the remainder will be provided to you:
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The Hand Maid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Margret Atwood
The Color Purple by Alice Walker