AP ENG LANG A Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- Spring 2006
- Department
- English
- Location
- B5
- Description
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The major purpose of this course is to engage students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. The student is required to read and analyze works of literary merit to examine how stylistic effects are achieved by writers' linguistic choices. This college-level course meets the basic eleventh/twelfth grade English requirement for graduation and fulfills the "b" requirement of the UC/CSU Subject Area Requirements for students eligible for Honors English. Certain colleges may accept it for course credit or advanced placement of students who qualify on the CEEB Advanced Examination in Literature and Composition.
Instructional UnitsLiterary Forms, Movements, and CriticismHallmarks of StyleImpact of Literature on SocietyAppreciation of Literary AestheticsAnalytical/Expository/Persuasive Writing
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Juniors who are soon-to-be seniors!
Take some time to visit the website linked below and you can gain valuable insight into the college application and admissions process.
Remember that the student profiles, essays, and admission decisions are representative of the late 1990's and a university commensurate with UCB (Berkeley); perhaps admissions standards are far more stringent today.
This might be an activity to share with your parents.
You should also spend some time in your local book store perusing the college admissions essays books. They are ususally split into sections that are easily accessed to help guide you as you continue to plan your university applications.
Another book that may lend addtional insights is Admissions Confidential. This can be found in the same section of the book store. This is a former admissions official from a major private university and her confessions about students' applications and admissions.
Continue to monitor your colleges of choice for application availability. It is never too early to start! And, take those virtual college tours offered on your computer.
Sign up for, and plan to attend the college "open house" at Occidental College in Los Angeles (near Eagle Rock, just past the Glendale Galleria). This is a quality experience for all potential college students looking for a small liberal arts college with an Eastern flair. This opportunity comes in September or October.
The financial aid meeting for parents is invaluable (and eye-opening!) as Oxy hands out information that is the same for other private universities.
Actually attending this Oxy "open house" gives you an opportunity to interview college students and be able to ask questions about the college experience. This may also assist you in evaluating other colleges. (See the link below!)
As always, if you have questions or concerns, see Mrs. Zeldin, or contact Mrs. Krausen in the College Office. She is always happy to meet with you and/or your parents.
Decisions you make today may influence and affect the rest of your life!
Good luck!
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Short Stories - Assigned Reading
Please heed the due date and be ready for an in-class quiz about story facts and details. Access these stories at the website links below.
Thurs., June 8th Quiz
William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"
Mon., June 12th Quiz
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Click on & read "Why I Wrote..."( October 1913) at end of the story.
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Advanced Placement English Composition 11
Due Friday, May 19, 2006
5 College Essays from the approved list should be typed (double spaced), one page each essay. You may substitute college essay topics from your applications for next year. See Mrs. Zeldin for approval.
Due Friday, May 26, 2006
5 more College Essays (see above for parameters)
Due Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Vocabulary Quiz 13 --- "Action Words"
Due Friday, June 2, 2006
Native American story. See assignment handed out in class. Refer to Native American literature read and reviewed in class for insights.
This is a creative assignment, so have fun! Make sure you fulfill requirements for Freytag's Pyramid and/or Character Arc.
If you have questions, please see Mrs. Zeldin.