AP English Literature and Composition - LA5183 - Scope and Sequence

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LA5183 scope and sequence outlines AP English Literature and Composition learning units, lessons, and objectives. It covers exam overview, critical reading and sophisticated writing, and AP skills such as explaining point of view, character perspective, order of events, setting details, and narrative meaning. The sequence also targets vocabulary development, MLA works-cited preparation, and literary analysis of short fiction, epic poetry, ancient cultures, Anglo-Saxon texts, poetry structure, and Gothic fiction through plot, character, mood, theme, and conflict.

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Scope and Sequence

Analyzing Short Fiction I

Analyzing Poetry I

The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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AP English Literature and Composition-LA5183 Scope and Sequence | Unit | Lesson | Lesson Objectives | | --- | --- | --- | Analyzing Short Fiction I The *AP English Literature and Composition Exam Explain the format of the *AP English Literature and Composition exam. Identify the key elements of the *AP English Literature and Composition course. Resources to Use Review resources that will facilitate critical reading and analysis of texts. Review resources that will facilitate sophisticated writing, both timed and un-timed. Introduction to Unit 1 Analyzing Character Perspective in "The Story of an Hour" Supporting a Claim about Character in "The Story of an Hour" Analyzing Plot and Sequencing in “The Story of an Hour" Applying MLA Guidelines Write a works cited page Supporting a Claim about Plot in "The Story of an Hour" Analyzing Setting in "A Rose for Emily" Analyzing Narration in "Big Black Good Man" Building Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials Analyze word parts to determine meaning, spelling, and usage. Recognize word roots and affixes. Use reference materials to determine the correct spelling and usage of a word. Unit 1 Assignment AP Skills Lesson: Exam Overview Unit Test 1 Describe a character, a character's perspective, or a character's motive. Describe the function of point of view in a text. Describe the narrator or speaker of a text. Describe the order of events in a plot. Determine what specific textual details reveal or convey about the setting of a text. Explain how the order of events in a plot contributes to the meaning of a narrative. Analyzing Poetry I Introduction to Unit 2 Part 1: Epic Poetry: Gilgamesh Analyze the impact of features of an epic on plot. Evaluate the structure of an epic. Identify features of epic poetry. ©Edgenuity, Inc. Confidential Page 1 of 16 AP English Literature and Composition-LA5183 Scope and Sequence | Unit | Lesson | Lesson Objectives | | --- | --- | --- | Part 2: Epic Hero: Gilgamesh Determine themes. Identify characteristics of an epic hero and cite evidence from the text. Recognize interactions between themes within a text. Part 3: Writing to Analyze the Epic Hero in Gilgamesh Form conclusions about a character. Organize writing according to purpose. Paraphrase evidence from the text to support conclusions. Analyzing Ancient Greek Culture in the Iliad Analyze the effects of multiple perspectives. Compare and contrast characters' traits. Identify ancient Greek beliefs in literature. Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf Analyze the development of the English language. Make inferences that are well supported by textual evidence. Recognize the characteristics of the Anglo-Saxon period. Characterization in Grendel Analyze characterization. Compare two interpretations of the same story. Identify point of view and perspective. Analyzing Characters in Poetry Analyzing Poetic Structure in "I Am Offering This Poem" Analyzing Contrast in "My Country 'Tis of Thee" Analyzing Simile and Metaphor in "Theme for English B" Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Identify the function of phrases within a sentence. Recognize gerunds, participles, and infinitives. Use gerunds, participles, and infinitives correctly. Unit 2 Assignment AP Skills Lesson: Multiple-Choice Questions Unit Test 2 Describe the function of a metaphor. Describe the function of a simile. Describe the function of contrasts in a text. Describe the function of specific words and phrases in a text. ©Edgenuity, Inc. Confidential Page 2 of 16 AP English Literature and Composition-LA5183 Scope and Sequence | Unit | Lesson | Lesson Objectives | | --- | --- | --- | Unit Test 2 (cont'd) Describe the function of structure in a text. Determine what details reveal about a character, a character's perspective, or a character's motive.

FAQs

What does the course scope and sequence cover for the AP English Literature exam?

It explains the exam format and identifies key elements of the AP English Literature and Composition course, along with resources for critical reading and writing.

How are character, perspective, and plot handled in the short fiction unit?

Lessons focus on describing characters and motives, explaining point of view, identifying details that reveal setting, and analyzing how the order of events contributes to narrative meaning.

Which literary genres and texts are included across the units?

The sequence includes short fiction, poetry (including epic poetry such as Gilgamesh), ancient literature (Iliad and Beowulf), and Gothic fiction through The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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