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BRITISH LITERATURE.
This course focuses on major British authors from the Anglo-Saxon era to the twentieth century. Assignments include a critical paper, a research paper, and a variety of expository writing. The course focuses on self-identity and self in relationship with loved ones, God, nature, and community. Required for 12th grade students not enrolled in A.P. English Literature and Composition.A.P. ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION.
This course focuses on a variety of challenging works of recognized literary merit. Emphasis is given to numerous and varied independent writing projects and discussion in a seminar setting. Students who complete this course may take the A.P. exam for possible college credit. Required for 12th grade students not enrolled in British Literature. All of the following are required for admission to the course: Minimum B+ for each semester of 9th - 11th grade English; 85th - 90th percentile on PSAT verbal section; and 9th - 11th grade teacher evaluations on academic and creative writing and class participation. Departmental approval required.
STUDY GUIDES
The Secret Sharer
Pygmalion
She Stoops to Conquer StudyGuideSheStoops.docCanterbury TalesStudyGuidePrologue.doc
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice Study Guide.doc
Hamet Study Guide
Hamlet Study Guide.doc
RESEARCH PAPER DOCUMENTSLiterature Resource Center LiteratureResourceCenter.docEBSCO EBSCO.docSUMMER READING REQUIREMENTS
English 12 British Literature:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Candida by G. B. Shaw (note spelling)
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
AP English Literature and Composition:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
In addition, AP students must also read one book by the authors they are studying for their research papers. Information on these books and other summer requirement is given to students at the end of the junior year.
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