Here is the exam I took. I only got a 3-- see if you can do better!
1987 AP English Lit Exam from apcentral -
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
tips on active reading notes
Some of you have already asked me about how to take active reading notes. I suggest that you focus on three categories of ideas: 1)passages that significantly contribute to your understanding; 2)passages that illustrate a particular literary technique or characteristic of the text; and 3)passages that elicit a personal response from you. As you can see from the example below, when I read the first chapter of Like Water for Chocolate I underlined passages and made notes about (1) symbolism, foreshadowing, and other hints that helped me "get" what the author was trying to say; (2) examples of magical realism, characterization and plot development; and (3) actions or dialogue that made me sit up and take notice (you may find yourself asking questions, or vehemently agreeing/disagreeing, but any time you have an intense reaction is an important moment in the text).
Because many of you will be taking notes on a book you don't own, use your own paper to write the notes-- and please keep track of the page numbers! That way when we discuss them you'll be able to refer to the context.
Please listen for the orientation announcement in May-- this is a mandatory meeting. Also, please check back here on the blog frequently over the summer. I know what the school calendar says. And I'm starting to teach this class right now. I will post items for discussion so that when we meet in August you'll be ready. The easiest way to keep up is to "follow" the blog by linking it to your email so that you get a message whenever I post.
active reading notes lwcf jan -
Because many of you will be taking notes on a book you don't own, use your own paper to write the notes-- and please keep track of the page numbers! That way when we discuss them you'll be able to refer to the context.
Please listen for the orientation announcement in May-- this is a mandatory meeting. Also, please check back here on the blog frequently over the summer. I know what the school calendar says. And I'm starting to teach this class right now. I will post items for discussion so that when we meet in August you'll be ready. The easiest way to keep up is to "follow" the blog by linking it to your email so that you get a message whenever I post.
active reading notes lwcf jan -
introduction & syllabus
Welcome to AP English 4. Following is an introductory memo and course syllabus; please print, sign and return the tear-off on the first day of the 2012-2013 school year.
Note: the summer reading has been updated. Please note the Montaigne-for-Shakespeare substitution, and also note that the Montaigne reading can be completed by finding a copy at your local library, purchasing a copy online, or reading the complete work here:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3600/3600-h/3600-h.htm
AP4 intro _ cover sheet 2012 -
Note: the summer reading has been updated. Please note the Montaigne-for-Shakespeare substitution, and also note that the Montaigne reading can be completed by finding a copy at your local library, purchasing a copy online, or reading the complete work here:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3600/3600-h/3600-h.htm
AP4 intro _ cover sheet 2012 -
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