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AP Literature

     This year, one of the three AP courses I am taking is AP Literature with Ms. Green. In this class, we will be reading and analyzing various classic literary pieces in preparation for the AP exam in May. In addition, we also study vocabulary from the Wordly Wise book. Most importantly, we write several in-class essays to adapt to writing under time pressure and thinking quickly on your feet, so that we are well prepared for the AP exam at the end of the course. 

     This year, I expect to expand my horizons in regards to literature, and learn more about the lives of respective writers. So far, we have gone through one word list and have written two in-class essays. We have also gone through our first piece of literature: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The AP grading policy is as follows: 50% for tests, 25% for quizzes, 15% for projects and informal assessments, and 10% for homework and class participation.

     Technology is certainly of use in this class. I use websites such as Sparknotes to aid me in my understanding of literature and analysis. Additionally, I use Purdue Owl for references for MLA guidelines. 

     I personally think that Ms. Green is wonderful at lecturing. Her dry humor keeps me engaged and she is very thorough in her literary analyses. Although I personally do not enjoy reading, I have an appreciation for literature that many non-readers lack. I love learning about how the lives of writers influence their work, and I love analyzing symbolism and the tendencies of human nature within literary works.

Learn more about the AP Lit exam:

To access Ms. Green's website, copy and paste the following web address:
http://wood-ridge.schoolwires.net/Page/585

To access the complete set of word lists, copy and paste the following web address:
http://www.wordlywise3000.com/games/book12.cfm