English 4 AP
| Pace of Class | Outside Work | Textbook |
| Writing Skills | Prerequisite | Grades |
| Expectations |
.: Pace of Class
College sophomore
levels or advanced standing freshman level
Students work independently and discuss materials after completing the
reading
Two novels for summer reading plus supplementary journals and analysis
The Oresteia
Macbeth
Hamlet
Canterbury Tales
Aeneid
The Inferno
The Stranger
Frankenstein
Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man
Rosencrantz and Guildensdtern
A Doll's House or Dr. Faustus
Paradise Lost
Oedipus Rex
Metaphysical poetry, modern poems and short stories
Most are read outside
of class.
Independent literary research
.: Writing Skills
One research paper
per semester
Frequent timed writings analyzing poetry & prose
Short writings out of class
Polished writings
English 3 AP with
a minimum grade of 85
Competent writer, comfortable with timed writings
Independent reader who can find meanings without teacher assistance
.: Differences in Weighting of Grades
Group projects with
creative components
Tests, writings, and polished writings given major weight
Fewer grades, graded discussions
Expect 10-12 hours of homework per week
.:
Overall Expectations
Independent reader of demanding work
Highly competent writer
Preparation for AP Literature/Composition Exam