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Which subject	Literature
What topic	AP English Literature + parts of speech how to annotate for the exam
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
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Lesson Plan: Annotating for the AP English Literature Exam

Grade Level: 11

Duration: 30 Minutes

Subject: Literature

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Lesson Objective

Students will learn how to annotate texts effectively for the AP English Literature exam, focusing on parts of speech and literary devices that are essential for analysis and interpretation.

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Materials Needed

• Copies of a selected excerpt from a literary work (e.g., a poem or prose)
• Highlighters in multiple colors
• Sticky notes
• Annotation guide (handout)
• Whiteboard and markers

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Hook: Begin with a brief discussion on the purpose of annotation. Ask students why they think annotation is important when reading literature.

2. Objective Overview: Explain that today’s lesson will focus on how to dissect a text using parts of speech and literary devices to prepare for the AP exam.

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Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Parts of Speech Review:

   • Quickly review the eight parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.
   • Discuss how identifying these parts of speech can help in understanding the structure and meaning of literary texts.

2. Annotation Techniques:

   • Highlighting: Use different colors for different parts of speech (e.g., yellow for nouns, blue for verbs).
   • Margin Notes: Encourage students to jot down their thoughts or questions in the margins, focusing on how the parts of speech contribute to themes and tone.
   • Symbols: Introduce symbols (e.g., stars for themes, question marks for confusing parts) for quick reference.

3. Example Annotation: Display an excerpt on the board and model how to annotate using the techniques discussed. Emphasize literary devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, etc.

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Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Annotation Exercise:

   • Distribute the selected text excerpt to each student.
   • Ask students to annotate the text individually using the techniques learned.
   • Encourage them to identify at least three parts of speech and one literary device in their annotations.

2. Peer Share:

   • After 5 minutes of individual work, have students turn to a partner and share their annotations. Discuss differences in their interpretations and what they discovered about the text through their analysis.

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Closure (5 Minutes)

• Class Discussion: Invite students to share their insights and any challenges they encountered during the annotation process.

• Summarize Key Points: Reinforce the importance of understanding parts of speech and literary devices in literary analysis as preparation for the AP Literature exam.

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Homework Assignment

Task: Annotate a Poem

1. Choose a poem from the provided list (or select one from your textbook).
2. Utilize the annotation techniques discussed in class:
   • Highlight at least ten parts of speech (nouns, verbs, etc.)
   • Write margin notes explaining the significance of at least three literary devices used by the poet.
   • Use the symbols you created in class for any important themes or questions.

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Homework Submission

• Students will submit a copy of their annotated poem by the next class for review.

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Answer Key (for Teacher Reference)

• Ensure students identify parts of speech correctly:

  • Nouns: (e.g., "love," "wind")
  • Verbs: (e.g., "whispers," "fades")

• Literary devices students might identify could include:

  • Metaphor: (e.g., comparing love to an ocean)
  • Personification: (e.g., the wind howling)

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Encourage students to approach the homework assignment as a way to deep-dive into the text, enhancing their analytical skills for the AP exam.