AP English Literature: Drama Analysis and Interpretation

This module provides an overview of dramatic form and vocabulary, introducing students to the fundamentals of reading and understanding plays. Students will explore Shakespeare's work through "Moonlight Magic" and examine why Shakespeare remains relevant in contemporary literature studies, building foundational skills for dramatic analysis.

This module continues the exploration of Shakespeare's work, focusing on the supernatural elements in his plays through characters like Puck and Oberon. Students will learn specific techniques for reading and analyzing plays effectively, and complete their first practice test with multiple choice questions to prepare for the AP exam.

This module introduces students to Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac," focusing on the complex protagonist and his distinctive characteristics. Students will complete a practice essay/free response test, developing their ability to write analytical responses about dramatic works under exam conditions.

This module delves deeper into "Cyrano de Bergerac," examining the major themes and motifs present in Rostand's work. Students will learn strategies for generating writing ideas and approaches to literary analysis, while completing another multiple choice practice test to reinforce their understanding.

This module introduces students to Edward Albee's dramatic work, focusing on the characters George and Martha. Students will learn techniques for refining their written ideas and developing more sophisticated analytical arguments, while completing another multiple choice practice test.

This module focuses on advanced writing skills for dramatic analysis, teaching students how to defend a thesis with evidence from the text. Students will learn strategies for success on the AP exam and complete an essay/free response practice test to demonstrate their analytical writing abilities.

This module serves as the culminating assessment for the course, allowing students to demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of dramatic literature and analytical writing skills. Students will apply all the techniques and knowledge gained throughout the course in a final examination format.