In College Prep: Perspectives in Literature, the instructional units introduce and explore literary theories and multiple perspectives. Throughout the year, students are introduced to Archetypal, Feminist, Historical, Marxist, Reader Response, and Cultural criticism. Applying new perspectives to both familiar and unfamiliar texts enables students to consider carefully the concept of truth as it is presented in literature, film, nonfiction texts, and drama. Students work toward a culminating assignment that requires creating and defending a comprehensive research portfolio.

Embedded and continuous throughout the units, students learn and practice a variety of strategies for mastering the reading, writing, oral, and collaborative skills needed for success. The units of instruction use the College Board Standards for College Success to help create a roadmap of skill-building so all students experiences continuous and recursive learning experiences that emphasize and deepen students’ academic powers.

• Teacher: Pam