We have just opened a new section.  We will be accepting registrations through Thursday, June 4.  Please e-mail summer@carleton.edu with any questions.

J. Ryan Hoague's Section:

The session will cover the entire AP curriculum for English Literature, the structure and grading of the examination, appropriate assignments and texts, and the relationship of these materials to the preparation of students for college-level work. We will discuss training students in literary analysis, preparing students for the examination, and managing the teacher workload of an AP course. We will participate in mock scoring sessions of the 2009 English literature examinations. Participants taking the course for credit will design a lesson based on an AP prompt that they will present to the group.

While we have an agenda packed full of activities and materials, the very nature of bringing together a group of teachers suggests a collegial atmosphere conducive to the exchange of ideas.  Consequently, some adjustments may occur to meet the needs and concerns of the participants.

J. Ryan Hoague is our new consultant from Altadena, CA.  He has been teaching at Temple City High School since 1994 and has also been endorsed as a College Board consultant since 2003; in addition, he has been an AP reader from 2001 through 2006 and is participating in the reading again this year.  During his class, he will place an emphasis on curriculum, teaching methodology and mock essay scoring sessions.    

We have extended our registration deadline for this class to Thursday, June 4.  In addition, we have reopened our online registration so you can sign up quickly.  You can either download the form or you can register online with a credit card.  If you have any questions, please e-mail summer@carleton.edu or call 507-222-4038.

Marcia Aubineau's Section:

Using representative examples of contemporary and classic fiction and poetry, this workshop will focus on teaching literature for college-bound students. We will discuss and analyze these works as we examine critical and pedagogical assumptions that guide our teaching, explore ways to improve our students’ interpretive skills, and discuss the role of contemporary literary theory in the advanced placement classroom. Those who elect to take the course for credit will be expected to write an interpretive essay that also includes a lesson plan. Our daily schedule will vary according to the needs and interests of the group.

Marcia Aubineau taught Honors and AP* courses at Stillwater High School for 35 years. She is currently a certified AP* consultant and has been on the Carleton staff for five years. She also works as an arts consultant for Twin Cities theaters and the Minnesota Opera.