AP English Literature & Composition

This course will focus on an in-depth study of Western literature, ranging from ancient to modern.  Students will write weekly analytical essays in various forms of discourse based upon the significant themes encountered in their reading.  The course objectives are geared to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in Literature and Composition, which is given by the College Board in the spring.  The AP Lit course is based on these six “Big Ideas”:  Character, Setting, Structure, Narration, Figurative Language, Literary Argumentation.

School Competencies
  • Historical Perspectives (Awareness - Foundational)
  • Social & Cultural Knowledge (Awareness - Foundational)
  • Collaboration (Communication - Foundational)
  • Creativity (Communication - Foundational)
  • Literary Understanding (Communication - Foundational)
  • Writing (Communication - Foundational)
  • Critical Thinking (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Interpretation (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Critical Observation  (Awareness - Advanced)
  • Critical Literary Analysis (Communication - Advanced)
Course Competencies
  • CHR 1 - Character: Explain the function of character. 
  • SET 2 - Setting: Explain the function of setting. 
  • STR 3 - Structure: Explain the function of plot and structure.
  • NAR 4 - Narration: Explain the function of the narrator or speaker. 
  • FIG 5 - Figurative Language: Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbols. 
  • FIG 6 - Figurative Language: Explain the function of comparison. 
  • LAN 7 - Literary Argumentation: Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of part or all of a text.
Credits

1

Grades

9-12