• AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level course which involves students in the reading and analysis of literature. A primary focus of the class is guiding students in attaining an understanding of the techniques used by writers to inform and delight their audience.  As they read, students will analyze such techniques as theme, style, tone, and structure, as well as diction, syntax, figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Much of this literary analysis will involve intense writing as students respond to a variety of prompts.  All writing assignments will be based on the reading passages or interpretations of literary pieces, focusing on textual details, the social and/or historical values of the work, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.  In addition, since this is a college-level class as opposed to a college-prep class traditionally offered at the high school level, a greater maturity is expected of the students in terms of commitment to the class and expectations toward the material.

     

    This course description adopts language from Katelyn Hamilton at Davidson Fine Arts (DFA)

     

    Remind code: @216aplit

     

    Tutoring: Tuesdays & Thursday 2:15 - 3 PM by appointment

     

    Grade Recovery: Students will complete alternate assignments through CommonLit, AP Classroom, and Canvas. Students can use existing work samples to prove mastery of each individual standard missed to recover their grade for that standard.

     

    Relearn/Reassess Policy: 

    Relearn and Reassessment (R&R) opportunities are offered to remediate unsatisfactory scores on MAJOR grades. These opportunities are offered once per assignment, but each R&R plan (including the reassessment itself) must be completed within seven school days of receipt of the original grade. The R&R form indicates the requirements that must be met to be eligible for the opportunity.