REQUIRED: This course fulfills the 12th grade literature and composition requirement
ELIGIBILITY: 12
PREREQUISITE: English 11, strong in English, and meeting with Mrs. O'Brien prior to registration
CREDIT: 1
This college level Literature course will focus on preparation for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition test. Passing this test may allow students to earn college Humanities credit in Literature. This course will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature including drama, novel, prose, and poetry. Students will write a variety of papers that would mirror a college level literature course. Grading is based on formal writing assignments, exams, and quizzes and sample AP tests and essays.
Students are required to read two novels (to be announced by the instructor) over the summer. Students will read various novels and plays during the first semester. The AP Literature and Composition test will be available for students who wish to take it at the end of the year. The cost of the exam is approximately $90. It is strongly suggested, but not required that students take AP English Language and Composition to increase/maintain their skill level for the exam. Many of the skills overlap with skills for the two tests. If students do not register for AP English Language and Composition, review sessions will be needed outside the school day in order to brush up on skills that will be needed for a May exam date.