12th Grade English - Full Year

Seniors must take one half-year course each semester from the elective sections or one full year course.

The AP English Literature and Composition and College Composition Honors are full year courses.

All courses will assist students in preparing their college application essays.

Note: Students will not be allowed to enroll in two (2) English classes in the same semester without the express permission of the English department head.

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

EN41 - 1 English Credit - Full Year

Prerequisites: Completion of English 11 with a final grade of B or higher; recommendation of English 11 teacher and approval of department head.

Students of AP English Literature and Composition will read a variety of literature,

representing a diversity of time periods, cultures, and points of view. Through a comparative reading of literature, students will construct meaning in literature by

being attentive to language, imagery, characterization, action, argument, and the various techniques and strategies authors use. Students are expected to write a literary analysis essay after each major work. Autobiographical essays will be written for college applications. Verbal language skills will be strengthened through prepared formal presentations, interactive discussions, student-taught lessons, and dramatic performance.

All students enrolled are required to take the AP exam in May for which there is a fee of $95.00. This will serve as the final exam.

Students who score 3 or higher on this exam may receive college credit or advanced college placement in English.

COLLEGE COMPOSITION - HONORS

EN71 - 1 English Credit- Full Year - HONORS

College Composition focuses on the conventions and forms of academic writing. Students will write convincing, well developed, and well organized arguments that are supported through synthesis of information and evidence, analysis, and proper documentation. Over the course of the year, students will develop a portfolio of essays that includes different modes of writing: personal narrative (college essay), persuasive argument, comparison-contrast, informative, point-counterpoint, process, feature writing, and editorial opinion. Grammar as rhetoric and style will be taught to improve syntax clarity, variety, and conciseness.

One term will be devoted to researching, writing, and orally defending an inquiry-driven Senior Thesis based on a subject of personal academic interest.

Students will read literature that considers humans’ existential quest for meaning and self-actualization. Literary selections may include The Metamorphosis, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hamlet, The Namesake and Walden.