COURSE DESCRIPTION

With argumentative discourse as its subject matter, this course teaches students to analyze how authors attempt to persuade us to adopt their attitude(s) toward issues presented in a text. Students in this level should be proficient writers who are able to write essays of analysis and argument and write several research- based papers. These students study considerable non-fiction and persuasive prose, in addition to traditional American literature.  Students in AP English are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination. The summer reading requirement is more extensive than it is for other junior level courses.