ENG 3U and 3UI Comparison at a Glance
Should you take Grade 11 English or English Language and Composition AP?
This handout is designed to outline some of the main differences between the material and skills covered in the two courses. However, the final decision should also be based on an assessment of your own interests and abilities. If you are a strong independent reader with effective written and oral communication skills, and an interest in language and literature, you may wish to pursue the AP stream.
Grade 12 AP in a nutshell: Whereas the Grade 11 AP course focuses on analysis of language in non-fiction writing, the Grade 12 AP course focuses on literary analysis of fiction and poetry. The skills learned in Grade 11 AP are a good foundation for Grade 12 AP, and therefore the Grade 11 AP course is recommended, but not necessary as a pre-requisite for Grade 12 AP. Be aware that two novels and one play are expected as summer reading prior to the Grade 12 AP course.