AP Literature & Composition

Welcome to AP English Literature and Composition! Explore the world of literature through careful reading and critical analysis of fiction, drama, and poetry. Discover how literary works reflect and comment on various experiences, institutions, and social structures. Analyze the choices and techniques employed by writers to achieve their purposes and generate meanings. 

Course Overview   |   In this course, you'll explore the world of imaginative literature, including fiction, poetry, and drama from various time periods. Through close reading and critical analysis, you'll explore how writers use language to convey meaning and evoke emotions. You'll examine aspects such as structure, style, themes, and literary devices to deepen your understanding of the texts. Writing assignments will challenge you to craft expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that demonstrate your ability to analyze and interpret literary works. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with college-level skills in literature and writing.

Prerequisites   |   There are no specific courses you need to take before AP English Literature and Composition. However, you should be comfortable reading and understanding college-level texts. You should also be able to write complete sentences with good grammar.

Grading  |  On the first day of school, your AP English teacher will review your progress on the Summer Assignment. They will ensure that you have completed all parts of the assignment, including the supporting work for your responses. It's important to remember that if you don't finish the work, you won't receive credit for it. The completion of this summer assignment is essential for your success in this course. It will also count as a summative assessment grade for the first quarter of the school year.  Due dates can be found here.

NOTE: Focus on thoroughly engaging with the prompt, providing insightful analysis, and supporting your arguments with evidence. Quality over quantity is key.