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SENIOR REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS WRLA 10101: WRITINGS IN AMERICAN
LITERATURE
Several semesters long courses are offered as
options for 12th graders to enable them to pair the New CC+ course for 2016-17 (Hiram)
British literature experience with a variety of (Full year, 1 HS English credit, 4 college English credits,
speaking, writing, and literary coursework. Seniors Grades 11-12)
not in an AP English, New Dimensions, Service
Learning or CC+ Composition course must take A seminar-based course designed to be a
Classics to Contemporary Literature and may select comprehensive introduction to the skills needed to
from several semester options to complete the 1- thrive in any college program. The content of the course
credit requirement. In Classics to Contemporary will focus on American literature, and the academic
literature courses, the research strand involves a purposes are: to pay close attention to academic
research paper or project. To enhance/enrich writing, to analyze and discuss a relevant literature, to
students’ English study, juniors and seniors may also clearly articulate ideas in a public forum, to promote
select from these options as additional coursework thinking and inquiry, and to equip students with
above the one credit yearly English requirement. research skills that permit them to investigate
important questions and hypotheses. Writings in
AP ENGLISH: LITERATURE & COMPOSITION American Literature does not merely tell students about
ideas. Rather, students are challenged to be actively
(Full year, 1 AP credit) engaged in thinking their way into ideas and traditions,
AP Literature and Composition is available to both students are guided in developing their abilities at
juniors and seniors; students who particularly enjoy reasoned critical reflection about those ideas and
fiction are encouraged to sign up. traditions, and students are guided through systematic
systems of research and writing about those ideas and
The AP English course is designed to engage students in traditions. Objectives include:
the careful reading and critical analysis of literary
fiction, drama, and poetry, while providing students the Ability to read and interpret important material
opportunity to earn college credit. College credit is Ability to think critically
earned with a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. Ability to write: students will write to learn
Through the close reading of selected contemporary Ability to communicate orally: students will
and classic texts, students deepen their understanding
of how author-choice, form, style, techniques, syntax, speak, participate in discussion, and present
and diction express theme, tone, and message. ideas
Students will also explore their/the reader’s Ability to identify, evaluate, and use
responsibilities in meaning-making. Students information appropriate for scholarly research
considering the course should be willing to be actively Ability to take advantage of the curricular and
involved in the class, enjoy reading, and have a strong co-curricular opportunities in an academic
desire to improve their writing. setting
Summer reading and writing are required. Movement WRLA 10101: WRITINGS IN BRITISH
to a regular English 11/12 class MAY NOT occur until the LITERATURE
end of the first quarter. Students enrolled in this class
are required to take the AP in May. New CC+ course for 2016-17 (Hiram)
(Full year, 1 HS English credit, 4 college English credits,
Fees: AP Exam, $92; Student will purchase paperbacks Grade 12)
not to exceed $75.00
A seminar-based course designed to be a
comprehensive introduction to the skills needed to
thrive in any college program. The content of the course
will focus on British literature, and the academic
purposes are: to pay close attention to academic
writing, to analyze and discuss a relevant literature, to
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