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also emphasizes research paper and essay writing, writing. Accelerated English 9 and 10 are
vocabulary study, and drama appreciation. recommended but not required. Summer reading is
Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks; not to required. Students enrolled in this class are required
exceed $35.00. to take the AP exam in May.
AP ENGLISH: LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Fees: AP Exam, $95; Student will purchase
paperbacks not to exceed $75.00
(Full year, 1 AP credit) AP ENGLISH: LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Available to both juniors and seniors. Prerequisite:
A consistent “B” average in English classes and a (Full year, 1 AP credit)
recommendation from the students’ English teacher
is also advised. AP Literature and Composition is available to both
juniors and seniors; students who particularly enjoy
AP Language and Composition is a full-year, one fiction are encouraged to sign up.
credit hour course that is available to juniors who
are interested in advanced studies in English and the The AP English course is designed to engage
art of writing. It will “emphasize expository, students in the careful reading and critical analysis
analytical and argumentative writing that forms the of literary fiction, drama, and poetry, while
basis of academic and professional communication, providing students the opportunity to earn college
as well as personal and reflective writing that fosters credit. College credit is earned with a score of 3 or
the development of writing within any context higher on the AP exam. Through the close reading of
[…]. The end goal is to enable students to read selected contemporary and classic texts, students
complex texts with understanding and to write deepen their understanding of how author-choice,
prose of sufficient richness and complexity in order form, style, techniques, syntax, and diction express
to communicate effectively with mature readers. theme, tone, and message. Students will also
Students are encouraged to place their emphasis on explore their/the reader’s responsibilities in
content, purpose, and audience [and…] will be meaning-making. Students considering the course
assisted and encouraged to use mechanics, should be willing to be actively involved in the class,
grammar, and vocabulary in a sophisticated enjoy reading, and have a strong desire to improve
manner, thus reflecting the link between the use of their writing.
these conventions and their own writing
style. Through this they will become aware of how Summer reading and writing are
stylistic effects are achieved by a writer’s linguistic required. Movement to a regular English 11/12
choices.” class MAY NOT occur until the end of the first
quarter. Students enrolled in this class are required
The course focuses on nonfiction and is taught to take the AP in May.
during the same year that students would be
receiving American Literature in the college Fees: AP Exam, $95; Student will purchase
preparatory track. Although the course is not based paperbacks not to exceed $75.00
solely in American works, it will help students to
develop an understanding of the American WRIT 15100: COMPOSITION IN THE LIBERAL
experience, in both a historical and contemporary ARTS I
sense, and how that has contributed to an American
voice in writing. CC+ course (Hiram)
(Full year, 1 HS English credit, 4 college English
Students considering the course should be willing to credits, Grade 11)
be actively involved in the class, enjoy reading, and
have a strong desire to improve their A seminar-based course designed to be a
comprehensive introduction to the skills needed to
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