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English
history of the English language. Much time is enrolled in this course are required to take the
given to the improvement of student A.P. exam in May.
composition through expository and
persuasive writing, as well as analytical AP English Literature and
essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched
through applied literary study, emphasizing Composition
understanding of word meanings rather than Grade 12
rote memorization of definitions. Course Number 169 or OPT169
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation
In addition, language study is targeted through Estimated Fee: A.P. P Exam fee (approximately
the review of grammar, usage, and mechanics $94.00)
and their application to the writing process. Recommended For: College Bound
This is a college preparatory course. The
course work given and teacher expectations With recommendations from and the approval
are commensurate with the pre-college level. of the College Board, the Advanced
Placement English Literature and
English 4 is also offered in the Option Composition course work models a college
program and as a self-paced course. composition class.
The curriculum involves both the study and
AP English Language and practice of writing and the study of literature.
Composition study will encompass the modes
Composition of discourse, rhetorical strategies and
Grade 11-12 argumentation, critical analysis of literature,
Course Number 159 and exposition. The study of literature will
Full Year Course - 1 credit include a mix of world, English, and
Prerequisite: Recommendation American literature. Students enrolling in
Estimated Fee: A.P. Exam fee (approximately $94.00)
Recommended For: College Bound this course are expected to take the AP exam
in May.
With recommendations from and the approval
of the College Board, the Advanced Placement AP English Literature is also offered in the
English Language and Composition course Option program.
work models a college composition class.
AP Seminar
The curriculum concentrates on Grades 10-12
argumentation: how to analyze the rhetoric Course Number 197
employed by writers and speakers, how to Full Year Course - 1 credit
construct successful arguments which Prerequisite: Recommendation
synthesize accredited sources, and how to Estimated Fee: A.P. Exam fee (approximately
$142.00)
compose successful arguments that draw on Recommended For: College Bound
personal knowledge and experiences.
Promoting an awareness of current events and AP Seminar is a foundational course that
history, particularly American history, the engages students in cross-curricular
coursework places a greater emphasis on non- conversations that explore the complexities of
fiction than fiction and analyzes fiction for academic and real-world topics and issues by
arguments made by the author. Students analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an
inquiry framework, students practice reading
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