Course Details

AP English Language and Composition focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytical and argumentative writing, as well as the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts. Through close reading and frequent writing, students develop their ability to work with language and texts gaining a greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their writing skills. Students will read contemporary and historical essays, letters, speeches, images, and imaginative literature in this course, and they will write expository, analytical, personal, and argumentative pieces. As this is a college-level course, performance expectations are high and the workload is challenging. AP English Language and Composition is a course approved by the College Board to prepare high school students to successfully handle the AP exam in May and earn college credit.

Prerequisites: Students should have: 1) an A in all English courses; 2) a minimum overall GPA of 3.75; and 3) recommendations from their English teachers. Teacher recommendations will be obtained by the Department Chair.