Why we do what we do
Most colleges and universities require an introductory course in literature. This course, AP English Literature and Composition, prepares students for such work. Additionally, a score of 3 or higher on the AP English test frequently allows students to gain credit for introductory literature or comparable classes.
Consequently, this class takes the form, as much as possible, of a college course with similar reading selections, writing assignments, and overall format. Discussions, assessments, and activities provide students with ample opportunities to grapple with the big ideas of various subjects in order to become more insightful and mature thinkers ready to succeed in college and beyond.
Terms and concepts at the heart of college literature courses are central to the work in AP English, including, among others, the following:
· Structure, style, and themes
· Social and historical values reflected and embodied in various texts
· Figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone
We will work with these terms (and others related to them) in increasingly informed ways in order to build your knowledge, skills, and, ultimately, your understanding.
Reading List (subject to change)
Fall: Short fiction, the Allegory of the Cave, Oedipus the King, A Prayer for Owen Meany, poetry, The Metamorphosis, choice novels, and AP test prep.
Spring: Frankenstein, Macbeth, Heart of Darkness, film analysis, and AP test prep.
Here is a list of books that have appeared on the Open Question (i.e. the third essay) since the early 1970s.
Consequently, this class takes the form, as much as possible, of a college course with similar reading selections, writing assignments, and overall format. Discussions, assessments, and activities provide students with ample opportunities to grapple with the big ideas of various subjects in order to become more insightful and mature thinkers ready to succeed in college and beyond.
Terms and concepts at the heart of college literature courses are central to the work in AP English, including, among others, the following:
· Structure, style, and themes
· Social and historical values reflected and embodied in various texts
· Figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone
We will work with these terms (and others related to them) in increasingly informed ways in order to build your knowledge, skills, and, ultimately, your understanding.
Reading List (subject to change)
Fall: Short fiction, the Allegory of the Cave, Oedipus the King, A Prayer for Owen Meany, poetry, The Metamorphosis, choice novels, and AP test prep.
Spring: Frankenstein, Macbeth, Heart of Darkness, film analysis, and AP test prep.
Here is a list of books that have appeared on the Open Question (i.e. the third essay) since the early 1970s.