In this course, we will work to hone our skills as close readers and critical writers. Through in-depth discussion and analysis of short stories and poetry, we will learn how to advance complex arguments that reflect an awareness of important themes and ambiguities in a literary work.
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AP English Language & Composition focuses on four main contents: rhetorical analysis, assertion and evidence, reasoning and organization, and language style learning. This course will emphasize non-fictional reading materials, enabling students to identify and explain the author’s use of rhetorical strategies and techniques. The courses will concentrate on the types of questions students encounter when taking the AP English test, including comprehensive essays, rhetorical analysis essays, and argumentation essays. Additionally, there will be a session to discuss the multiple-choice part of the AP English Language exam.
This course introduces students to significant movements in literary history. The course will begin with a brief introduction to the study of literature. The bulk of the course functions as a survey of literary movements throughout history, focusing primarily on the Western Canon. Students will learn about the history, background of movements like Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Victorian, Realism, Surrealism, etc. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
This course is designed for students who have already mastered the fundamentals of literature and writing. Through discussions, writing assignments, and close readings of a variety of literary works, students will deepen their understanding of literary analysis, develop their writing skills, and explore the historical and cultural contexts of literature. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
This course is perfect for students who are just starting to learn English or looking to improve their reading and writing skills. Through foundational literary elements, such as narrative, plot, and diction, and engaging discussions and writing assignments, students will learn how to analyze and evaluate literary works, develop their writing skills, and gain a better understanding of the power and impact of literature. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
In this course, students will develop skills in critically reading literature. They will also practice writing skills, including how to write arguments to support claims about what they read. This class is ideal for any student who wishes to be prepared once school resumes in a high school English class.
