A research paper is required of all students. 1 English 12 covers British literature from Beowulf to the present and incorporates both the study of the historical background of each literary period and the development of the English language during that period. Writing assignments relate to the literature and develop major types of composition, i.e., persuasive, informative, narrative, etc. A planned study of vocabulary emphasizes improving word knowledge and usage and also includes literary terms and vocabulary from literature. Class time is spent on lessons in writing techniques, reading and discussing sample essays, writing and revising.
Evaluation is accomplished through writing assignments, tests and practice exercises.
The Advanced Placement English course in Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the way writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as well as other figurative devices such as imagery, symbolism, and tone. The Riverside Anthology of Literature, Third Edition is used as a resource text. May. This course requires the student to do an extensive amount of reading, writing, and discussing.