Course Description
Grades 11-12
A. P. Language and Composition
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: This course is designed to develop students’ skills in comprehending, analyzing, and using language effectively. Reading assignments are selected primarily from non-fiction genres (i.e., essays, journals, biographies/autobiographies, histories, and editorials), and are used for written responses that compare, contrast, and analyze writers’ styles, structures, and strategies, with an emphasis on expository, analytical, and argumentative writing. Emphasis is placed on helping students develop their stylistic maturity (e.g., increasing their vocabulary, using a variety of sentence structures, and becoming proficient in the use of rhetoric to control tone and maintain a consistent voice). The main goal of this course is to effectively prepare students for the successful completion of the AP Language and Composition exam in May, for which students could receive up to six hours of college credit in composition courses.
Textbooks/ Resources: Eight Modern Essayists
St. Martin’s Press
Copyright 1973
English Language and Composition
Research & Education Association
Copyright 2000
Adventures in English Literature
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
Copyright 1985
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Time Allotment: 44 minutes per day, 5 days per week
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