AP English Literature And Composition Course Outline
1.0 Credit
Develop the skills to read critically and evaluate works of literature for
Character development and methods of characterization
Setting and the influence of time and place on the work as a whole
Structure and its contribution to meaning
Style and word choice
Tone, purpose, and theme
Irony, symbolism, and figurative language
Increase their appreciation of literature in various genres and their understanding of the relationship between literature and the time/culture in which it is produced
Develop their abilities to write essays analysis and evaluation that
Establish an insightful thesis regarding a literary work
Develop the thesis with relevant, specific details from the text
Demonstrate a logical organization within and among paragraphs of the essay using repetition, transitions, and parallel structure
Use an appropriate, wide-ranging vocabulary
Include varied sentence structures
Use and maintain an appropriate voice
Develop their skills in comparing and contrasting literary elements and themes in texts written in various genres and from various literary periods.
Improve their skills in revision and editing of their own writing, including their abilities to
Develop a concise and insightful thesis
Evaluate the relevance of details for inclusion
Revise organization of sentences, paragraphs, or the essay as a whole to improve clarity
Modify word choices to make them more effective
Balance generalizations about the text with specific details from the text