5861 AP Language and Composition
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: World Literature or Pre-AP World Literature
Meets requirement(s): Language Arts
Open to Grades: 11
This junior level class will provide both a scope and sequence survey of U.S. literature AND preparation for the AP English Language Exam. It is a year-long course focusing on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S. literature, students will study writing style, usage, and practice rhetorical analysis of fiction and non-fiction. The study of language itself; differences between oral and written discourse, formal and informal languages, historical changes in speech and writing, will often be used as an organizing strategy.
5863 US Literature & Composition
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: World Literature & Composition
Meets requirement(s): Language Arts
Open to Grades: 11
American Literature courses focus upon commonly known American authors and their work. Students improve their critical-thinking skills as they determine the underlying assumptions and values within the selected works and as they understand how the literature reflects the society of the time. Oral discussion is an integral part of this course as is the emphasis on narrative, informational/explanatory, and argumentative writing. At FRHS: This course is taught thematically rather than chronologically.
This class is also available as part of the Ridge WRX program.
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: World Literature or Pre-AP World Literature
Meets requirement(s): Language Arts
Open to Grades: 11
This junior level class will provide both a scope and sequence survey of U.S. literature AND preparation for the AP English Language Exam. It is a year-long course focusing on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S. literature, students will study writing style, usage, and practice rhetorical analysis of fiction and non-fiction. The study of language itself; differences between oral and written discourse, formal and informal languages, historical changes in speech and writing, will often be used as an organizing strategy.
5863 US Literature & Composition
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: World Literature & Composition
Meets requirement(s): Language Arts
Open to Grades: 11
American Literature courses focus upon commonly known American authors and their work. Students improve their critical-thinking skills as they determine the underlying assumptions and values within the selected works and as they understand how the literature reflects the society of the time. Oral discussion is an integral part of this course as is the emphasis on narrative, informational/explanatory, and argumentative writing. At FRHS: This course is taught thematically rather than chronologically.
This class is also available as part of the Ridge WRX program.