AP English Language and Composition Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 2 and Instructor Approval We are surrounded by written language that is often used intentionally to achieve a purpose. In AP English Language and Composition, students read nonfiction texts through the eyes of a writer, exploring the choices writers and speakers make to persuade their audience. By analyzing how writing is composed, students are able to construct their own persuasive pieces. This introductory college-level course promotes acquisition and development of core skills: reading closely, analyzing, and interpreting a piece of writing; evaluating a source of information; gathering and consolidating information from different sources; writing an evidence-based argument; drafting and revising a piece of writing.
English 4 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 3
This seminar course strengthens a senior’s core communication skills through using multimodal texts. While the coursework emphasizes written communication, students are encouraged to develop and convey ideas through mediums of their own choosing. Literary texts are used as lenses in which to frame concepts, with students using both course texts and student-chosen works. Class texts include Shakespeare, Donne, Vonnegut, and Tennessee Williams; these works, along with memoirs, are used as springboards to promote a deepened understanding of human nature, an agency regarding societal evolution, and a journey into lifelong leadership and stewardship.
* Writing for Impact: Exploring the Nonprofit Sector Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ELA This interdisciplinary, one-year elective writing course offers students the opportunity to read, write, and explore the nonprofit sector while developing critical communication and analytical skills. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experience, students will engage with local community partners on a variety of projects and volunteer service opportunities. This course fosters collaboration and practical knowledge, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the nonprofit sector.
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