AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (Gr. 12)
Are you drawn to stories that challenge, inspire, and provoke thought? Do you want to sharpen your reading, writing, and analytical skills in a university-level setting?
AP English Literature & Composition is an immersive, college-level course for students passionate about exploring novels, plays, and poetry from a wide range of genres and time periods. Modeled after first-year university literature classes and aligned with College Board standards, this course builds advanced skills in critical thinking, literary analysis, and academic writing.
Students will engage in close reading, thoughtful discussion, and in-depth exploration of voice, structure, and theme. The course also develops the ability to craft clear, compelling arguments about complex texts.
Successful completion earns credit for English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, and AP Literature & Composition. This course is ideal for students with a solid foundation in English. We recommend prior success in Literary Studies 10/Composition 10 or English First Peoples 11, and a grade of Proficient (B/73%) or Extending (A/86%).
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, think deeply, and grow as a reader and writer, AP Literature & Composition offers a transformative academic experience.
Students may choose to write the College Board AP exam in May (approx. $130 CAD); strong scores of a 4 or 5 can earn first-year university credit.
For further information: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-literature-and-composition
AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (Grade 11)
AP Language & Composition is a full-year, college-level course that builds the critical reading, writing, and rhetorical skills essential for success in university and beyond. Focused primarily on nonfiction, students explore language as a powerful tool for persuasion and communication across disciplines.
Through the study of essays, speeches, articles, visual texts, documentaries, and more, students will:
- Analyze Rhetoric: Examine how writers and speakers use rhetorical strategies to persuade their audiences.
- Craft Arguments: Write compelling, evidence-based arguments with clarity, style, and purpose.
- Synthesize Sources: Conduct research and blend multiple perspectives to form coherent, thoughtful responses to real-world issues.
Students will also develop their voice and writing style, participate in dynamic class discussions, and refine oral communication through presentations and group projects.
It’s an ideal choice for motivated students looking to elevate their writing and thinking across all academic subjects.
Students may choose to write the College Board AP exam in May (approx. $130 CAD); strong scores of a 4 or 5 can earn first-year university credit.
For further information: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-english-language-and-composition