Analytical Writing and AP Literature Level 1

Course Summary: This course is designed for high school students who wish to enhance their analytical writing skills while studying advanced literature. Throughout the course, students will study a diverse selection of literary texts, including poetry, essays, drama, and prose, and develop critical thinking and writing skills in the process. The course is 12 weeks long, with one-hour sessions each week. Students will complete a total of six essays assigned as homework, three of which will be timed essays to prepare for the AP Literature and Composition exam. One hour of homework will be assigned each week to help students prepare for class activities and discussions. 

In this course, students will:

• Analyze and interpret a range of literary texts
• Identify and analyze complex elements of literature 
• Use close reading techniques to analyze and evaluate difficult texts
• Write clear and concise analytical essays that demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the texts
• Conduct research and use evidence effectively to support arguments
• Prepare for the AP Literature and Composition exam through analytical writing

Class Size: 8-10 students

Class Time: 1(or 2) hours per session*

Class Dates: 12 weeks (or six weeks)*

Homework: Around 60 minutes each week

*Note: The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students

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