Welcome to AP Literature –
This course is designed to teach beginning-college writing through the fundamentals of rhetorical theory. It follows the curricular requirements described in the AP English course description. We will talk essentially every day about some vital aspect of writing and/or literature. The types of writing will vary but include: writing to understand, writing to explain and writing to evaluate. All critical writing asks that students evaluate the effectiveness of a literary piece but to be an effective evaluator, one must understand and explain. The point is to combine these three approaches for a structured, cohesive piece.
Students will also be given the opportunity to revise their writing often. In order for this class to function as a true workshop, therefore, students have to be committed to do their part. Simply put: there will be a lot of reading and a lot of writing. A variety of technology will be incorporated in order to maximize student interest and learning. The course will also attempt to enhance oral communication both formally and informally. What I expect most of all from our class is hard work on the part of the individual and together, we’ll grow tremendously!