Grade 12
AP English Literature & Composition
College-level literary analysis aligned to the College Board AP English Literature CED. Close reading of fiction, poetry, and drama with analytical writing.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
College Board Aligned
Covers all AP English Literature CED units — from short fiction through longer fiction and literary argumentation.
Close Reading
Develop the deep reading skills that distinguish AP-level literary analysis from surface-level summary.
College Credit Potential
A qualifying AP exam score can earn 3-6 college credits (Intro to Literature equivalent) at most universities.
Units (14)
1The Art of Reading Literature2Character, Narrator, and Voice3Setting, Atmosphere, and Symbolic Landscape4Structure, Form, and the Architecture of Narrative5Figurative Language: Metaphor, Symbol, Irony, and Image6The Short Story: Craft, Compression, and the Telling Detail7Poetry Foundations: Sound, Meter, and Form8Reading and Analyzing Poetry: Speaker, Tone, and Theme9Drama: Staging, Soliloquy, and Dramatic Structure10The Novel: Extended Narrative, Theme, and Literary Movements11Literary Criticism: Reading Through Critical Lenses12The Literary Analysis Essay: Structure, Thesis, and Evidence13AP Prose Fiction Analysis FRQ: Strategies and Practice14AP Poetry Analysis FRQ: Strategies, Practice, and Exam Review