AP® English Literature & Composition

All-Gender Course; Prerequisite - Completion of two years of high school English or permission from the administration; Full-year course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students enrolled in AP® English Literature and Composition have the opportunity to practice what it means to listen as well as speak with authentic voices. They consider fiction, drama, poetry, and short stories from the 1600s to the present, discovering how each work portrays some facet of the universal human condition and analyzing the interplay between diverse individuals, nations, and cultures expressed in those works. Students look closely at the interplay between content (the story a writer wants to tell or the moment he or she wants to capture) and form (the way the story or moment is offered to the reader) to enhance understanding of the texts. Students gain the necessary skills for success on the AP® English Literature and Composition Exam in May. Equally important, they amass indisputable proof of the global interdependence that characterizes the modern world.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY

"My teacher cares deeply about her students and makes arrangements so they can succeed. I was worried about taking an online course, and an AP at that, but my teacher has done a great job at making me feel safe and able.”

"​A great course that has advanced my writing and analytical thinking skills. Thank you Mrs. Eleck for always being there for support and encouragement!"

WHAT STUDENTS DO
Learning is an active process at One Schoolhouse. Students design, create and apply. And, they engage with classmates and connect with their teachers through discussions, video conferences, and projects. Specifically, in this class students will:
  • Set goals that drive their learning. Students reflect regularly on their growth, and meet on video chat with their online teacher to review progress towards their goals.
  • Have choice in how they learn new content and practice new skills. Students are given agency to determine the best ways for them to learn.
  • Apply what they are learning to the real world. Learning is meaningful and connects to concepts outside the classroom.
  • Practice constructive engagement in a diverse and changing world. Students interact with classmates from across the country and around the world.
  • Gain academic maturity. Online learning takes greater discipline and independence than a traditional face-to-face classroom. Teachers support students to build this skill.
MEET A TEACHER FOR THIS COURSE
SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
Examples of signature activities and projects for this course are:
  • In addition to reflecting on the relevance to each novel’s themes in contemporary society, students are asked to investigate and analyze how characters and themes interact. 
  • Discussing takeaways together and creating art to convey a message reveal new levels of understanding.
  • There are opportunities to journal about major and minor characters throughout a novel and design an alternative assessment for another student.  As each novel unfolds, students have opportunities to personalize the relevance of the lessons and messages taught by the author and one another. 
  • Reflecting on their experience practicing for the AP exam also allows students to make meaning out of their experience to enhance their understanding of how to practice taking a timed test.  


COURSE APPROVAL
This course is approved by the College Board and the NCAA. 

One Schoolhouse is fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025; we are an approved online publisher for the University of California. ​
Brooks Eleck
Humanities Teacher
BA University of the South, Sewanee
MAT Manhattanville College