AP® Language and Composition

Description:

The AP® Language and Composition course is a dynamic exploration of language, arguments, and critical thinking. Students are given opportunities to craft compelling arguments supported by clear claims and evidence, write thesis statements that demand thoughtful proof, and use rhetorical strategies to analyze and create persuasive arguments. Students will also engage with the components of the rhetorical situation—exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message—to shape arguments that resonate with diverse audiences. Opportunities to develop voice will also be presented where students will strategically use tone, syntax, and word choice to guide readers through effective reasoning. Students will refine their ability to interpret, evaluate, and produce sophisticated texts, equipping them for academic and AP® exam success.

Special Notes:

If you are planning to take the AP® exam associated with this course, then be aware that the College Board requires that all students register in October of each school year to take the exam which is held in early May. You must make your decision early. There are penalties associated with late registration and with registering and then deciding not to take the exam at a later date. Please plan accordingly. For more information or if you have more questions, please visit https://apcentral.collegeboard.org Once on the site, search Home-Schooled Students to find information on locating testing locations near you.

As an online school, NorthStar Academy is not a testing center. We are a certified AP course provider. Students must locate a face to face school in their local area that will allow them to sit the exam with their students.

This version of the course is not Dual Credit eligible. To receive Dual Credit, you must register for the DC version of this course, if available.

If there are books and materials for this course, they can be purchased from our Online Bookstore.