Advanced Placement: English Language and Composition

Course Description:
AP English Language and Composition, often shortened to AP Lang, enables a student to be an effective writer at the postsecondary level. Students read, analyze, and practice a variety of discursive prose.  Through the organized study of language skills and the structures of sentences, paragraphs, and expository patterns, students analyze and implement the resources of the English language. Completion of the AP exam is an expectation for all AP courses. AP Lang is aligned to both the Iowa Core Standards and the DMACC Course Competencies for ENG105 and ENG 106 (for those schools that teach the course as a dual-credit offering).

Curriculum Guide:
The complete AP Lang curriculum guide is located at the link below. As you continue down the page, specific information and resources shared by AP Lang teachers will be provided.

Advanced Placement: English Literature and Composition

Course Description:
AP English Literature and Composition, often shortened to AP Lit, aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. AP Lit is aligned to both the Iowa Core Standards and the DMACC Course Competencies for LIT101 and LIT185 (for those schools that teach the course as a dual-credit offering).

Curriculum Guide:
The complete AP Lit curriculum guide is located at the link below.

2017-2018 AP Lang Curriculum Guide (6.16.17)

2017-2018 AP Lit Curriculum Guide (6.16.17)

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New Offering: Writing Workshop

This new elective course is designed to provide additional writing support for students simultaneously taking AP English Language, AP English Literature, and/or AP US History.

2017-2018 Writing Workshop Curric. Guide (6.27.17)

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Additional Resources

Both AP English courses are primarily supported by several textbooks adopted across the district. Additional resources, as compiled by DMPS teachers, are listed below.

Resources from PLCs (DMPS AP Site)

AP Lang Guide in Word Format (Version: Beta)

AP Lit Guide in Word Format (Version: Alpha)

Writing Workshop Guide/Word Format (Version: Alpha)

Useful Links (provided by teachers)

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