AP Lit: Close Reading + High-Scoring Literary Analysis Essays

AP Lit: Close Reading + High-Scoring Literary Analysis Essays

A focused AP Literature course designed to strengthen close reading, interpretation, and essay writing. Students will learn how to write sophisticated analysis under time pressure, with feedback that mirrors AP expectations.

What’s Included

Live Meetings

Total Meetings

6 Meetings

Homework

Homework

No homework

Assessment

Assessment

No Assessment

Certificate of Completion

Certification

Will be provided by PenguinLearn.

What You Will Learn

Analyze prose + poetry with depth and precision Write strong AP Lit thesis statements (defensible + specific) Use evidence with meaningful commentary Improve sophistication (tone, complexity, author choices) Practice timed writing and self-scoring strategies

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Syllabus

AP Lit Rubric + Thesis That Earns Points

We’ll review what AP graders reward and what makes a thesis defensible and specific. Students will practice turning prompts into strong claims and writing intros that don’t waste time.

Poetry Analysis Skills

Students will learn how to track speaker, tone shifts, figurative language, and structure. We’ll practice writing a poetry paragraph with strong commentary that connects technique to meaning.

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