AP Lit Prep Course
This self-paced course will prepare you for an AP English Lit course before you begin. Includes a course and exam overview, an in-depth novel study, and tips & tricks to prepare students to do their best in an upcoming AP class.
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will read a novel selected from a list of titles provided to them.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 11 - 12
Beginner Level
In this 3-session self-paced course, students will prepare to succeed in an upcoming AP English Literature & Composition course during the regular school year. They will receive an overview of the exam, as well as strategies for scoring well in both the multiple choice and free-response sections. Additionally, the course will cover an in-depth novel study from a list of possible titles that get students great "mileage" on this particular exam. The course will consist of 3 pre-recorded lessons or lectures covering the material. Students will communicate their novel selection and begin reading between sessions 1 and 2, so they are prepared for the guided notes and analysis on the title of their choice. I am open for communication between sessions to help assist students with any additional questions they may have.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the goals of the AP English Literature & Composition course.Students will learn the structure of the AP Lit exam and master strategies to help them maximize their exam scores.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
AP English Literature & Composition: A Course and Exam Overview
In this lesson, students will learn about the course goals for an AP Lit class, as well as the structure and makeup of the exam.
Objectives:
1. Understand the scope and purpose of an AP Lit course
2. Understand the structure of the AP exam, including content, question types, and scoring
3. Select a novel from a list of options to use for our in-depth novel study. This will be a title that is helpful to students on the AP Lit exam.
*Homework will include reading the novel selected Lesson 2:
Novel Introduction & Overview/FRQ Overview & Prep
Objectives:
1. Guided notes on the novel chosen for study
2. A detailed analysis of the 3 Free Response Questions on the AP Lit exam, with specific strategies for effectively tackling each Lesson 3:
Novel Assessment/Multiple Choice Strategies
Objectives:
1. Capture the essentials from a novel study (guide to lit cards)
2. Examine the structure of the multiple choice section of the exam
3. Review & practice specific strategies for maximizing the multiple choice score Other Details
Supply List
Students will need access to one novel of their choice from a provided list. Since most of the novels on the list are currently in the public domain, they can be accessed online for free as pdf texts; I am happy to provide those links to students once they enroll in the course. However, you are also welcome to purchase hard copies on your own.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have spent 13 years teaching English Language Arts in a public high school setting, along with providing tutoring for both children and adult learners through a nonprofit literacy organization.
My certifications include:
-Bachelor of Arts, History (2008)
-Single Subject Teaching Credential, English (2012)
-Master of Education (2013)
I have taught AP English (both Language and Literature) for nearly a decade in a public high school setting. The strategies your student will learn in this course are proven to help students improve their literary analysis and writing skills, and are likely to increase their overall AP English Literature exam score. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 14-18
