Forest Dale Elementary School – AP SEMINAR, 1-2, ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

AP Seminar is the first of two courses in the AP Capstone™ program. Based on the AP Capstone Seminar curriculum, students will think critically, creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media.  Students will explore real-world issues through a cross-curricular lens and consider multiple perspectives to develop a deep understanding of complex issues, making connections between these issues and their own lives. Students will be prepared for both the internal and external assessments (written and oral) for the AP Capstone Seminar. Please note that group work and presentations are required as part of the AP Seminar exam.  Successful completion of this course satisfies the junior requirements of two English credits. Beginning with the Class of 2029, this course will meet the requirement for one (1) credit in a Communications-focused course for graduation and will also count as one (1) of the eight (8) required English credits. # COLUMN A: ONE-SEMESTER OPTIONS All juniors and seniors must choose at least ONE one-semester option -OR- ONE full-year option from column A. The goal of composition is to provide students with frequent and continual opportunities to learn and apply essential writing skills, using a process that includes: (1) prewriting, (2) drafting, (3) revising, (4) editing, and (5) producing a final formal product. Strategies should include evaluating and responding to the writings of others. In addition to instruction in creating clear, coherent, and organized paragraphs and multi-paragraph essays for various audiences and purposes, the courses teach strategies for collecting and transforming data for use in writing, as well as provide criteria for evaluating and revising different types of writing. Instruction in grammar, usage, and mechanics is integrated with writing instruction, allowing students to develop a common language for editing and revising. All writing in its final publication form follows accepted conventions of language, style, mechanics, and format.