Mrs Fall and Mrs McKnight extend best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Take some time to read and expand your mind! The link below provides some great suggestions.

Mrs Fall welcomes you to AP Literature and Composition! Throughout the upcoming school year, we’ll read challenging works that introduce you to various writing styles, literary movements, and genres; the assumption is that you are already an interested, active, and fluent reader. 

There is an assigned novel to read this summer: Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried, a fictionalized account of the author’s experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. Please come to the Senior High Library to check out your copy and pick up the accompanying packet, which is also linked here. If you do not make it to the library before the end of the school year, you can pick up a book and a packet in the main office of the Senior High School.

Below, you will find lists of books considered AP-level texts in case you’re looking for something else to read this summer. FYI: The third essay question on the AP exam asks you to choose and write about a novel you’ve read, so it’s a good idea to read a lot! Immerse yourself in the pleasure of reading over the next few months so you’re ready to hit the ground running in the fall.

Have a great summer!