Summer Assignment Overview 

Hello and welcome to APUSH! The APUSH teaching team (Ms. Lavoie is the team lead) is very excited to get to know you and explore the AP United States History curriculum with you during the 2026-2027 school year. 

The first thing you will need to do is to get a copy of the textbook Fabric of a Nation from the library/textbook room before the summer begins.

We have a couple primary goals for this summer assignment: 

• Introduce the APUSH content 

  • Your summer work will focus on Period 1 (1491-1607) and Period 2 (1607-1754) of the course content. 

• Give you an opportunity to practice core APUSH skills, including note-taking, multiple choice test taking skills and writing.

Your summer assignment is due Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Be prepared for an assignment check and full multiple choice exam in the first week and a half of school. All of your summer work should be completed by the first day of school.

Part A: Reading and Note-taking

To develop an understanding of key themes, concepts and skills in Period 1 and Period 2 of the content, please complete the assigned reading. As you read, please take careful notes (refer to note-taking guide first).

To get more detailed instructions, click here. 

Part B: Skill Pratice

We would also like you to engage with a few of the major skills needed to be successful in APUSH.  You will practice with multiple choice questions and brainstorming for writing prompts.

To get more detailed instructions, click here. 

At the end of the summer, check this list to make sure you completed everything you needed to do.

Did I...

✅ Read and take notes on Modules 1.3, 1.4, and Modules 2.1-2.9?

✅ Watch the 2 Heimler videos on multiple choice strategies?

✅ Answer the 36 multiple choice questions (18 at the end of Period 1 and 18 at the end of Period 2)?

✅ Write three brainstorming lists (one for each theme)?