Summer Reading Project
If you have questions, email me at:
Juan_Ventimiglia@kernhigh.org or Andrew_Chilton@kernhigh.org
When is all this due?
All assignments are due on the first Friday after returning to school--not the first day.
On the first Friday back, you'll write your AP essay (from this list) in class. You'll have 40 minutes to complete.
Open the above document in a separate window to view more clearly or print: Click here
Book Reviews:
Complete a book review for each book you read this summer: a total of two.
See this webpage for specific information on book reviews and student samples: Click here
Reading the Odyssey?
Audiobook: Link
Mr. Chilton's webpage about the book: Link
Study Guide with helpful links, videos, and lectures by Mr. Chilton: Link
Looking for reading suggestions?
See the following lists for suggestions. These are not exhaustive lists, but anything found on these lists is acceptable.
Email me if you are unsure if your choice is of "literary merit" or not:
Juan_Ventimiglia@kernhigh.org or Andrew_Chilton@kernhigh.org
When in doubt, don't risk it. If a book is judged by Mr. V or Mr. Chilton to not be of "literary merit," 50% of project will be deducted for every book that doesn't qualify. It's not worth it, just read a classic and be safe.
Chilton's Personal Recommendations to Read:
(Not all of these books are "school appropriate," so reader discretion strongly advised)
Book Suggestions from a list of books referenced on the AP Exam: Link
Undergraduate Reading Lists:
Novels:
Plays
Epic Poetry:
The Iliad: Chilton's favorite translation
The Aeneid: Chilton's favorite translation
Paradise Lost: Chilton's favorite edition
The Inferno: Chilton's favorite translation
Possible Essay Prompts for the in class essay that you'll write on the first Friday we're back at school: Click here
Summer Reading Photo Contest
Don't forget the optional summer photo contest:
Tag yourself in a photo reading your book this summer on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag:
#APLitSummer and you might win!
Optional
Suggested Reading for AP Literature:
Besides reading the two required books, I would highly recommend reading or watching the following to prepare for our rigorous year together:
How to Read Like a Professor--Should be required summer reading...Wonderful book that teaches you about close analytical reading:
PDF: Click here
Buy the book: Click here
Allusions Crash Course--review the basics of mythological and Biblical allusions: Click here
Shakespeare--Watch or read as many Shakespearean plays as possible to familiarize yourself with the challenging language and allusions:
Online Texts: Click here
Buy the complete works: Click here
Watch full online movies on this YouTube playlist Mr. Chilton created: Click here