Apponequet Summer Reading Program
Advanced Placement English


Advanced Placement English

Summer Assignment


2003

Important Summer Reading Information

The summer reading component of AP English for the 2003-2004 school year will include three novels. Each student is responsible for keeping a detailed reading journal for each book. Every journal will be collected at the first meeting of the class in September. Each journal will be graded and will then become a student's chief resource for all discussions, writing assignments and assessments for each book. Failure to turn in, or complete, any part of the A.P. Summer Assignment will result in a "zero." Any grades from the A.P. Summer Assignment will transfer with a student if he drops, withdraws or transfers from the course. In addition, each student will complete either one oral exam, one written exam or one presentation for each of the three novels. The form of assessment (oral, written, project) that is assigned to each novel will be different for each student and will be determined during the first official class meeting in September. It is advised that each student read each book and prepare for all three modes of assessment for each book. Prior to August 26, 2003, students may communicate with the instructor via e-mail at bstarkie@freelake.mec.edu

from AHS Program of Studies

The Language Arts Department supports and enforces the Academic Integrity Policy. At Apponequet Regional High School we believe that the fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility must be essential elements in all work produced by our students.

The administration and staff strongly believe that all work presented by a student should be an honest product of the student's own effort, intellect and creativity. Academic integrity is a constant standard within our school's overall learning process. As a staff, we will address and pursue, with students and parents, issues involving academic integrity.

As such, any Apponequet student who is found responsible for cheating, plagiarism or misrepresentation of work will receive a zero for the entire work and the assignment may not be redone or substituted. Repeat offenses that involve academic integrity will be dealt with as prescribed in Apponequet's Student Handbook.

Summer Titles for 2003

To Kill A Mockingbird
by
Harper Lee

So Long A Letter
by
Mariama Ba

Their Eyes Were Watching God
by
Zora Neale Hurston

Summer Assignments for 2003

Read each book at your own pace. I recommend that you read toward the later part of the summer but allow yourself enough time to finish all three accompanying assignments, as they are due on the first day of school. When tackling an individual book, I suggest that you read it once, completely, then reread it as you complete the journal assignments.

Locate a three ring binder and divide it into three sections. Place your last name along the binding. Assign one section for each book. Place the sections in this order: Their Eyes Were Watching God, So Long A Letter, and To Kill A Mockingbird. You may read the books in any order, although, it may be a good idea to begin with To Kill A Mockingbird, as that assignment would best be served by allowing a longer period of time.

All journal work is to be typed on plain white paper, done in 12 pt. letter size and printed in black ink. All typed work should be double spaced, devoid of gram./mech. errors, formatted in MLA, three-hole punched and placed in the binder.

Personal Journal

Their Eyes Were Watching God
by
Zora Neale Hurston

Write a personal journal entry to accompany every chapter of the novel. Your entry should reflect your feelings about what you have read. Responses should be based on your reactions to plot, characters and language in the novel. In addition, you should make note of themes running through each chapter and symbols as they occur. Every entry must be accompanied by two significant critical citations from each chapter. These citations should serve to highlight, or support, your journal entries. A standard paragraph of 108 words, or more, is acceptable for each entry. First person is acceptable.

Epistolary Journal

So Long A Letter
by
Mariama Ba

This novel is, exactly as its title suggests, a long letter. Begin by locating, reading, printing and highlighting some information about the book's setting (both location and time period…current information on both are also necessary). Then assume the role of the original letter's recipient and respond! Your response should reflect your relationship with the main character, your understanding of the main character's circumstances, growth and dynamic qualities. The role of women from the novel's setting should be apparent in your response. First person is required. Direct citations from the novel must appear in the response. Three pages is an acceptable length.

Current Events Journal

To Kill A Mockingbird
by
Harper Lee

For each chapter of the book, locate, read and photocopy/print an article from a credible journal, newspaper or magazine (only on-line publications of the same ilk) detailing a current event that mirrors an event, person or element in each chapter of the book. You may not use a current event or chapter item more than once. In addition, your current event must have a publication date from May 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003. Explain the connection between each current event and chapter item in a journal entry for each one. Every journal entry must contain an excerpt from the chapter that best expresses the relationship between the two items, as well as the printed copy of the current event. Present tense verbs and third person narration is required.