Summer Reading for Seniors
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition

Welcome to your senior year and a very challenging English class. We hope you will enjoy reading some great literature and writing analytical essays about it. The class involves a great deal of reading on your own time, interspersed with intelligent class discussions and numerous written essays.

Summer reading serves two purposes. First, it gives you some idea of the quality and variety of books you’ll be expected to read. In addition, it will help you decide if you have the time and dedication for such an intensive course of study. If your summer is too full of obligations and activities, you may wish to consider taking a less rigorous course for your English requirement. There are no special exceptions for those who do not—for whatever reasons—complete the summer reading.

There is no written assignment for the summer. You are to read Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Within the first week of class, you can expect a test and/or essay to evaluate your knowledge and comprehension of the novel. Please remember that this reading is required of everyone, regardless of when you sign up for AP English. Only you can decide if your busy senior schedule allows for such a demanding class, but if you like to read (and you better!) the rewards will be great. Good skills and habits are the foundation for success at the Advanced Placement level. We look forward to working with you.