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AP Literature and Composition
Summer Assignments
Summer Assignment Part I Reading & Analysis Choose one novel from the following list to read before the spring semester.
Brave New World – Aldous Huxley
A Clockwork Orange – Anthony Burgess
Invisible Man – Ralph Ellison
The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood
1984 – George Orwell
Write a response to the novel of your
choice stating your impression of the work. Include in your response any major
themes or ideas that develop throughout the novel. Also, make note of any
recurring motifs or symbolism in the novel. Your response should be typed and
in MLA format (double spaced & 12pt font). These are due on the first day
of class, August 13th (this includes students taking the course in
the spring).
*Note on academic dishonesty: Plagiarism, in any form, will not be tolerated in the AP program. Plagiarism of the summer reading assignment could lead to permanent removal from the AP Literature and Composition course.
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Summer Assignment Part II College
Portfolio
Begin compiling your college portfolio. For information regarding your
college portfolio, visit www.thiesmeyer.net/college
What I will be checking on the first
week of class: ·
Student Resume ·
College Essays – Apply
Texas essays A, B, & C (or equivalent if you plan to attend a school
outside of Texas) For questions or concerns about this assignment, contact me at:
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