Classical HS Summer Readings

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For students entering Grades 10, 11, & 12 only:

Update : All 'Dark Tide' assignments will be due on September 26.

Puleo, Stephen: Dark Tide

Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo ( 2004)

The Classical High One Book Project for the Summer of 2011 is the “Dark Tide” by Stephen Puleo. This book is mandatory for incoming grades 10,11,and 12. It will be an add-on to the list for incoming Grade 9 students. It is a story of the 1919 explosion of a 50 ft. molasses tank that flooded Boston’s North End killing 21 people. Grade 9 students will follow district summer reading. A.P. students will have additional summer work assignments from teachers. Department Heads will produce three assignments from this book that will be due the first week of school. Students will have to purchase this book which is out in paperback form. The Lynn Library will have limited editions as well.

WHAT TO DO

1. Get the book!

2. Review the assignment options that are provided on the reverse.

3. As you READ THE BOOK, keep in mind what you will be required to do.

· Are you keeping a journal? Follow the instructions!

· Are you creating images based on descriptions given in the text, such as pictures, models or storyboards? Note the page and passage where needed.

· Are you learning new vocabulary? As you keep a list of new words, include a sentence from the book to give the word a context. Note what page(s) where you see the word.

· Are you building a model? Plan what you will need and how your project will be displayed or viewed by others.

4. READ THE BOOK!! Keep notes- index cards, highlight or sticky notes will help you remember where

the useful parts are.

5 Finish what you start! Ask a friend their opinion. Talk with others about what you are

reading. Be ready for more discussion in September when Mr. Puleo returns.

5. Each student must complete ONE ASSIGNMENT FROM EACH SUBJECT.

6. Remember that ALL assignments require specific text and page references.

English Department Project:

1. As you read, communicate your thoughts and feelings through a Reading Response Journal

· Label the journal with the title and author

· Label each entry with the date

· Write an average of one (1) page per entry; drawings can be included with quotes (cite page # of the quote).

· Produce at least ten (10) written entries in your journal

2. The book will be a movie. Design a set of eight (8) Storyboards that show different, interesting scenes or of one extended scene that has six (6) illustrations. Caption each illustration.

3. Create a Chart of Characters ranked in order of importance. Use drawings, sketches, or computer graphics. Include a description and a quote from the text (cite page #) for each character.

Science Department Project

In a well written essay, describe the life of molasses before and after it is inside the tank.

· How and where is molasses made? What is it made from?

· How does it get to Boston? Once the molasses is here, how does it get into the tank?

· Why does anyone need so much molasses? What is its future use?

· What physical and chemical changes happen to the molasses throughout the book as a result of weather or travel conditions?

2. Draw or build a scale model (in color) of the molasses tank. Label the tank’s height, circumference, and diameter. Calculate the volume of the tank based on the measurements. Draw and label two (2) additional structures in their correct locations relative to the tank. Be sure to include your scale.

3. The construction and collapse of the tank are described in detail at the beginning and ending of the book. Explain three (3) problems associated with the tank’s construction and ways they could have been prevented then or in future building projects.

Social Studies Department Project:

1. Keep a reading journal of 6 entries addressing one of the topics listed below. Each journal entry will include a quotation from the book, the appropriate page number, and the student’s reflection, or

2. Create an artistic interpretation of 6 events addressing one of the topics listed below. Artistic interpretation can be a power point presentation, a story board, a video, or any similar artistic interpretation of the events in this book. Each scene should include a quotation from the book, the appropriate page number, and some text of explanation. If you make a video, this information should be included in your script.

Topics are

1-living and working conditions in 1919 Boston

2-the role of World War I

3-evidence for and against USIA’s responsibility for the disaster

Click here for Information on Reading Response Journals

Students entering Grade 9 at Classical HS in the Fall should choose at least one book by an author from the list below. (ELA honor students should select at least two books). Students need to keep a Journal as they read. The journal will be due Friday, September 26th, after we return to school and will count as a test grade.

Grade 9 Social Studies Assignment - Students entering Lynn Classical High School, grade 9 in September, 2011, should read NIGHT, by Elie Wiesel for in preparation for World History II, Social Studies class. A test will be given Monday, September 26.

Lynn Classical

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

2011 ~ Summer Reading Assignment ~ 2011

Ms. Tolley: tolleye@lynnschools.org or ektclassicalAP@gmail.com

(I only check these email addresses about 2x a week during the summer, so don’t wait until the last minute to ask a question.)

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog, it’s too dark to read.” ~Groucho Marx

“The written word is all that stands between memory and oblivion. Without books as our anchors, we are cast adrift, neither teaching nor learning. They are windows on the past, mirrors on the present, and prisms reflecting all possible futures. Books are lighthouses, erected in the dark sea of time.” ~ Gargoyles, Season 2

Overview:

· Welcome to AP English Literature and Composition! This class is intended to be the same intensity as a college level freshmen English class. You will be reading, writing, and analyzing literature a great deal in the coming months. You will be reading novels and short stories at the same time. We will probably read at least four novels before the end of the year, 2-3 plays, and countless short stories and poems. Ultimately, you will read about 120 pages a week or more. You will be writing an essay every week. If this sounds overwhelming to you, please consider Honors English 12. There is nothing wrong with admitting you don’t like English that much, or that with the other classes you are taking, this sounds like too much work. You know yourself best. If you are concerned about your ability to keep up with the work, come and talk to me.

· Please keep in mind that if you are late with any summer assignment, your grade will be lowered. Also, per school policy, if you do not complete the summer assignments, they will be counted as a zero. This grade will follow you even if you switch to Honors English 12.

Assignment #1 – Due the first day of class

· Read one selection from each category (or more if you want) of the novels and plays on this list. Please be aware that using outside sources for ideas and analysis, such as Sparknotes or other internet sites is considered plagiarism. This is a serious offense and can result in your immediate removal from class. The AP English Lit. class is designed to prepare you for the rigorous analysis and writing that will be required on your AP exams, as well as your college classes. Get used to formulating and supporting your own ideas on the literature we read. It’s important.

Category A

JD Salinger: The Catcher in the Rye Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights

Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment Ian McEwan: Atonement

Ken Kesey: One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest Joseph Heller: Catch 22

Category B

Alan Lightman: Einstein’s Dreams Kurt Vonnegut: Slaughterhouse Five

Yann Martel: Life of Pi Mary Doria Russell: The Sparrow

Italo Calvino: Invisible Cities Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go

Category C

William Shakespeare: Othello Moliere: The Misanthrope

Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest Arthur Miller: Death of a Salesman

Tenessee Williams: The Glass Menagerie Henrik Ibsen: Hedda Gabler

· Write a two page essay about each novel/play you read. The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and 12 point Times New Roman font. Your essay should address the question: According to the novel, what does it mean to be human? What is the author saying about humanity throughout this novel? How is s/he proving the point? Do you agree? I want you to provide a lot of evidence for what you are saying (your point – your answer to the question), then explain the connection between the evidence and your point (use quotes/paraphrases from the book to prove your point). Finally, I will be looking at your fluency. Be careful with grammar and spelling.

Assignment #2 – Due the first day of class

· Read Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo, which is the school summer reading book. Be prepared to discuss the book and write an essay (or take a quiz) on it the second day of class.

Assignment #3 – August 3^rd, 2011

· I have given you three prompts from the AP English Literature test. You need to pass in all three on August 3rd, but you don’t need to write all three on the same day. Pick a time when you are free for about 40-45 minutes (for each essay). You need quiet and focus to write these essays. Make sure you won’t be interrupted. Then spend about 10 minutes reading the prompt and brainstorming your answer. Use the remaining 30 minutes to write your answer. Then rinse and repeat two more times.

Furthermore…

· Students sometimes ask me what else they can do to prepare for class. Here are a few suggestions.

o Read How to Read Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster. This is a good basic guide to help you with reading and writing at a deeper level.

o Go to Richard Harris’ website http://www.virtualsalt.com/litterms.htm. Here you will find a long list of literary terms. It’s always good to know these things. We will study them during the year, but you can get a head start.

o Familiarize yourself with fairy tales, stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and with the Christian Bible. Literature frequently uses allusions to these works, and knowing these works can help you understand references in works we will be reading.

And now for something completely different…

· Try to have fun with this. Learning is a process. This will be hard work if you do it properly. That said, it is not my intention for this class to be a horrible experience for you. Growth can be painful (think brain strain), but it is also very rewarding. We will strive to have enjoyable discussions about the concepts presented in the works we read over the course of the year.

FRANÇAIS AP – 2011-2012 Mme Hazelton

Bienvenue au cours de Français AP. Dans ce cours on se concentra sur les quatre compétences de lire, écrire, écouter, et parler en examinant les thèmes divers du monde du 21è siècle.

Pour vous aider de rester familiarisé avec le français pendant l’été, je vous ai préparé quelques devoirs. Il faut que vous les complétiez et me les envoyiez par email par les dates prévues. J’aurai besoin de votre mail et de votre numéro de téléphone. Vous avez aussi la responsabilité de lire et signer le contrat, ci-joint, et de me le rendre par vendredi, le 24 juin. Priez de me le donner, ou de le laisser dans ma boîte aux lettres au bureau.

Mon email est jfhaze@aol.com .

Projet 1: vendredi, le 22 juillet

Online, access a French newspaper. Choose an article that interests you. You must include a copy of this article with your final paper. Make and include a list of vocabulary words you don’t know and find out their meanings. Read the article, and type a one page essay, double-spaced, 12 font, explaining it and telling your opinion. Oui! En français!

Projet 2: vendredi, le 19 août

You may either access an online French television program or rent a French movie. After you view the film or the TV show, write a one page, double-spaced, 12 font essay en français discussing your reaction to it. Make sure you include the title and main characters and plot.

Projet 3: vendredi, le 16 septembre

In class, be prepared to play and discuss the song you have chosen from our summer CD. You will be expected to speak for one minute, no notes, discussing such topics as the type of music, what the theme is about and your reaction to the song.

Assignments 1 and 2 are due to me by email. When I receive your email, I will send you a confirmation. Keep this. If you tell me you sent something and I say I didn’t get it, this is your receipt that I did. If you do not get a confirmation, email me again. These 3 assignments will total one test grade. It is important that they all be completed and turned in on time. If you are going to be away, make sure you complete and turn in the assignment ahead of time. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, let me know immediately, so that I may set up comparable alternatives.

Useful Web Sites for additional speaking, reading, and listening activities

Radio Stations

France 2 www.france2.fr

Radio France Internationale: http://www.rfi.fr/lffr/statistiques/journeauxFrançaisFacile.asp

France Info: http://www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-info/depeches/

Radio Canada: http://www.Radio-Canada.ca

Radio Belge:

http://www.lapremiere.be/rtbf_2000/bin/view_something.cgi?id=0160772_s

Radio Outre Mer: http://www.rfo.fr

Radio Moyen Orient: [http://www.rmc-mo] http://www.rmc-mo

Television Programs

Television Francaise 1: http://www.tfl.fr

Antenne 2: http://www.antenne2.fr

TV5: http://www.tv5.org

M6: www.m6.fr

Newspapers and Magazines

www.lemonde.fr

www.lefigaro.fr

It is your responsibility as young adults to make sure that any material you choose is appropriate.

Please find these songs on the Internet, www.paroles.com (this has the French words) or on youtube. Then download them onto your music player. Listen to them over the summer and be prepared to talk about one of them as your third summer assignment.

Chansons Françaises

Piaf à Zebda

1. Pour que tu m’aimes/La vie en rose -- Piaf

2. Sensualité – Axelle Red

3. Les rois du monde – Romeo et Juliette

4. Encore -- Céline Dion

5. Mistral gagnant – Paradis/Leforestier

6. Fille Sauvage – Richard Anthony

7. Non, je ne regrette rien – Piaf

8. Pas toi – Melgroove

9. Octobre – Cabrel

10. Itsi bitsi bikini – Richard Anthony

11. Je t’aimais, je t’aime, je t’aimerai – Cabrel

12. Je t’attends – Axelle Red

13. Milord – Piaf

14. Moi, Lolita – Alizée

15. Je n’ai que mon âme – Natasha St. Pier

16. Notre Dame de Paris

17. Motivés – Zebda

18. Le balcon – Romeo et Juliette

19. L’envie d’aimer – Les 10 commandements

20. Vivo per lei – Bocelli/ Ségara

Chers Étudiants,

Pour l’année scolaire 2011-2012 on a decidé de combiner les classes des niveaux 4, 5, et AP. Je suis très excitée d’enseigner cette classe. Pour les étudiants AP et 5/5Honors ce sera une excellente opportunité pour la révision de la grammaire aussi bien qu’une opportunité d’explorer la culture française tout en préparant pour l’examen AP.

Pour les étudiants aux niveaux 4 et 4 Honors, vous aurez, en effet, deux années de préparation AP. Pour les finissants du niveau 4/4 Honors, vous, aussi, bénéficierez de ce cours de la culture française.

Vous aurez beaucoup de travail dans ce cours. Il y a même des devoirs à faire en été ! Pour les étudiants AP, les devoirs sont obligatoires ; pour les étudiants des niveaux 4, 4 Honors, ces devoirs sont volontaires. Cependant, en septembre tout le monde fera le même travail, passera les mêmes examens. Cepandant, je vous noterai differément. Au début de chaque mois vous recevrez un calendrier avec tous vos devoirs. Il sera votre responsabilité de completer tous ces devoirs de façon indépendant. À la fin de ce cours vous aurez la satisfaction de savoir que vous êtes bien préparé pour l’université !

Amusez-vous bien cet été !

Mme Hazelton

Bienvenidos a la clase de AP Spanish Language - Sra. Lyle

The AP Spanish Language exam is a rigorous course, which stresses all four language skills, reading, and writing, speaking and listening.

This course requires your TOTAL dedication and PASSION for the study of the Spanish Language.

All Summer work will be done on line

Please sign up for a free student account at www.studyspanish.com

Follow the directions carefully (come to my room and get them in print)

You will sign up for my class by using the following ID

My TEACHER ID is: 4ACZN3BM

Make sure to change your password to clasical (only one s)

Send me an email at lylef@lynnschools.org as soon as you have enrolled.

You must enroll before July 1^st.

The syllabus for July will be posted after July 4^th and will be available until July 30^th.

The syllabus for August will be posted after August 4^th and will be available until August 30^th.

Please do the lessons in the order assigned. You only have to complete the FREE TEST for each assignment. Make sure you submit a grade.

July’s work will count as a test grade and so will August. No late submissions will be accepted.

Please make sure to listen to the news in Spanish as often as you can.

I look forward to seeing you in September.

I’ll be checking my email periodically over the Summer if you need to contact me.

Mr. Winchester's AP Environmental Science 2011 - 2012

AP Environmental Science Summer Assignments

THIS IS A ONE SEMESTER COLLEGE COURSE SPREAD OVER TWO SEMESTERS, WITH AN EXAM AT THE END TO DETERMINE IF YOU GET COLLEGE CREDIT.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE ABOVE SENTENCE.

I NEED YOU ALL TO TAKE THIS COURSE SERIOUSLY, AND TO COMMIT NOW TO ALL OF THIS WORK, AND ALL FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS AND STUDIES. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL BE CUT FROM MY ROSTER. AND I ALSO NEED YOU TO ULTIMATELY WORK HARD UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EXAM IN MAY, WHICH IS THE WHOLE POINT OF THE COURSE. NO ONE IS GUARANTEED A SPOT, AND YOUR PERFORMANCE DURING THIS SUMMER, AND THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CLASS WILL SOLIDIFY YOUR SPOT IN MY CLASS. OK, GOT THAT OUT THERE FOR FULL DISCLOSURE, SO NOW, LET'S LOSE THE CAPS AND GET ON TO THE ASSIGNMENTS. :)

ASSIGNMENT ONE-

First, We will be reading .

Your first task will be, of course, to get a copy of the book below, AND READ IT.

It can be found at most major book stores. You may also purchase the book on-line through Amazon.com,

where cheaper, used books are also available. See link below.

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Saved By the Sea: A Love Story with Fish by David Helvarg

http://www.amazon.com/Saved-Sea-Love-Story-Fish/dp/0312567065#_

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You will also need a journal to document your ideas as you read. A composition book will work well and are readily

available and inexpensive. You may, however, choose a fancier journal if you prefer, or keep your journal in digital form on your computer, this is fine.

THE JOURNAL IS DUE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. IT WILL BE WORTH ONE TEST GRADE.

You will get a one grade reduction if you turn it in on the second day of class, if you turn in the assignment any time after that, the most you can get is 50%.

1. After you have completed each chapter, explain/describe it to yourself, really.... This can be as long or as short as you

prefer as long as you demonstrate understanding of the content, and list any word you did not know, and define it.

This will help you understand the book and learn from it as well.

2. Please feel free to include your own perspective as much as possible. Anytime you can include an example

from your own life do it! This will make your journal much more personal and help you remember what

you’ve read as well as demonstrate to me that you ‘get it.’

Logistics of completing this assignment:

1. Plan ahead and commit yourself to reading a pre-determined amount of chapters per day so that you're

not overloaded with work the last few weeks of the summer. Also, set aside a specific time during the

day for reading and make sure your friends and family know that you are not to be disturbed during

this time. Don't expect to get much reading done late at night while lying in bed; choose a time early in

the day. Complete the written portion of the assignment right after you finish reading each chapter.

2. If you choose to quote from the book, do so sparingly. I’ve read the book (more than once) and will

recognize when you aren’t using your own words. The idea is that you show you ‘get it’ and using

someone else’s words doesn’t demonstrate that.

3. You are welcome to discuss this assignment with friends that may also be taking the course, however, to

write about it yourself and be able to participate in class discussions based on the book, you’ll need to

have read it yourself. Be sure that your conversations don’t substitute for your own reading.

4. I don’t often recommend ‘lengths’ for the entries you give but experience has shown that in a

composition book, good entries are typically 2-3 journal pages per chapter.

Please let me know if you have any further questions on the assignment. I hope you will find the book interesting and

informative. I feel strongly that it will help give you a better understanding of many important environmental issues.

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Written Book Assessment- ONE TEST GRADE

1) List the title of the book, and the author.

2) Write an introductory paragraph explaining the main idea of the book and what the author

was trying to communicate.

3) Next, list 10-15 of the most important things you learned from reading this book. Include

page numbers for each notation. These can be direct quotations or paraphrases. Use

complete sentences and number your points. Your journal will be most helpful for this part as well.

4) Finally, offer your overall opinion of the book. What did you think of the author’s writing

style? The material in general? How did this book impact your life? What did you learn

that changed the way you think or act?

A. This must be typed, Times New Roman, 12-point font.

B. The book assessment should be 2-3 pages in length, 1.5 or double spaced. If your

assessment is under two pages or if it exceeds three pages, the highest grade you can

receive is a 70.

C. You will get a one grade reduction if you turn it in on the second day of class.

D. If you turn in the assignment any time after that, the most you can get is 50%.

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ASSIGNMENT TWO

Keep a Nature Journal – ONE TEST GRADE

Each week, you need to set aside 15-20 minutes to just sit outside somewhere and quietly

observe what is going on around you. Use all of your senses to really see, hear, smell and touch

the world in which you live. (I don’t recommend eating anything.) Pick a private, secluded spot

each time. You can use the same spot each time if you like, or a different place each time. After

quietly sitting, write about what you observed and how you felt. Remember; use all of your

senses. You should have at least 8 entries since the summer is about 8 weeks long. Each entry

is worth 4 points and must be at least 75 words in length. Don’t be afraid to write more!

It must be handwritten since you should be writing it outside. Same grading rules listed in assignments above apply!

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ASSIGNMENT THREE

1. Watch the video “Home” on Youtube.com (just click the word home in this sentence and it will take you to it), and answer the questions on this (just click this word and it will open) worksheet. When finished save it by adding your last name to the title and send the document to me at winchesterd@lynnschools.org , I must receive this by the first day of class. WORTH ONE QUIZ GRADE, SAME GRADING RULES FROM ABOVE APPLY.

2. Know the laws found at http://home.lcusd.net/lchs/mewoldsen/ReviewSheets-Enviroment&Society.htm and http://www.quia.com/cb/110617.html. There will be a quiz on the laws the second week of school.

3. There will be a quiz on the Vocabulary for Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 the first week back. Click each link, and it will take you to the vocab lists. It is mostly review material from previous science classes in your past.

4. Purchase a copy of Barron's AP Environmental Science (Barron's Ap Environmental Science Advanced Placement Examination) paperback. See link below. I have a digital copy of the practice exams in this book, and will gladly put a copy on your flash drive when we meet in September. So, get a flash drive if you don't already have one. No assignment for this book, I just need you to have your own copy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764140523/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0764136437&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZKBWF60FP08V0F0WY0J

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Okay, so that's it for now, please do not hesitate to email me any questions you have about any of the above assignments or the course in general.

....so, on day one of class, I should have 3 test grades and one quiz grade for you from the above assignments, and two more quiz grades taken in class by end of week two of classes, take all of these seriously, because they will be determining who is committed to my class, and who stays or goes.

Mr. McQueen's AP Language and Composition

Summer Assignment 2011

Dear AP Student,

Welcome to Advanced Placement Language and Composition. AP courses are the equivalent of a one- semester college level course, and run for the duration of an entire school year in high school.

Please be aware that a love of reading and writing, and an ability to read and write well, are essential to your success in this course and the subsequent AP examination.

Be prepared to rhetorically analyze style, purpose, and language in mostly (95%) non- fiction pieces throughout the year. As well as being able to read and write well, you must be able to manage your time effectively—missed deadlines are not an option in this course.

If, after reading this far, you feel that this course is not for you, go to Guidance and have your schedule changed.

Advanced Placement Language and Composition is probably unlike any English course you have taken before, as its main focus is rhetoric and non- fiction; because of this difference from previous ELA classes you have taken, a course overview is most likely a good idea at this time.

Overview

AP Language and Composition, in compliance with the College Board’s AP English Course Description, “engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of reasons.” Students will “complete expository, analytical, and argumentative writing assignments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres.”

The AP Language and Composition course is a rigorous course that requires students to read and write about a variety of high-level topics. The primary focus of the course is on critical reading of nonfiction literature and the writing of several kinds of essays: Narration, description, example, compare and contrast, process analysis, classification and division, cause and effect, definition, argument and persuasion, mixing methods, and synthesis. Students will revise their papers after consultation with their peers and instructor. Students will also write 2 research papers citing primary and secondary sources.

Students will be required to keep a Reading Response Journal and write weekly practice essays that will be peer and teacher reviewed and revised.

Students will also be required to complete outside reading assignments.

Texts used in the course include:

Kennedy, X.J, Dorothy M. Kennedy, and Jane E. Aaron, eds. The Bedford Reader. 9^th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2006.

Kizner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell, Eds. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide. 10^th ed. New York: Bedford, 2007.

You will keep weekly ‘Thinking Journals’ that document your engagement with the world around you

One outside reading book will also be assigned per quarter: In Cold Blood (first quarter), Walden (second quarter), Lincoln’s Greatest Speech (probably)(third quarter).

Multiple Choice tests and quizzes will be graded by percentage points.

There will be ongoing vocabulary study and quizzes (SAT words and AP Language words).

Grammar will be addressed using class readings.

Students will take a number of practice AP tests throughout the year.

Grading will be as follows:

Essays will be graded on the AP rubric (1-9).

Scores will be converted into letter grades:

9=A, 8=A-, 7=B+, 6=B, 5=B-, 4=C+, 3=C, 2=C-, 1=D, 0=F.

Reading Response Journals and Essays will be counted as test grades.

Summer Assignments (additional to Dark Tide)

In order for us to hit the ground running in September, and we need to hit the ground running, the following assignments must be completed on time over the summer.

If you are late with, or do not complete, any of your summer assignments, you will be removed from the AP class, and put you in Junior, (or Senior, if applicable) Honors English.

If the assignment calls for you to write an essay, the essay must be typed, and written in MLA format. Purdue University’s online writing lab provides an excellent, user- friendly guide to using MLA format:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

Assignment 1 (Ancient Rhetoric) (come to C304 to collect)

Rhetoric is at the heart of Advanced Placement Language and Composition. An ability to rhetorically analyze a writer’s purpose is essential to success in the course and on the exam. The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to Ancient Rhetoric. Read and answer the questions on “Modern Applications of Ancient Rhetoric.” You will also need to read Martin Luther King Jr’s “A letter from Birmingham Jail” to complete this assignment.

Essay: Once you have read the chapter and answered the questions write a short reflection paper (3 paragraphs maximum) on what the term rhetoric means to you.

Due: July 21 (preferably electronically to mcqueenp@lynnschools.org, or to the LCHS Office, 235 O’ Callaghan Way)

Assignment 2 (Memoir)

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with non-fiction, as most of the reading you will be doing this year is non- fiction. The following is a list of critically acclaimed memoirs:

Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1970)

Bill Buford, Among the Thugs (1993)

Jill Ker Conway, The Road from Coorain (1989)

Girolamo Cardano, The Book of My Life (1576)

Barbara Ehenreich, Nickeled and Dimed (2001)

Primo Levi, If This is a Man (1947)

Frank McCourt, Angela’s Ashes (1996)

Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom (1994)

Seierstad, Asne, The Bookseller of Kabul (2002)

Jeanette Walls, The Glass Castle (2005)

Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965)

Review the titles online, and choose the author and topic that most appeals to you. Choose the book you want to read (and pick a second choice).

You will sign up as a member of a book presentation panel (first come, first served) before the close of school on June 24th. Send me an email at: mcqueenp@lynnschools.org, stating your choice of book. I will get back to you regarding your choice.

Journal: Over the summer you will read your book, and keep a SAYS/ DOES (collect handout from C304) rhetorical analysis journal on the book. In your journal you will pay particular attention to author’s purpose and his/ her use of stylistic devices.

Due: first day of class

Essay: You will also write a critical essay in which you analyze the author’s purpose and the strategies used to achieve this purpose.

Due: August 4 (preferably electronically to mcqueenp@lynnschools.org, or to the LCHS Office, 235 O’ Callaghan Way)

Presentation: In the first week of school, you will work (with your book’s other panel member’s) on putting together a presentation of your chosen memoir.

Assignment 3 (Writing)

Much of AP Language and Composition focuses on expanding the scope, and quality, of your writing. Assignments 3 and 4 address this need.

Choose, and read, one of the following books on writing:

Annie Dillard The Writing Life (1989)

Stephen King On Writing (2000) ** warning, contains some profanity, if you are

easily offended choose the Dillard option**

Write an essay (at least 5 paragraphs) on what the author reveals about: their development as a writer, the nature of their writing; and, also their advice to new writers.

Analyze, do not summarize.

Due: August 4 (preferably electronically to mcqueenp@lynnschools.org, or to the LCHS office)

Assignment 4 (Style)

Good writing demands a good knowledge of the rules of language usage. Read the introduction to Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style (2000), and make notes in a “Style Journal’ on the ‘Elementary Rules of Usage’ ps 1- 14. The Elements of Style is currently in its fourth edition, the original 1918 edition is available online at: http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/style.html and also at: http://www.bartleby.com/141.

Due: first day of class

Have a great summer, and enjoy the reading and writing—there’s a lot more to come!

If you have any questions, email me, or come to see me before June 23^rd.

All the best,

Mr. McQueen