15 ----------------------------------------------------- BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL 2018-2019 Program of Studies Guide

Last Updated: 5/21/18

SUMMER READING for ALL STUDENTS

ALL STUDENTS will engage in outside reading during the summer. ALL STUDENTS will be tested on the summer reading during the first week of school.

AP LANGUAGE (11th Grade) All AP Language (11th Grade) students must read the following THREE books and complete the assignments:

Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

Freakonomics by S. Levitt & S. Dubner

Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life

by Dani Shapiro

Book 1- Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton In preparation for both the test and class discussion, be sure to read Wharton’s personal introduction to the book. Also, print and bring to class at least one critical article you read about this book (critical article may NOT include Sparknotes, Cliffs Notes or other such sites. They should be ACADEMIC in nature written by an expert in the field). Please provide the MLA citation for the article you bring to class. In order to find a critical article, go to the Tennessee Electronic Library and search. Book 2 - Freakonomics by Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner The authors of this nonfiction book are economists. The concept behind this book is that conventional wisdom is often WRONG and they have the numbers to prove it. Read the book to get their concept and listen to one of the podcasts where they discuss a topic that interests you. For your writing assignment, do a little digging on your own. Find at least THREE articles that speak to the topic you have identified then write a 500 PERSUASIVE essay where you convince your reader of your perspective on this issue.

Criteria: § Must be double-spaced and typed. § Must be 500 words and may NOT exceed 800. § You must cite TWO of your articles as well as either the book or the podcast episode. § Must include a Works Cited page.

Book 3 - Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life by Dani Shapiro Shapiro focuses on the art of story. Described as “a memoir, meditation on the artistic process, and advice on craft, Still Writing is an intimate and eloquent companion to living a creative life.” The author combines “deeply personal” stories about herself and other writers in order to describe a writing life requiring both discipline and risk. After reading her advice, write your own personal narrative using vivid description as a way of introducing yourself. Model your narrative in the style of one or a combination of Shapiro’s stories. These will be shared with the class; therefore, write according to common community standards.

ALL BOOKS WILL HAVE CORRESPONDING TESTS WHEN WE BEGIN SCHOOL IN THE FALL.