However, the texts are written at various reading levels, from 9th grade on up so they are good choices for all high school students. The story of success by malcolm gladwell, in cold blood by truman capote. Within the ap english language curriculum are certain books that will assist you in answering free response questions during the exam as well as some of the multiple choice questions. Apr 21, 2020 within the ap english language curriculum are certain books that will assist you in answering free response questions during the exam as well as some of the multiple choice questions. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims. Summer work summer reading for rising juniors ap english. Ap reading list the lists below contain suggested titles for a. Conquer your exam home of everything you need to conquer.
The ultimate ap english language reading list albert. Feb 18, 2015 please see the assignment sheet titled independent nonfiction unit andor the online assignment calendar for due dates for this unit. Sep 19, 2012 ap english literature and composition students are expected to master a range of authors and texts in both fiction and nonfiction that are drawn from multiple genres, periods, and cultures. Ap english language and composition course helps students build reading and writing skills that students need in order to be successful in college. Prose nonfiction ap english language lesson plans videos. Still, during those first years, i persisted in teaching much of the fiction and even some poetry i had taught in the past, adapting my presentation of the works to suit the ap english language course. Youll read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims. Or perhaps my perspectives been changed by my own changing experience.
As such, we are no longer just teaching literature but rather introducing themes, essential questions and topics that stretch across multiple genres. The ap english language and composition provides an indepth study of particular nonfiction texts. Follows the lewis and clark expedition from thomas jeffersons hope of finding a waterway to the pacific, through the heart stopping moments of the actual trip, to lewiss lonely demise on the natchez trace. Fiction and nonfiction for ap english literature and composition. We will not remove any content for bad language alone, or being critical of a particular book. Language and composition nonfiction data sheet title. The ap english language exam emphasizes nonfiction works over the fiction, making the following book even more important. When we return in september, you will be asked to share a bit of information about each of your books with the class. The following edsitement resources are designed to assist teachers and students in careful reading and critical analysis of many of the greatest novels and. Ap language outside reading book choice list ap english language and composition nonfiction reading. By being wellread you can get a leg up on the other students, thus vastly improving your score, so get reading. Stevenson, with suggestions from julie rogers and jewel weien reprinted. You will also be completing a vocabulary exercise in which you apply 20.
Mountain view high school mountain view high school campus of champions. A vital book that forces us to reckon with the brutalities of slavery. Ap english literature and composition students are expected to master a range of authors and texts in both fiction and nonfiction that are drawn from multiple genres, periods, and cultures. Ap english language and composition is an introductory collegelevel composition course. Ap reading list the lists below contain suggested titles for a students taking ap language. A lot of students wonder if theres a specific ap english reading list of books they should be reading to succeed on the ap literature and composition exam.
Follows the lewis and clark expedition from thomas. Literature used in ap language courses although an ap language and composition course can pretty much be taught without any novels at all, i find that certain novels are really good to use for ap. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. Practice tests and exam skills now that you understand the information being presented, it is time to put that knowledge to the test. Ap language nonfiction reading list ap english 11 nonfiction. Literature used in ap language courses although an ap. As such, we are no longer just teaching literature but rather introducing themes, essential questions and. The full name of the courses are ap english language and composition and ap english literature and composition. Some descriptions of the books below are not properly documented largely because this list is the compilation of random. View homework help nonfiction data sheet the glass castle from english 1a007x0cap at swansboro high school. Learn about the elements of argument and composition as you develop your criticalreading and writing skills. The classic guide to writing nonfiction by zinsser, william knowlton year published. Friedman explores thedecline of our planet becauseof global warming and overcrowding and offers solutions to the downward trend. In addition to the annotations you will make while reading your four books, you have four written assignments.
An ap english language syllabus is designed to teach you rhetorical analysis in studying nonfiction. Apr 21, 2020 how to study for ap english language and composition. Ultimate guide to the ap english language and composition exam. This is a work of postmodern historical fiction, as whitehead reimagines the underground railroad as an actual system of trains and tracks running beneath 19 thcentury america. A new psychology of success, answer the essential question. My students need 1430 copies each of 4 nonfiction texts for their study of ap english language and composition. Ap english language and composition summer work 2016 due date. Ending a reliance on fiction when i first started teaching the ap english language and composition course 11 years ago, i added more nonfiction to my lesson plans. In fact, in 2019, over 10% of the more than five million students who took ap exams took the language and composition test. What are the differences between ap english literature.
Welcome to ap english language and composition 20182019. A lot of students wonder if theres a specific ap english reading list of. With the 2020 ap english language and composition exam approaching on wednesday, may 20, its time to make sure that youre familiar with all aspects of the exam. Ap english language and composition ap students college board. I didnt used to be very keen on reading nonfiction, but teaching language has changed my perspective. Murphy taught ap language and other collegelevel courses at jericho high school for over 20 years.
The elements of style by william strunk and eb white 1959 dorothy parker and stephen king have both urged aspiring writers towards this crisp. Conquer your exam is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Ap english language is a college level course that prepares my students to be successful when they go off to college and. Ap language and composition 2 you will write an essay based on one of the nonfiction books above. Note the word in common in each course composition. Monday, august 29 first day of school estimated t ime. Dec 31, 2017 the elements of style by william strunk and eb white 1959 dorothy parker and stephen king have both urged aspiring writers towards this crisp guide to the english language where brevity is key.
The prose nonfiction chapter of this course is designed to help you plan and teach nonfiction writing in your classroom. For the assessment days, you need to have completed the work for the first of the book by the first assessment date, 23 completed by the second date, and of course finished by the final date. For more information about wiley products, please visit our web site at about the author barbara swovelin has taught ap and honors classes since 1982. Why we need a green revolutionand how it can renew america thomas l. Ap language and composition summer reading list 2017. Shell help you find your passion and your voice, beginning from the first. What are the authors qualifications for writing on the subject. In addition to the community book, you must read one nonfiction book, one fiction book, and one. This course helps students deepen knowledge of written language.
Pairing fiction and nonfiction in the high school classroom. Ap english language and composition steward school. This course guides students in learning how writing language functions rhetorically. Practice exams offer the opportunity to simulate the testtaking experience. Do you remember the feeling as you sat in your first college class ap english language is a college level course that prepares my students to be successful when they go off to college and. Blue highways by william least heat moon, reading like a writer. In addition to reading fahrenheit 451, you will choose a nonfiction book from the attached list. Your essay will be graded according to the attached ap language rubric and will be due via email message july 6.
Books with a link are available as an ebook and can be checked out any time. While theres not an official collegeboard ap reading list, there are books that will be more useful for. Ap language nonfiction reading list ap english 11 non. In this article, ill give a brief overview of the test, do a deeper dive on each of the sections, discuss how the exam is scored, offer some strategies for studying, and finally wrap up with some essential exam day tips. Set up your paper according to mla guidelines heading in top left corner, unique title, doublespaced 12point font, times new roman. Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as length or content covered, may.
Go to ap central for resources for teachers, administrators, and coordinators. Introduction chapter 1 keys for success on the ap english language and composition exam chapter 2 the students tools. See the course schedule or browse the youtube playlist. Introduction ap english language and composition is considered one of the best aps to start a student s ap career. Most of these are nonfiction texts and there is a brief explanation of each. Marrying fiction and nonfiction bfw classroom compass.
Ap lang is most often taken by high school juniors, many of whom go on to take the ap english literature exam their senior year. While theres not an official collegeboard ap reading list, there are books that will be more useful for you to read than others as you prepare for the exam. By being wellread you can get a leg up on the other students, thus vastly improving your score, so. In this booklength essay, an english writer responds to a letter. Books available in the library for ap english language summer reading assignment. What you can do to ensure success chapter 3 classifying nonfiction. Rhetorical analysis is essay work that breaks nonfiction pieces down into elements diction, syntax and intent to see how each element persuades readers. Expert guide to the ap language and composition exam.
The assignments pertain to books 1 3 in the list above. You are certainly welcome to read more for some extra credit, perhaps. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Chris kyle, a navy seal, recounts his life and military experiences, discusses his record for the most career sniper kills in united states. Mar 21, 2020 a lot of students wonder if theres a specific ap english reading list of books they should be reading to succeed on the ap literature and composition exam. Please see the assignment sheet titled independent nonfiction unit andor the online assignment calendar for due dates for this unit. Nonfiction data sheet 3 response to the essential question. Mar 28, 2016 somehow, though, i still find myself reading books that ive had my eye on for my ap language class. Read two of the books from the accompanying list of current nonfiction titles paper or digital versions are fine. Was chris mccandlesss fate a result of a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. Environmentalhealth issues title author description. Blue highways by william least heatmoon, reading like a writer.
Choose your answers to the questions and click next to see the next set of questions. The ap language and composition exam is one of the most popular exams taken year after year. The ultimate students guide to ap english language and. With more and more frequency, language arts teachers are being asked to bring nonfiction into the english classroom and to connect it with novels, poems and plays. There is no written summer work for the book of your own choosing from the ap literature list. In addition to the community book, you must read one nonfiction book, one fiction book, and one book of essays from the lists which follow. The lists below contain suggested titles for a students taking ap language. May 11, 2018 ap english language and composition course helps students build reading and writing skills that students need in order to be successful in college. For the first practice essay, students write a first draft and receive instruction on proper revision strategies. Fiction and nonfiction for ap english literature and.