Ashville High School – AP and Honors English Summer Reading
Be aware that some books may confront controversial issues, explore adult situations, and contain strong language. As you read you may want to take notes, outline chapters, and do whatever works best for you to ensure you retain the material. You will have a test on each of these books during the first week of school.
Honors 9th Grade English
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
A few copies of this book are available for check out from Mrs. Smith. There will be a test on this book the first week of school, and you will be writing a paper on this book during the first weeks of school.
Honors 10th Grade English
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Expect a test and writing topic the first week of school.
Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals
There will be a test on this book the first week of school. Also, you will write your first major paper on this book during the first weeks of school, so it is important for you to take notes as you read about the main character Melba. A few copies of this book are available for check out from Mrs. Smith.
Advanced Placement Language (11th Grade)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Expect a test on the novel during the first week of school. You will write your first major paper on this novel during the first weeks of school, so it is important that you take notes on the major characters and themes as you read. A few copies of this book are available for check out from Mrs. Smith.
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Expect a test and writing topic the first week of school.
Advanced Placement Literature (12th Grade)
Tests will be given the first week of school on the following books:
How to Read Literature Like a Professor Summary Notes Packet
You will not be reading this book. Instead, you will be reading the Summary Notes Packet and taking a test on those notes. You may obtain a copy of these notes from Mrs. Smith or by copying and pasting the link below into your browser:
https://www.sccboe.org/cms/lib/AL50000450/Centricity/Domain/598/HTRLLaP Summary Notes.pdf
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
You will write your first major paper on this novel during the first weeks of school, so take notes as you read regarding different characters and themes. A few copies of this book are available for check out from Mrs. Smith.
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow
A few copies of this book are available for check out from Mrs. Smith.
