Ms. Bridges' AP English

Ms. Tobenkin and Ms. Bridges’ AP English Literature 2009 Summer Assignment Welcome to AP Literature and Composition! Completion of the summer assignment given below is required for participation in the course during the 2009 - 2010 school year. The novels are widely available and may be checked out from your local library or purchased on your own. This summer we will be departing from the prior years’ assignment of short and long forms in favor of a new approach. Student will read two required novels and prepare two short analysis papers. In addition, students should be ready to discuss, write about and/or take an objective exam on each of the required novels during the first week of class. 1. Reading Assignment Read both of the books listed below: CATCH 22 Joseph Heller HANDMAID'S TALE Margaret Atwood 2. Written Analysis Assignment After reading each novel, complete a short analysis paper (instructions below). Please note that an analysi...