Glen
Summer 2008
Dear English 12 AP Literature Student:
As summer gets into full swing and you are in need of
something “novel” to do, I’ve just the thing!
Before school begins, read What
is the What by Dave Eggers. If you have time, you might like to read Kite
Runner by Khalid Hosseini
for comparison.
Additionally, you should read and create a reading journal for Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. The journal is due on the first day of school – no exceptions. Failing to complete this project will dramatically affect your first marking period grade. Follow the instructions carefully for this journal. While you may or may not find this novel pleasing, it will be of great assistance to you in the study of similarly challenging literature.
The Jane Eyre journal should be typed and uploaded to
www.turnitin.com. The class ID is 2297155 and
the password is mrsk.
Create an identity with your email address and your own password. Keep the information as we will be using the
plagiarism service all year. Bring a hard copy your assignment to class
on the first day. Please note that
your journal may lose its format when you upload; do not worry about that. Also, you can only upload once, so be sure
that wait until the journal is completed before you upload it.
Since the canon of western
literature relies heavily upon biblical allusion, I highly recommend that you
read several books of the Bible, including Genesis, Matthew and Revelations.
I am looking forward to an exciting year in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition. You can expect a rigorous course of study, firm deadlines and many intrinsic rewards.
Have a restful, healthy summer. See you in September!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Koenig
P.S. I occasionally
check my voice mail, extension 2319, and my email, pkoenig@glenridge.org, over
the summer. If you lose the assignment,
you will find it posted on the school website.