When we return in september, you will be asked to share a bit of information about each of your books with the class. Impassioned nonfiction use only these books convey strong emotions to readers. You will be reading two books one fiction and one nonfiction and writing one essay. Recommended reading while you may choose to read whatever you would like, we thought some of you might like to see a list of recommended books. Success on the ap language and composition exam is directly related to the breadth of your reading as well as your continual practice of rhetori cal analysis through composition. The lists below contain suggested titles for a students taking ap language. The classic guide to writing nonfiction by zinsser, william knowlton year published. This is a nonfiction text, but it often reads like a novel.
Choose your answers to the questions and click next to see the next set of questions. 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. The completely new sample exams, totaling over three hundred challenging multiplechoice questions, are accompanied by equally challenging freeresponse. In ap language and composition, we read nonfiction pieces, so our focus in interpreting through a nonfiction lens. Conquer your exam home of everything you need to conquer. Ap reading list the lists below contain suggested titles for a. Ap language nonfiction reading list ap english 11 nonfiction. The list for each grade levelclass has been compiled from awards lists, teacher. I have my students work towards the book presentation for the end of first semester and the written argument book project for second semester in preparation for the argument essay on the ap lang test. Books with a link are available as an ebook and can be checked out any time. This course guides students in learning how writing language functions rhetorically.
In light of the fact that the ap english language examination is comprised entirely of nonfiction, the new 7th edition ap english language book has retained its popular six examination format. What are the differences between ap english literature. Tone is the feeling that a book evokes in the reader. Ap english language and ap english literature look much the same in their educational formats they corner the market on analysis but if you were to take either or both classes, youd find that ap english language analyzes primarily nonfiction in a writingintensive climate, while ap english literature reads and analyzes fictional pieces. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs. While theres not an official collegeboard ap reading list, there are books that will be more useful for. Please see the assignment sheet titled independent nonfiction unit andor the online assignment calendar for due dates for this unit. The story of success by malcolm gladwell, in cold blood by truman capote. Fiction and nonfiction for ap english literature and.
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. Why we need a green revolutionand how it can renew america thomas l. Introduction ap english language and composition is considered one of the best aps to start a student s ap career. The overachievers was a nonfiction work by alexandra robbins that followed eight high schoolers that were believed to be pressured into the highest gpa and the best college. Which are the best prep books for ap english language and.
The ap english language exam emphasizes nonfiction works over the fiction, making the following book even more important. Im going to be a junior next year and im going to need one of those books to get a good score on the ap test. You will also be completing a vocabulary exercise in which you apply 20. Best ap english language and composition books 2020 ap. West with the night, beryl markham reading lolita in tehran, azar nafisi.
Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as length or content covered, may. Ap language nonfiction reading list ap english 11 non. 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. Readers will be reminded of the energizing books of writer natalie goldberg and will be seduced by lamotts witty take on the reality of a writers life, which has little to do with literary parties and a lot to do with jealousy, writers block and going for broke with each paragraph. This non fiction book is another great addition to your ap english. If you are enrolled in ap language, these are your summer reading requirements. In addition to reading fahrenheit 451, you will choose a nonfiction book from the attached list. This summers reading assignment requires that you choose one of the following nonfiction books. Ap language and composition summer reading list 2017. Environmentalhealth issues title author description.
The ultimate students guide to ap english language and. This is good for me because i hate writing and english class, but i need a good score on the ap test. The following edsitement resources are designed to assist teachers and students in careful reading and critical analysis of many of the greatest novels and. My students need 1430 copies each of 4 nonfiction texts for their study of ap english language and composition. The woman warrior, maxine hong kingston growing up, russell baker. Language analysis essay evaluates the use of language devices such as metaphors, figurative language, diction, etc. Mountain view high school mountain view high school campus of champions. As you read, you are paying attention to how the speakerwriter, audiencereader, and subjecttopic all interact rhetorical triangle. Ap language and composition 2 you will write an essay based on one of the nonfiction books above. The common core state standards decry the paucity and poor quality of the current reading curricula.
Below is a sample breakdown of the prose nonfiction chapter into a 5day school week. The ap language and composition course requires a significant amount of reading both. 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. 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. Ap english language and composition course helps students build reading and writing skills that students need in order to be successful in college. However, the texts are written at various reading levels, from 9th grade on up so they are good choices for all high school students. Ap english language and composition steward school. 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. Some descriptions of the books below are not properly documented largely because this list is the compilation of random. Stevenson, with suggestions from julie rogers and jewel weien reprinted.
Ap english language and composition is an introductory collegelevel composition course. Most of these are nonfiction texts and there is a brief explanation of each. 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. Books are men of higher stature, the only men that speak aloud for future times to hear. For the first practice essay, students write a first draft and receive instruction on proper revision strategies. Ap reading list the lists below contain suggested titles for a students taking ap language.
A vital book that forces us to reckon with the brutalities of slavery. In this post, you will find the best nonfiction books for middle school the best book series for 6th grade boys of 2020 there are hundreds of good books for 6thgrade boys, and numerous book titles can confuse even an experienced reader. So, having a basic familiarity level with the language of a broad variety of literary works will help keep you from floundering in confusion on test. Online and instore available instore filter results.
Books with a link are available as an e book and can be checked out any time. Set up your paper according to mla guidelines heading in top left corner, unique title, doublespaced 12point font, times new roman. In order to prepare for ap language and composition, you will need to continue practicing your critical reading and writing skills through the summer. The importance of nonfiction reading and writing is a theme that runs through education standards that have been adopted 46 out of 50 states note. This nonfiction independent book project bundle includes the two products discussed below. 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.
The ultimate ap english language reading list albert. However, students may not choose fiction titles for our independent book studies. By being wellread you can get a leg up on the other students, thus vastly improving your score, so. Read two of the books from the accompanying list of current nonfiction titles paper or digital versions are fine. Close reading of nonfiction ap language and composition. This assignmentcentered on reading nonfictionis designed to keep your brain active and for you to hit my course with a running start. Take a quick look back at five centuries of great writing.
After two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time. Friedman explores thedecline of our planet becauseof global warming and overcrowding and offers solutions to the downward trend. Your essay will be graded according to the attached ap language rubric and will be due via email message july 6. We follow the interconnected lives of several runaway slaves who trudge a.
Books available in the library for ap english language summer reading assignment. Independent nonfiction book written argument project. 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. Shell help you find your passion and your voice, beginning from the first. Within the ap english language curriculum are certain books that will. Ap language students must choose at least one nonfiction book. This course helps students deepen knowledge of written language. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims.
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