John Marshall High School ~ 8000 Lobo Lane ~ San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone: (210) 397-7100 ~ Fax: (210) 706-7175

2008-2009 Summer Reading
PreAP-ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH PROGRAM
GRADES 9-12

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9th PreAP English - Students going into 9th PreAP in August, 2008 should read the following assignments before the semester begins:

• Wiesel, Elie Night
• Orwell, George. Animal Farm
• Summer Reading Guide Sheet for English I

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10th PreAP English

• Golding, William Lord of the Flies
• Knowles, John A Separate Peace

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11th Advanced Placement English

• Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath (any edition)
• Summer Reading Information from Mr. Sullivan
• A college-level, non-fiction book of literary merit. Contact ARTHUR.SULLIVAN@nisd.net for this list of books and required writing assignments for both books that will be due the first week of the school year.
• Hamilton, Edith. Mythology (students who were not in 9 th PreAP/H or 10 th PreAP/H at JMHS)

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12th Advanced Placement or Advanced Placement/Dual Credit English

• Achebe, Chinua,Things Fall Apart
• Paton, Alan Cry, the Beloved Country
• Homer, The Odyssey (complete text for students not in 9th preAP/H or 10th PreAP/H at JMHS)

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Students enrolled in the English PreAP and Advanced Placement classes at John Marshall High School for 2008-2009 are required to read novels as specified by the level they will enter in August. The pre-course requirement offers an opportunity for enrichment through the study of eight masterworks. Since summer reading is an integral part of the PreAP/Advanced Placement Program and a vehicle for beginning a rich, academic program the first days of school, students without the requisite pre-course reading will be at a serious disadvantage and will be responsible for both pre-course reading and new assignments at the beginning of the school year. Students are encouraged to purchase their own books. They may also check out the books from local libraries or come to JMHS by appointment with the English Department coordinator during the summer to check out books. Be advised, however, that some of the selections are on order and will not be available at JMHS until late summer.

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