AP English Literature and Composition – Summer Reading Assignment

To prepare for the upcoming AP English Literature and Composition course, students are expected to engage in a meaningful summer reading experience. The goal is to begin the year with a strong foundation in literary analysis and critical thinking.

Required Reading:

1. Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

While reading, students should maintain a notebook (physical or digital) that includes the following for each section:

Questions: Develop 10 thought-provoking or discussion-worthy questions per section. These should encourage deeper analysis and class discussion.

Quotes: Select 10 quotes per section that are insightful, intriguing, or significant. Record the page number and explain why each quote was chosen.

Summary: Write a 250–300 word summary for each section. Summaries should address:
Setting
Character development
Symbols
Conflicts
Themes
Reading Sections:

Section 1: Chapters 1–10
Section 2: Chapters 11–18
Section 3: Chapters 19–27

2. Additional Reading Requirement

Students are expected to read a minimum of 1,000 pages over the summer. Since Rebecca is approximately 386 pages, students should choose one or more additional books to meet the page requirement. No written work is required for these additional texts, but students must complete the standard summer reading form.

Recommended Title (Optional):
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster is suggested for those seeking an additional, enriching read.