Independent+Reading

Each nine Weeks You will be responsible for choosing a novel from the below file. If you have a book in mind, but it is not on the list. Please check with me.

Choosing a book. This assignment has two objectives. The first objective is for you to read a book that is something you are interested in and can choose independently. However, the second objective is that you strengthen your literary analytical skills by reading challenging books of literary merit. What then qualifies as literary merit? This is tough because it can be debated what books are worthy. To help guide you please look over the list of books on the below website that list books published after 1990 that have received literary awards as well as a list of novels that have been noted on past AP test.

List of novels that have received literary awards (1990-present)



After reading the book, we will have a designated day where you will write a timed essay about your independent selection. You can choose your own question from the file below.

Gilmore Girl Challenge

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