2015-16 English IV AP Summer Reading Assignments

Instructor: Eric RussellEmail:

Purchase for reading and annotation:

1. Mythology by Edith Hamilton

2. Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:

Johnny Got His Gun data sheet – September 1st/2nd

Mythology study guides –September 10th/11th

Assignment One: Reading and Data Sheet (2 Daily Grades)

  • Complete the attached Data Sheet for Johnny Got His Gun. Data Sheets are also available on the website.
  • Annotate as you read.

Assignment Two: Mythology & Folklore by Edith Hamilton

1. Mythology and Folklore (1 Daily Grade)

  • For each of the listed myths or folklore you will create a study guide. You will use this guide throughout the year, so make it durable and legible.
  • Use either an index card (you choose the size), a ½ sheet of paper, or a whole page.
  • Each card should include the following:

Name (and origin) of entity:

Attribute or defining characteristic:

Function/significance in literature/culture:

Summary of myth/legend/tale:

  • Edith Hamilton’s Mythology is a great source for this assignment, but you may use the websites below or ones that you find on your own.

2. Mythology and Folklore Pageant (2 Daily Grade and Extra Test Credit)

(this event will take place during the first 9 weeks)

  • You will each represent a god, goddess, person, or entity at the pageant
  • You will receive an entry card on the first day of class showing the name of the entity you are to represent.
  • On the day of the pageant you must be dressed for the part and must have at least one significant or symbolic attribute.
  • The presentation itself will consist of the most important details on the study guide that you must provide for each member of the “audience.”
  • You must dress for the part
  • Be able to identify the most important element of this person or figure.
  • The pageant will act as the Mythology and Folklore Test Review (the number of students in your class will determine how many myths we are able to review, students may be given 2).
  • At the end of the period, there will be an opportunity to elect the winner of the pageant, who will be awarded five extra-credit points on the test (students may not vote for themselves).

3. Mythology and Folklore Test (1 Test Grade)

  • Be prepared to answer multiple choice, short essay, and long essay questions regarding all the myths and folklore from Mythology. This will be a timed test.

2015-16 English IV AP Summer Reading Assignments

  1. Myths and Folklore
  2. Adonis
  3. Cerberus
  4. Echo and Narcissus
  5. Aeneas
  6. Ceres/Demeter
  7. Golden Fleece
  8. Ares/Mars
  9. Chimera
  10. Hades
  11. Faithful Penelope
  12. Circe
  13. Holy Grail
  14. Athena/Minerva
  15. Daedalus
  16. Hector
  17. Atlas
  18. The Nine Muses
  19. The Labors of Hercules
  20. Hera/Juno
  21. Bacchus/Dionysus
  22. Electra
  23. Hermes
  24. Elysian Fields
  25. Pan
  26. Scylla and Charybdis
  27. Judgment of Paris
  28. Pandora’s Box
  29. Sisyphus
  30. Juipter/Zeus
  31. Paris
  32. Titan
  33. Prometheus
  34. Midas
  35. Pyramus and Thisbe
  36. Zephyr
  37. Nemesis
  38. Pygmalion and Galatae
  39. Venus/Aphrodite
  40. Odin
  41. Romulus and Remus
  42. Methuselah

2015-16 English IV AP Summer Reading Assignments

Name______Date ______

Class______(Choice Novel)

AP English Data Sheet

Book Title ______Publication Date ______

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Source of Information for Data Sheet ______

Provide information about the time period (literary, historical, philosophical, etc). / Provide significant details about the author.
Identify the genre and specify how this work fits its characteristics.
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Describe the setting(s) and explain its significance. / Identify and explain key metaphors (M), symbols (S) or motifs (F) in the work.
Identify and explain the theme(s) of the work.
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Write 2 to 3 questions or topics of discussion.