Students who enroll in Honors/AP English should love to read! Students who eventually take the AP Literature exam must be able to draw from a rich literary experience while writing essays. It is imperative that students have read an extensive list of books, and these texts often appear on AP exams. There are no excuses for not doing the summer reading. If you enroll in the course, it is simply a requirement. If you do not complete the summer reading, you may be removed from the course. Texts in high school, especially at the 10th grade level, begin to deal with more adult themes. Parents, you may wish to read the books along with your children to open a dialogue on some of the emerging themes and more importantly, the purpose they serve in the text. Of course, all novels are chosen for their appropriateness at each grade level, often integrated with eras in history. All are on the approved reading list issued by FCUSD. Thank you! Enjoy the read! Vocabulary: Word Within a Word is a cumulative 4-year vocabulary program for all students enrolled in high school in the Folsom-Cordova School District. In 9th grade students learn 250 stems and definitions; in 10th grade the students learn another 250 stems and definitions; in 11th grade students learn 250 SAT-type words and definitions, and in 12th grade students learn another 250 words and definitions. This program has proved effective in preparing CHS students for high-stakes tests like the SAT and the AP exams. Honors/AP students are expected to know the stems and words by heart and will be tested on them throughout their high school career. The following website is a helpful resource for our vocabulary program: quizlet.com/EMuse For more information contact Lynn Backes at lbackes@fcusd.org or call 916 276 3941.
Students who enroll in Honors/AP English should love to read! Students who eventually take the AP Literature exam must be able to draw from a rich literary experience while writing essays. It is imperative that students have read an extensive list of books, and these texts often appear on AP exams. There are no excuses for not doing the summer reading. If you enroll in the course, it is simply a requirement. If you do not complete the summer reading, you may be removed from the course. Texts in high school, especially at the 10th grade level, begin to deal with more adult themes. Parents, you may wish to read the books along with your children to open a dialogue on some of the emerging themes and more importantly, the purpose they serve in the text. Of course, all novels are chosen for their appropriateness at each grade level, often integrated with eras in history. All are on the approved reading list issued by FCUSD. Thank you! Enjoy the read! Vocabulary: Word Within a Word is a cumulative 4-year vocabulary program for all students enrolled in high school in the Folsom-Cordova School District. In 9th grade students learn 250 stems and definitions; in 10th grade the students learn another 250 stems and definitions; in 11th grade students learn 250 SAT-type words and definitions, and in 12th grade students learn another 250 words and definitions. This program has proved effective in preparing CHS students for high-stakes tests like the SAT and the AP exams. Honors/AP students are expected to know the stems and words by heart and will be tested on them throughout their high school career. The following website is a helpful resource for our vocabulary program: quizlet.com/EMuse For more information contact Lynn Backes at lbackes@fcusd.org or call 916 276 3941.
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