Click on the links below to find information regarding the Pre-AP and AP English summer reading assignments. Each course requires students to read two novels and complete an assignment.   

All Pre-AP and AP English Students:  Assignment Overview 

2018 Summer Reading Parent Letter -- English Version
2018 Summer Reading Parent Letter -- Spanish Version
The parent letter gives information about the required reading for all Pre-AP and AP English courses in GPISD. See links below for more information regarding your specific course assignment.

OverDrive Login Instructions
OverDrive is a virtual library provided by Grand Prairie ISD. Students will be able to access summer reading texts through OverDrive. Use the login instructions to access the library. 

2018 GPISD AP and Pre-AP ELA Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Template (EDITABLE VERSION PDF)
2018 GPISD AP and Pre-AP ELA Summer Reading Tracking Your Thinking Template (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
2018 GPISD AP and Pre-AP ELA Summer Reading Tracking Your Thinking Template (PRINTABLE VERSION WORD)

Pre-AP English Grade 6 

2018 Pre-AP ELA Grade 6 Summer Reading Information  
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

2018 GPISD G6 Pre-AP Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Examples (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
The attached pdf Tracking Your Thinking Examples are meant as samples only to demonstrate the quality of the responses as described in the rubric. Please see the directions on the Reading Information sheet and the details on the rubric for further clarification.

Pre-AP English Grade 7

2018 Pre-AP ELA Grade 7 Summer Reading Information
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

2018 Pre-AP ELA Grade 7 Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Examples (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
The attached pdf Tracking Your Thinking Examples are meant as samples only to demonstrate the quality of the responses as described in the rubric. Please see the directions on the Reading Information sheet and the details on the rubric for further clarification. 

Pre-AP English Grade 8

2018 Pre-AP ELA Grade 8 Summer Reading Information
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

2018 GPISD Grade 8 Pre-AP Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Examples (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
The attached pdf Tracking Your Thinking Examples are meant as samples only to demonstrate the quality of the responses as described in the rubric. Please see the directions on the Reading Information sheet and the details on the rubric for further clarification. 

Pre-AP English I and II

2018 Pre-AP English I and English II Summer Reading Information
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

2018 GPISD English I and English II Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Examples (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
The attached pdf Tracking Your Thinking Examples are meant as samples only to demonstrate the quality of the responses as described in the rubric. Please see the directions on the Reading Information sheet and the details on the rubric for further clarification. 

AP English Language and Composition

2018 AP English Language and Composition Summer Reading Information
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

AP English Literature

2018 AP English Literature Summer Reading Information
The summer reading informational page provides details about the two books students must read over the summer, the required summer assignment, and the due date. There is also a rubric and example included on the page. 

2018 GPISD AP Literature Summer Reading Assignment Tracking Your Thinking Examples (PRINTABLE VERSION PDF)
The attached pdf Tracking Your Thinking Examples are meant as samples only to demonstrate the quality of the responses as described in the rubric. Please see the directions on the Reading Information sheet and the details on the rubric for further clarification.