Lake Central High School

AP Lit is hard to adapt to at first, especially if you are not used to Mr. Fredrick's wonderful but abstract teaching style. To be successful: -Write your papers ahead of time, and avoid using broad claims! -Actually read the books. Sparknotes will not help you all that much in this class, as you will miss out on key details and plot points. -Look for worksheet answers in your book, not online. If your answers are not the same as the version of the book you're reading, you'll be marked off points. -Write your notes verbatim to what Mr. Fredrick says in class! His tests are typically based off of his lectures, so it is in your best interest to pay attention. -Don't put off studying/writing papers/worksheets to the last minute. You will be especially overwhelmed. -Participate in class discussions and talk to Mr. Fredrick if you have any questions. He will give you advice worth listening to. To prepare for the AP test and pass: -Know how to analyze literature and write concise essays REALLY well. -Have background knowledge on at least a few books. You'll be given a list of books on the AP test for one of your essays and have to relate a topic to one book on the list. I found it helpful to look up "AP Lit book list" and memorize the plot of a few books of interest on there. Sure enough, one of the books was on the list for the actual test. AP Lit is not an easy course, but if you put in the time and effort, you will be fine.

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