AP Literature Summer Assignment: And Then There Were None Journaling

This assignment is part of the "PART II -- EXPLORING" phase of the curriculum.
The due date for all components is the first day of school.
The primary text for this assignment is the thriller novel And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
The novel is described as a "beach novel" characterized by significant twists, turns, and compelling characters.
The central purpose of reading a shared novel is to facilitate a common discussion regarding narrative structures during the first week of class.

The philosophy behind the assignment is that both reading and writing are deeply rooted in personal experience.
Acquiring a broad range of experiences is considered essential for understanding the diverse ideas explored in literary works.
A major objective of the AP Lit. course is to assist students in discovering their unique writing voices.
Finding a writing voice is recognized as a process that takes time and consistent effort.
Consistent journaling is intended to make students more in tune with their specific writing styles and voices.
There is an explicit promise of a future reward for students who remain diligent in their journaling efforts.

Students must read and actively annotate their personal copies of And Then There Were None.
Annotation Process: Use sticky notes to track the specific experience of one character from the novel.
Thoughts and observations regarding the character and the narrative should be logged in the adventure journal.
Supportive resources for the reading process are hosted on Google Classroom.
Students are encouraged to reach out via e-mail with any questions during the reading and journaling process.

Journals must be completed concurrently with the reading of the novel.
Medium: Students may use the specific journal provided to them or start their own official "AP Lit. Notebook."
Free Writes: Students should use the suggestions from the "Adventure List" for their free-writing entries. Each entry must be labeled clearly according to the corresponding activity number from the list.
Prohibited Content: The journal should not include mundane details such as daily routines or descriptions of what the student had for lunch.
Encouraged Supplemental Content: Students are invited to record items of personal or creative interest, including:
- Records of dreams.
- Rough drafts of original poetry.
- Interesting or significant quotes from friends.

The journal is intended to be a reflection of the student's true self rather than a formal academic exercise.
Students are instructed to avoid being overly serious or strictly academic in their prose.
The desired tone for the writing includes being:
- Funny
- Sarcastic
- Vulnerable
- Real

The completed "Adventures" and journals are due on the first day of school.
Students must be prepared to submit their journals during the first week of classes.
The instructor will also be participating in the journaling process throughout the summer and will provide updates to their own journal via Google Classroom.