Hey stellar senior to be! Looks like you're in the process of choosing which APs to take this year. Let me help you with that decision… First off, I have to say that AP Literature was definitely the best period to have a good laugh. Yes, we learned a lot and broadened our minds with the new and interesting ideas that Mrs. Kirkman shared with us, but we always found a way to make the room lighthearted. Something about the energy in that class always just felt like a boost of excitement. One thing to remember, however is that wherever you choose to go, that place will only be as great as you make it. The collective effort of learning new things, sharing smiles, and creating interesting works is what a class is all about. We did those things for the most part, but then second semester arrived…
You'll need to buy another thick book like the one you have this year, but you'll only need to take it home once or twice. Or maybe that was just me. Mrs. Kirkman will also assign these journals every week and they're literally the best thing ever. You write in it the same way your mind works. If it's anything like mine your writing will be all over the place and have no specific style. The topics are quite interesting too so you'll actually want to write about everything that's going on in that brain of yours.
I think the only thing I didn't like about this year was the study of existentialism in The Stranger and Metamorphosis. Both books lacked an interesting plot and were based on an idea of human living that I didn't quite agree with. However, you'll need it to answer a few questions on the AP exam toward the end of the year so it will benefit you if you read it. I should've read it… I think what I'll remember most from Mrs. Kirkman's class is her tribal dance which I've actually only seen on video, but await eagerly to see in person soon. If there is anything I wish I could have done differently this year it would probably be to take this class more seriously, but life's too short to take things too seriously. Have fun & stay stellar!