Students in middle/high school Pre-AP and AP English courses are required to read one book of their choice from the grade level title list below. In addition to reading the required choice novel, AP Language and AP Literature students are also required to complete an analysis assignment on a second text.

Selected titles represent a variety of voices, cultures, perspectives and ideologies. The goal is to provide students with an abundance of choice in the texts they interact with in an effort to develop their understanding, perspective and appreciation for the people, places and ideas that comprise their world. 

• Pre-AP 8th Grade ELAR
• 8th Grade ELAR
• English I, II, III, IV
• Pre-AP English I
• Pre-AP English II
• AP Language
• AP Literature

District Approved Reading Lists

• Vertical Document K-12
• TEKS Glossary K-12
• MISD Grades 7-12 Balanced Literacy Instructional Guide