English Summer Reading 2017-2018
Greetings Students,
The English Department wishes you a wonderful summer, which we hope will be further enriched by our annual Summer Readings. Both high school and middle school students have two levels of readings: regular (All students) and Honors. All students must read the standard summer reading selection, but only those who are considering honors MUST read both prior to the start of the school year. According to the Grauer School Faculty Manual, “The purpose of Honors units is to enable the student to expand his/her college preparatory reading or research skills so that he/she can achieve greater depth and enrichment from the curriculum.” With that being said, English Honors is intended to offer those with a passion for reading the opportunity to explore additional books beyond their standard, English studies. Students will usually read one additional text per unit, meet regularly with their English teacher—often during lunch—to discuss these readings, and complete various written assignments and/or projects. Our summer reading selections have been made in the conscious effort to balance the content; thus, several grade levels now feature both fiction and nonfiction selections and, in some cases, reach across curricula. Remember, all students must read the text designated “(All students)” while only those wishing to take honors read both. We want everyone to enjoy the summer reading as well as his or her summer, but please note that we have also included a short list of Additional Suggested Readings for those wishing to further enrich their summer reading experience. Also, please manage your reading schedule appropriately so you finish the book(s) on time but not so early in the summer that you may have forgotten the content once school starts. All books are available at local bookstores as well as numerous online outlets. Selections are listed on page two. Please note that some grade levels have links to documents containing a selection of readings. (If you can’t get the link to work please email [email protected]) All students should come prepared as they will likely be tested on the readings or be asked to compose an essay within the initial two weeks of the school year. Enjoy your reading, and enjoy your summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall.
Sincerely, The Grauer School English Department
1500 South El Camino Real • Encinitas • CA 92024 – 4908 (760) 944-6777 • fax (760) 944-6784 • [email protected]
7th grade: Middle School Summer Reading Packet (All students) The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind by William Kamkwamba (Honors)
8th grade: Middle School Summer Reading Packet (All students) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Honors)
Additional Suggested Readings (middle school): March: Book Three by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell (Artist) The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Call of the Wild by Jack London
9th grade: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (All students) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Honors)
10th grade: High School Summer Reading Packet 10th Grade (All students) The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester (Honors)
11th grade: High School Summer Reading Packet 11th Grade (All students) The Color Purple by Alice Walker (Honors)
12th grade: Between The World And Me by Ta Nehisi-Coates (All students) The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (Honors)
Additional Suggested Readings (high school) The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
1500 South El Camino Real • Encinitas • CA 92024 – 4908 (760) 944-6777 • fax (760) 944-6784 • [email protected]