Summer reading -

Not for your viewing pleasure, but for me to use.

Program Information:

Our summer reading program is designed to meet the educational needs of our students—as well as encourage lifelong reading habits.

Students may choose any book they wish, regardless of whether it is included on this website. The titles featured on this website were suggested by students and staff—however, they are only some of the thousands of titles that a student might choose. We want to encourage responsible freedom of choice.

All students must read at least one book—any book—during the summer and compose a one page (typed, double spaced) response to it. Suggested starting points include:

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What did you like about the book? Why?
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Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?
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What was surprising about your book?
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Has this book changed your opinions about reading? How?

These responses will be collected on the first day of school and graded as homework assignments. They will be used as part of opening-week activities or as starting points for discussions about how to become more sophisticated readers and writers. Students will begin the year by reflecting upon their reading lives.

Students are encouraged to visit the library and check out as many titles as they wish, take them home and read some opening chapters. When a title or opening chapter catches a student’s interest, he or she will be encouraged to keep reading—or, if need be, to keep browsing.

For years, research has suggested that the more a student reads during any season of the year, the better equipped he or she will be for the challenges of all subjects—not just English. Choosing their own summer reading books will be an empowering and exciting option for students.