THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL’S SUMMER READING LIST FOR THE



THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL’S SUMMER READING LIST FOR THE

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

Students attending Theodore High School are required to read a novel (or novels) and to complete a summer reading assignment and/or test that will be graded by their English teacher on the second day the students begin their English class. The list of novels is provided below.

Note: All AHSD and AOD students must select a novel from their grade level summer reading list.

Regular Freshmen are to read Heart of a Champion ($8.67) by Carl Deuker

or Tears of a Tiger ($7.58) by Sharon Draper

or Flush ($9.75) by Carl Hiaasen

or Izzy, Willy Nilly ($7.58) by Cynthia Voigt

Regular Sophomores are to read Copper Sun ($9.75) by Sharon Draper

or Flight 116 Is Down ($7.58) by Caroline Cooney

or My Brother Sam Is Dead ($7.58) by Collier and Collier

Regular Juniors are to read Slam! ($7.58) by Walter Dean Myers

or Stargirl ($9.71) by Jerry Spinelli

or Tunes for Bears to Dance To ($6.50) by Robert Cormier

or Deadline ($9.75) by Chris Crutcher

Regular Seniors are to read Crispin: The Cross of Lead ($7.58) by Avi

or Private Peaceful ($7.58) by Michael Morpugo

or Milkweed ($8.14) by Jerry Spinelli

or Angus, Thongs, and Full--Frontal Snogging ($9.75) by Louise Rennison

Honors Freshmen are to read Fried Green Tomatoes ($8.67) by Fannie Flagg

and one novel from the following list:

Heart of a Champion ($8.67) by Carl Deuker

or Tears of a Tiger ($7.58) by Sharon Draper

or Flush ($9.75) by Carl Hiasson

or Izzy, Willy Nilly ($7.58) by Cynthia Voight

Honors Sophomores are to read one novel from the following list:

A Redbird Christmas ($16.22) by Fannie Flagg

or The Five People You Meet in Heaven ($13.02) by Mitch Albom

or Streams to the River; River to the Sea ($7.58) by Scott O’Dell

and one novel from the following list:

Copper Sun ($9.75) by Sharon Draper

or Flight 116 Is Down ($7.58) by Caroline Cooney

or My Brother Sam Is Dead ($7.58) by Collier and Collier

Honors Juniors are to read Daisy Miller ($3.26) by Henry James

and two novels from the following list:

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter ($15.14) by Carson McCullers

1984 ($10.84) by George Orwell

                   The Awakening ($5.37) by Kate Chopin

                   A Lesson Before Dying ($14.11) by Ernest Gaines

Stargirl ($9.71) by Jerry Spinelli

Deadline ($9.75) by Chris Crutcher

The Book Thief ($13.01) by Markus Zusak

The Lilies of the Field ($6.50) by William E. Barrett

AP English 11 are to read The Book Thief ($13.01) by Markus Zusak and

The Metamorphosis ($6.46) by Frank Kafka

and two novels from the following list:

1984 ($10.84) by George Orwell

Slaughterhouse-Five ($16.28) by Kurt Vonnegut

The Chosen ($8.67) by Chaim Potok

The Lilies of the Field ($6.50) by William E. Barrett

Honors Seniors are to read Rebecca ($8.67) by Daphne du Maurier

and Private Peaceful ($7.58) by Michael Morpurgo

and two novels from the following list:

Frankenstein ($4.29) by Mary Shelley

Pride and Prejudice ($5.37) by Jane Austen

                   Wuthering Heights ($3.80) by Emily Bronte

                   Thirteen Reasons Why ($18.43) by Jay Asher

English 101 and AP English 12 Silas Marner ($4.29) by George Eliot

students are to read and three novels from the following list:

All Quiet on the Western Front ($7.58) by Erich Maria Remarque

Sons and Lovers ($6.46) by D. H. Lawrence

Rebecca ($8.67) by Daphne du Maurier

The Heart of the Matter ($17.36) by Graham Greene

Night ($10.80) by Eli Wiesel

Private Peaceful ($7.58) by Michael Morpurgo

Milkweed ($8.14) by Jerry Spinelli

A Room with a View ($6.46) by E. M. Forster

Brideshead Revisited ($16.26) by Evelyn Waugh

The Daughter of Time ($15.19) by Josephine Tey

REGULAR ENGLISH 9

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

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As you read your assigned novel, please be an active reader. Think about what you are reading and even take notes or record your reactions and feelings about what you are reading. During the first week of class, you will be given an opportunity in class to respond in writing to various short-answer questions about your novel. You will be allowed to bring your novel and a dictionary with you when completing these questions. You will be graded on your responses as well as on your written grammar, usage, and mechanics.

In addition, you will be given a test on your summer reading novel. This test will consist of various questions on the plot (the story line) of the novel you have selected to read. Together, these two grades (the writing assignment and the test) will add up to about 100-200 points.

Therefore, read your summer reading novel and be prepared!

Note: The various short-answer questions to which you will have to respond will be questions about the characters, themes, internal and external conflicts, settings, and plot of the novel you choose to read. Keep these literary elements in mind as you read your novel.

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REGULAR ENGLISH 9 and AHSD or AOD STUDENTS

Incoming freshmen are to read one of the following novels:

Heart of a Champion ($8.67) by Carl Deuker

or Tears of a Tiger ($7.58) by Sharon Draper

or Flush ($9.75) by Carl Hiaasen

or Izzy, Willy Nilly ($7.58) by Cynthia Voigt

HONORS ENGLISH 9

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

For Honors English 9 class, you must read two of the books on this summer reading list as follows:

LIST ONE: You must read Fried Green Tomatoes ($8.67) by Fannie Flagg

LIST TWO: You must choose and read one of the following books:

Heart of a Champion ($8.67) by Carl Deuker

or Tears of a Tiger ($7.58) by Sharon Draper

or Flush ($9.75) by Carl Hiaasen

or Izzy, Willy Nilly ($7.58) by Cynthia Voigt

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Ninth Grade Honors Reading Assignments

Ninth grade honor students should keep a reaction journal for Fried Green Tomatoes. In order to receive full credit for the assignment, the student must write one page per chapter.

In addition to the reaction journal, using Fried Green Tomatoes, the student should choose one of the following activities to complete.

News Story—Write a front-page news story about an important incident from the novel. Remember to answer: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Draw a picture to accompany your story.

Board Game—Create a board game based on the characters and events of the novel. Include clearly written instructions, a board, and playing pieces. Players of the game should learn what happens in the book while playing your game.

Book Jacket—Design a new cover for the novel. Write a flap copy for the dust jacket or the back of the book.. Summarize the book’s plot, but don’t give away the ending or ruin any surprises in the story. You should also explain why the book is worth reading. You might add a quotation or brief review from a friend who has also read the book. Don’t forget to quote yourself, too.

Comic Strip—Draw a four panel (or longer) comic strip based on the events in the novel. Remember that a comic strip does not have to be humorous; the tone of you strip should be appropriate to the tone of the book.

This assignment is due the first day of class.

As you read your assigned novels, please be an active reader. During the first week of class, you will be given tests on your summer reading novels. The tests will consist of various questions on the plot (the story line).

Therefore, read your summer reading novel and be prepared!

Theodore High School

10th Grade Summer Reading for Regular and Honors

School Year 2010-2011

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Directions: Incoming sophomores must read the required book(s) from the list(s) below before the start of their sophomore year. Students should be prepared for tests and activities on chosen books. These grades will be the first grades of the semester; therefore, failure to read the required book(s) may result in a failing grade. The elements of novels are listed below, and students should familiarize themselves with these and be prepared to discuss them in class, either in writing or orally.

All English 10, AHSD, and AOD students must read one book from the following list:

Copper Sun ($9.75) by Sharon Draper

or Flight 116 Is Down ($7.58) by Caroline Cooney

or My Brother Sam Is Dead ($7.58) by Collier and Collier

All Honors English 10 students must read two books: one from the list above and one from the following list:

A Redbird Christmas ($16.22) by Fannie Flagg

or The Five People You Meet in Heaven ($13.02) by Mitch Albom

or Streams to the River; River to the Sea ($7.58) by Scott O’Dell

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Elements of the Novel

(1) Every novel has a setting—when and where the story takes place. The setting helps to create the mood or atmosphere of the story.

(2) Every novel contains various conflicts or problems that involve the characters.  These conflicts may be internal or external. Each character may face one or more conflicts, and these conflicts are what keep the story interesting. The conflicts usually lead to a climax when the conflicts are resolved. Many times these problems may not be settled the way we, the readers, want them to be settled.

(3) Every novel reveals a theme—a point, idea, truth, message, or insight that the author desires the reader to learn while reading the story.  The subject or topic of the story is different than the theme. The subject may deal with the topic of growing up in a dysfunctional family. The theme, however, may be that while the family is not ideal, everyone has to work out his/her own way of dealing with problems and try to make a better life for himself/herself.

(4) Every novel has a plot, which is the story line. Explaining the plot is just summarizing the story from the beginning to the end. It includes the main points, such as the beginning (setting), the middle (conflicts) and the ending (climax).

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR

REGULAR ENGLISH 11, AHSD, and AOD STUDENTS

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

Incoming juniors are to read one of the following novels:

Slam! ($7.58) by Walter Dean Myers

or Stargirl ($9.71) by Jerry Spinelli

or Tunes for Bears to Dance To ($6.50) by Robert Cormier

or Deadline ($9.75) by Chris Crutcher

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As you read your assigned novel, please be an active reader. Think about what you are reading

and even take notes or record your reactions and feelings about what you are reading. During the first week

of class, you will be given an opportunity in class to respond in writing to various short-answer questions about

your novel. The various short-answer questions to which you will have to respond will be questions about the

characters, themes, internal and external conflicts, settings, and plot of the novel you choose to read. Keep

these literary elements in mind as you read your novel. You will be graded on your responses as well as on

your written grammar, usage, and mechanics.

In addition, you will be given a test on your summer reading novel. This test will consist of various

questions on the plot (the story line) of the novel you have selected to read. Together, these two grades (the

writing assignment and the test) will add up to about 200-300 points.

Therefore, read your summer reading novel and be prepared!

READING LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR HONORS JUNIOR ENGLISH

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM AT THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

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LIST ONE: All incoming Honors Junior English students must read:

Daisy Miller ($3.26) by Henry James

LIST TWO: All incoming Honors Junior English students must read two of the eight

novels from the following list:

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter ($15.14) by Carson McCullers

1984 ($10.84) by George Orwell

                   The Awakening ($5.37) by Kate Chopin

                   A Lesson Before Dying ($14.11) by Ernest Gaines

Stargirl ($9.71) by Jerry Spinelli

Deadline ($9.75) by Chris Crutcher

The Book Thief ($13.01) by Markus Zusak

The Lilies of the Field ($6.50) by William E. Barrett

You are to read three novels before beginning your Honors Junior English class. You are to complete the assignments explained below for Daisy Miller. When you report to your English class, you will be required to turn in your assignments on the second day of class and take tests on your three novels during the first week of class. The writing assignments that accompany Daisy Miller are worth 100 points. Your tests on the three novels you read will be worth 300 points. Additional work (once the school term begins) will be assigned on Daisy Miller. Therefore, read your novels and complete the assignments. Your grade will be significantly affected by your efforts or by the lack of your efforts.

Read the directions for each assignment: Neatly and thoroughly, answer the questions below for Daisy Miller. Do not use Spark Notes or copy someone else’s answers. You may write or type your answers. Every answer should be in paragraph form, should use correct sentence structure and grammar, and should be about 100-150 words long.

Be specific and follow directions. Use the directions to help you write your paragraphs.

1) Every novel has a setting—when and where the story of the novel takes place. After you finish Daisy Miller, describe,

in a well-developed paragraph, one setting. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one setting and its importance

in the story. Provide specific details that describe the physical setting and that explain why it is an important setting

in the novel. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

2) Every novel contains various conflicts or problems that involve the characters. Write a paragraph about one of the conflicts in Daisy Miller. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one conflict and that states whether it is internal or external. Provide specific details that describe the conflict, identify the characters involved, and explain its importance

to the story. Explain whether or not the conflict is resolved. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

3) Every novel reveals a theme—a point, idea, truth, message, or insight that the author desires the reader to learn

while reading the story. In a well-developed paragraph, describe one of the themes in Daisy Miller. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies and states the theme you wish to discuss. Provide details and explanations that describe the theme and that explain how the theme is revealed in the story. Add needed examples that validate your explanations. End with a

well-written conclusion sentence.

4) Write a thorough analysis paragraph on one of the main characters in Daisy Miller. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies the character and briefly describes his/her personality using three or four specific adjectives. Provide details,

explanations, and examples that validate the adjectives you choose. In other words, provide information that proves

your adjectives are accurate. Be specific and thorough. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

5) Write another analysis paragraph on one more character. Follow the directions provided in number four.

Note: You are writing five paragraphs for Daisy Miller.

You do not have to complete the written assignments for the two novels you choose from List Two; however, you will be tested on your reading of the two novels you choose to read.

READING LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR AP ENGLISH 11

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2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

AP English 11 are to read The Book Thief ($13.01) by Markus Zusak

and The Metamorphosis ($6.46) by Frank Kafka

and two novels from the following list:

1984 ($10.84) by George Orwell

Slaughterhouse-Five ($16.28) by Kurt Vonnegut

The Chosen ($8.67) by Chaim Potok

The Lilies of the Field ($6.50) by William E. Barrett

REPORT DIRECTIONS:

You are required to complete a report on The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Metamorphosis by Frank Kafka from List One.   Each report will consist of four paragraphs for each of the two books covering the required information below.

 

In addition, choose one book from List Two to read and answer questions 3 and 4 below for that book.

 

Reporting requirements for the two novels from List One (The Book Thief and The Metamorphosis) and requirements (questions 3 and 4) for one book from List Two.

1. Describe the novel’s setting.  Be specific and descriptive and explain why it is important to the story.

(100 words)

2. Identify the protagonist and the antagonist in the story.  Explain the goal of the protagonist.  In addition, describe at least one conflict caused by the antagonist and how it affects the protagonist.(150 words)

3. Identify a theme in the story and explain how the theme is revealed in the story.  Add details about what the characters learn from the theme. (150 words)

4. You are a “critic” with a local newspaper and have been asked to give your opinion of this new book.  Write an article explaining why you do or do not recommend this book.  Be specific as to what influenced your opinion. 150 words)

 

Setting When and where the story takes place.

Protagonist The central character in a story; the one who initiates or drives the action.

Antagonist The opponent who struggles against or blocks the hero or protagonist in a story.

Theme A point, idea, truth, message, or insight that the author wants the reader to learn while reading the story.

 

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR

REGULAR ENGLISH 12, AHSD, and AOD STUDENTS

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

Incoming seniors are to read one of the following novels:

Crispin: The Cross of Lead ($7.58) by Avi

Private Peaceful ($7.58) by Michael Morpurgo

Milkweed ($8.14) by Jerry Spinelli

Angus, Thongs, and Full--Frontal Snogging ($9.75) by Louise Rennison

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As you read your assigned novel, please be an active reader. Think about what you are

reading and even take notes or record your reactions and feelings about what you are reading.

During the first week of class, you will be given an opportunity in class to respond in writing to

various short-answer questions about your novel. The various short-answer questions to which

you will have to respond will be questions about the characters, themes, internal and external

conflicts, settings, and plot of the novel you choose to read. Keep these literary elements in mind

as you read your novel. You will be graded on your responses as well as on your written grammar,

usage, and mechanics.

In addition, you will be given a test on your summer reading novel. This test will consist

of various questions on the plot (the story line) of the novel you have selected to read. Together,

these two grades (the writing assignment and the test) will add up to about 200-300 points.

Therefore, read your summer reading novel and be prepared!

 

READING LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR HONORS SENIOR ENGLISH

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM AT THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

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LIST ONE: All incoming Honors Senior English students must read the following novels:

Rebecca ($8.67) by Daphne du Maurier

and Private Peaceful ($7.58) by Michael Morpurgo

LIST TWO: All incoming Honors Senior English students must read two of the four

novels from the following list:

Frankenstein ($4.29) by Mary Shelley

Pride and Prejudice ($5.37) by Jane Austen

                   Wuthering Heights ($3.80) by Emily Bronte

                   Thirteen Reasons Why ($18.43) by Jay Asher

You are to read four novels before beginning your Honors Senior English class. You are to complete the assignments explained below for one of the novels from List One: Rebecca or Private Peaceful. (Note: You must read both novels, but you have to complete the assignments for only one, whichever one you select.) When you report to your English class, you will be required to turn in your assignments on the second day of class and take tests on your four novels during the first week of class. The writing assignments that accompany Rebecca or Private Peaceful are worth 100 points. Your tests on the four novels you read will be worth 400 points. Additional work (once the school term begins) will be assigned on the two novels from List One. Therefore, read your novels and complete the assignments. Your grade will be significantly affected by your efforts or by the lack of your efforts.

Read the directions for each assignment: Neatly and thoroughly, answer the questions below for Rebecca or Private Peaceful. Do not use Spark Notes or copy someone else’s answers. You may write or type your answers. Every answer should be in paragraph form, should use correct sentence structure and grammar, and should be about 100-150 words long.

Be specific and follow directions. Use the directions to help you write your paragraphs.

(1) Every novel has a setting—when and where the story of the novel takes place. After you finish a novel, describe,

in a well-developed paragraph, one setting. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one setting and its importance

in the story. Provide specific details that describe the physical setting and that explain why it is an important setting

in the novel. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

(2) Every novel contains various conflicts or problems that involve the characters. Write a paragraph about one of the conflicts. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one conflict and that states whether it is internal or external.

Provide specific details that describe the conflict, identify the characters involved, and explain its importance

to the story. Explain whether or not the conflict is resolved. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

(3) Every novel reveals a theme—a point, idea, truth, message, or insight that the author desires the reader to learn

while reading the story. In a well-developed paragraph, describe one of the themes. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies and states the theme you wish to discuss. Provide details and explanations that describe the theme and that explain how the theme is revealed in the story. Add needed examples that validate your explanations. End with a

well-written conclusion sentence.

(4) Write a thorough analysis paragraph on one of the main characters. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies the character and briefly describes his/her personality using three or four specific adjectives. Provide details,

explanations, and examples that confirm the adjectives you choose. In other words, provide information that proves

your adjectives are valid. Be specific and thorough. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

Note: You are writing four paragraphs for Rebecca or Private Peaceful.

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR

English 101/AP English 12

THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM

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If you register for English 101/AP English 12, you must complete the following summer reading assignments:

List One: You must read the following novel:

Silas Marner ($4.29) by George Eliot

List Two: You must read three of the following novels:

All Quiet on the Western Front ($7.58) by Erich Maria Remarque

Sons and Lovers ($6.46) by D. H. Lawrence

Rebecca ($8.67) by Daphne du Maurier

The Heart of the Matter ($17.36) by Graham Greene

Night ($10.80) by Eli Wiesel

Private Peaceful ($7,58) by Michael Morpurgo

Milkweed ($8.14) by Jerry Spinelli

A Room with a View ($6.46) by E. M. Forster

Brideshead Revisited ($16.26) by Evelyn Waugh

The Daughter of Time ($15.19) by Josephine Tey

English 101/AP English 12 can provide you with college credit. Thus, think of yourself as a college student who is committed to learning. Read your four selected novels. Do not watch the movies or buy Spark Notes. Read the novels. During the first week of school, you will be tested on the four you select to read. For Silas Marner, you must complete the assignment explained on the back.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Wagner at elaine_wagner@.

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READING LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS

FOR

ENGLISH 101/AP ENGLISH 12

2010-2011 SCHOOL TERM AT THEODORE HIGH SCHOOL

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You are to read four novels before beginning your English 101/AP English 12 class. You are to complete the assignment explained below for the Silas Marner. When you report to your English class, you will be required to turn in your assignment on the second day of class and take tests on your four novels during the first week of class. The writing assignment that accompanies Silas Marner is worth 100 points. Your tests on the four novels you read will be worth 400 points. Additional work (once the school term begins) will be assigned on Silas Marner. Therefore, read your novels and complete the assignments. Your grade will be significantly affected by your efforts or by the lack of your efforts.

Read the directions: Neatly and thoroughly, answer the questions below for Silas Marner. Do not use Spark Notes or the Internet or copy someone else’s answers. You may write or type your answers. Every answer should be in paragraph form, should use correct sentence structure and grammar, and should be about 100-150 words long. Be specific and follow directions. Use the directions to help you write your paragraphs.

(1) Every novel has a setting—when and where the story of the novel takes place. After you finish Silas Marner, describe,

in a well-developed paragraph, one setting. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one setting and its importance

in the story. Provide specific details that describe the physical setting and that explain why it is an important setting

in the novel. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

(2) Every novel contains various conflicts or problems that involve the characters. Write a paragraph about one of the conflicts in Silas Marner. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one conflict and that states whether it is internal or external. Provide specific details that describe the conflict, identify the characters involved, and explain its importance

to the story. Explain whether or not the conflict is resolved. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

(3) Every novel reveals a theme—a point, idea, truth, message, or insight that the author desires the reader to learn

while reading the story. In a well-developed paragraph, describe one of the themes in Silas Marner. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies and states the theme you wish to discuss. Provide details and explanations that describe the theme and that explain how the theme is revealed in the story. Add needed examples that validate your explanations. End with a

well-written conclusion sentence.

(4) Write a thorough analysis paragraph on one of the main characters in Silas Marner. Begin with a topic sentence that identifies the character and briefly describes his/her personality using three or four specific adjectives. Provide details,

explanations, and examples that validate the adjectives you choose. In other words, provide information that proves

your adjectives are accurate. Be specific and thorough. End with a well-written conclusion sentence.

Write another analysis paragraph on one more character. Follow the directions provided in number four.

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