Summer Reading

2011-2012

SUMMER READING
Seventh Grade – Mrs. Weller

Required Reading: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Assignment: Create a poster (22”x28”). Illustrate two or more scenes from this book OR make a collage focusing on the novel and main characters. The TITLE and AUTHOR should be clearly visible on the front of your poster. Write your name on the BACK of the poster. Neatness Counts!!
After a thorough evaluation and discussion of the book once school begins, you will use the poster as a visual aid and be expected to give an oral presentation on your favorite parts of the novel and give viable reasons why. More instructions will be given as to how to give a successful presentation the first week of school.

Grading: The poster will be 40% of the overall grade and the oral presentation will be 60%. This will be a test grade.

Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following:

1) Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin
This is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national championship. “A touching story of a father and son…you don’t have to know the game to enjoy every page.” --Cleveland Amory

2) The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
Hannah dreads going to her family’s Passover Seder. Her relatives always tell the same stories, and Hannah’s tired of hearing them talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she’s transported to a Polish village--and the year 1942. Only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. “A triumphantly moving book” --Kirkus Review Winner of the National Jewish Book Award

3) A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
Peck’s novel of a Vermont farm boyhood has become a celebrated classic. It is the timeless story of one Shaker boy, his beloved pet pig, and the joys and hardships that mark his passage into manhood. “You’ll find yourself caught up in the novel’s emotion from the very opening scene… love suffuses every page.” --The New York Times

4) The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
One fateful day, sixteen people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. To their surprise, the will turns out to be a contest, challenging the heirs to find out who among them is Westing’s murderer. “The Westing Game is wonderful--part mystery story, part play-along game, part do-it-yourself puzzle.” --The Today Show Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner

Assignment: Write a 5 paragraph report focusing on the progression of the main
character of your chosen book. Focus on the following criteria: What was the character like at the beginning of the novel, how did the character change and what made the character change using examples from the novel, and how did the character mature by the end of the book?

I hope you enjoy these books! If you have any questions call 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. See you in August. Ms. Weller

SUMMER READING
Eighth Grade - Mrs. Weller

Required Reading: Animal Farm by George Orwell
A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. “A wise, compassionate, and illuminating fable for our times.” – New York Times

Assignment: Give a description of each of the following characters and their function in the book: Napoleon, Snowball, Boxer, Squealer, Old Major, Clover, and Mr. Jones. Also, create a poster (22”x28”). Illustrate ONE or more of the themes and symbols from the novel: animal abuse, animal equality, the farm, the barn, or the windmill. The TITLE and AUTHOR should be clearly visible on the front of your poster. NEATNESS COUNTS!!
After a thorough historical evaluation and discussion of the book once school begins, you will use the poster as a visual aid and be expected to give an oral presentation the first week of school.

Grading: The poster will be 40% of the overall grade and the oral presentation will be 60%. This will be a test grade.

Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following:
1) Peak by Roland Smith
Before there was Everest…This is what I told myself. Fifteen more handholds and I’ve topped it. I reached up for the next seam and encountered a little snag. Well, a really big snag… “Everything a great adventure story should be and a whole lot more…a can’t-put-it-down plot.”
--Terry Trueman

2) Hiroshima by John Hersey
On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atom bomb ever dropped on a city. This book, John Hersey’s masterpiece, tells what happened on that day. “Nothing can be said about this book that can equal what the book has to say. It speaks for itself, and in an unforgettable way, for humanity.” --The New York Times

3) The Children of Willesden Lane: Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival by Mona Golabek
Fourteen year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler’s armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa’s parents were forced to make a difficult decision. “A deeply moving and heartfelt tale…brings tears to the reader’s eyes…”--Washington Post Book World

4) Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The classic story of human nature which depicts the degeneration of a group of schoolboys marooned on a deserted island. “beautifully written, tragic and provocative…often very frightening…like a fragment of a nightmare…

Assignment: Select a quote or excerpt that is best suited to represent the book as a whole. Write a book review which centers around the chosen quote/excerpt. Also, create a book cover for the book you have selected. The book review should by typed, 12-New Roman font, and double-spaced. (Students received directions for a successful book review in early May.)

Have a great summer and I hope you enjoy these books. If you have any questions call me at 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. See you in August. Ms. Weller

Summer Reading
English 9 - Mrs. Rivers

1) Required Reading:
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger L. Green.
Assignment:
As you read, highlight important passages that illustrate the examples of the following literary elements:

Character D. Theme
Setting E. Style
Plot F. Symbols

You need to include a minimum of 1 example passage per literary element, and you must discuss the passage in a paragraph response. Cite the page number of the passage and paraphrase the work – it is NOT necessary to copy the entire passage.

2) Choice Reading:
Pick one of the following books:
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Life of Pi by Yan Martel
Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton
Assignment: Double Sided Journal – 10 entries minimum
An example will be posted on the Edmodo site.
Divide the page into two columns. In the left column – list a minimum of 10 important quotes, passages, rising action that adds to character development, etc from the book. In the right column, discuss the importance of the listed item including your thoughts and analysis.
PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE edmodo.com – register as a student & enter the code: wxjgjl (all lowercase letters)
This will register you on the edmodo site under English 1 – Mrs. Rivers.
I will post your assignments there, and I will use this site to keep in touch with you over the summer and during the school year. You can set up an account to receive emails and/or texts when assignments & updates are listed on the site.

SUMMER READING
Tenth Grade – Mrs. Weller

Required Reading: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
First produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was hailed as a watershed in American drama. “The play that changed American theatre forever…a seething interplay of past and present, of wisdom and passion.” --The New York Drama Critics Circle Award

Assignment:
Write a character analysis--approximately a paragraph for each of the following characters: Walter Lee Younger, Ruth Younger, Travis Younger, Beneatha Younger, Lena Younger, Joseph Asagai, George Murchison, and Karl Lindner.
Also, select an appropriate quote that best identifies the character’s personality and explain why you chose the quote. Write down the Act and Scene it is from.
Once school begins, we will examine the drama from a historical perspective.

Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following:
1) The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
“On Friday Noon, July 20, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below.” With this celebrated sentence, Thornton Wilder begins The Bridge of San Luis Rey. “A masterpiece.” --New York Herald Tribune

2) The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
This is the story of a Southern Baptist preacher and his family, who picked up and moved to Kilanga, Congo, Africa, to be missionaries. Their time spent in Africa eventually tore the family to pieces and caused them to question their beliefs. “Haunting…a novel of character, a narrative shaped by keen-eyed women.” --New York Times Book Review

3) The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
In Pearl S. Buck’s The Good Earth, which won the Pulitzer Prize, she presents a graphic view of the China that was--when the last emperor reigned… must reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century.

4) Coyote Waits by Tony Hillerman
The car fire didn’t kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez--a bullet did. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and confounded by the prime suspect’s refusal to utter a single word of confession or denial. “Bolt the door, disconnect the phone, and declare yourself off limits…Coyote Waits is a real confounder, not at all what you expected.” --Denver Post

5) Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
In this definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Mount Everest, Jon Krakauer takes the reader step-by-step from Katmandu to the mountain’s deadliest pinnacle. “A harrowing tale of the perils of high-altitude climbing, a story of bad luck and worse judgment and of heartbreaking heroism.” –People

Assignment:
Literary response using a double-entry journal – Select 10 quotes or phrases. Using a composition notebook, use the left-hand side to write a quotation or phrase from your chosen book. On the right side, respond to the quote or phrase. Use the following criteria: Explain internal and/or external conflicts, determine a character’s traits by what they say about themselves or what another character says about them, identify a theme (love, adventure, hatred, etc.), elaborate on setting, how does the author express mood, tone, or suspense. Once school begins, students will openly share their journals.

I hope you enjoy your reading. If there are any questions, please call me at 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. Enjoy the summer and see you in August. Ms. Weller

SUMMER READING

ENGLISH 11 (British Literature) – Mrs. Weller

READINGS

1) Choose 1 of the 2 listed below:

--Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
Gulliver encounters dwarfs and giants and has other strange adventures in this social
satire when his ship is wrecked in distant lands.

--Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The novel focuses on Austen’s examination of love, marriage, and interaction among
various English social classes of the 18th century.

2) Choose 1 of the 4 listed below:

--Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The novel is a gothic tale of terror in which Frankenstein creates a monster from corpses.

--Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
This is the tale of Ivanhoe, a disinherited knight, and his dealings with Robin Hood, King
Richard, Lady Rowena, and others in the time of the Crusades.

--Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
The novel revolves around the adventures of a man who spends 24 years on an isolated
island.

--Wuthering Heightsby Emily Bronte
This is a novel from the Romantic era about the characters Heathcliff and Catherine and
their story of love and revenge.

ASSIGNMENTS

--For the first choosing of the 2 novels, the students are to 1) write a 400 word essay in which the student elaborates on how the novel explores the social construction /individualism of the time period (this requires a little research into the time period and people), and 2) be prepared to discuss in class the essay they have written.

--For the second set, the students will prepare a short oral book report that will be recited during the first several days of class. The report should be 5-7 minutes in length, with emphasis being on plot summary, character analysis, and a literary element of the student’s choice. If the student wants to create a visual device to assist with the presentation, it is not mandatory, but could be helpful.

Summer Reading
AP Literature & Composition – Mrs. Rivers

Required Reading:
1) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Assignment: Major Works Data Sheet (available at Edmodo site)

2) *How to Read Literature Like a College Professor by Thomas C. Foster
Assignment: As you read, think about fiction works you have previously completed for school. Choose one chapter from How To Read Literature Like a College Professor and evaluate the text of a previously read novel based on the information presented in the chapter. This can be done in the format of an informal reflective piece of writing…do not treat this like a formal analytical essay.

3) Choice Reading:
Pick one of the following books:
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
Assignment: VISUAL Project (see Edmodo site for instructions)

PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE edmodo.com – register as a student & enter the code: i7ea3e
This will register you on the edmodo site under AP Literature – Mrs. Rivers.
I will post your assignments there, and I will use this site to keep in touch with you over the summer and during the school year. You can set up an account to receive emails and/or texts when assignments & updates are listed on the site.

*I encourage purchasing this book to have for use/discussion during the school year. It can be found online at sites like Amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble.

Summer Reading
Senior Composition

1) Required Reading:
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Assignment: 15-10-5-1 (see attached handout)

2) Choice Reading:

Pick one of the following books:
**The Glass Castle or Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

**The Glass Castle does contain incidents of language that some may find offensive. If this is the case, please choose one of the other selections.
Assignment: TPCASTT (see attached handout)

15-10-5-1
ASSIGNMENT for The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

15 – Choose 15 vocabulary words from the reading
(quality – no junk words, ok?)

Write the sentence, complete with page number citation in MLA format.
Define the word. Give the part of speech. Some words have multiple definitions. Be sure to write down the definition that applies to the sentence that you have selected.
Analyze the use of this word in the context of the text.
Use this word in a sentence of your own.

10 – Choose 10 sentences from the reading that interest you in terms of structure, formation, diction, etc…

Write the sentence, complete with page number citation in MLA format
Analyze the use of this sentence in the context of the text.
Write your own sentence in the same syntactical structure.

5- Choose 5 moments or “scenes” from the reading that struck you or made an impression.

Summarize the moment/scene into your own words & then discuss why you felt that it was important and what it added to the overall purpose of the book.

1- In a response ranging from a paragraph up to one page – discuss the overall theme or message presented in the book.

TPCASTT
Assignment for Choice Reading – Senior Composition

Please answer all items completely and with careful thought & analysis. You should use complete sentences and paragraph form.

T(itle) – What is your impression of the title (before reading)

P(araphrase) – Paraphrase a significant paragraph from the novel. Explain why you chose the passage and discuss the importance of the paragraph (in your opinion).

C(onnotations) - Give three examples of the author’s use of figurative language and/or word choice that were interesting. Cite the page number.

A (ttitude) – List three strong adjectives to describe the tone of the author. After each adjective – cite a phrase from the novel that demonstrates this tone.

S(hifts) – Identify and discuss at least one shift that occurs relating to the work’s tone. Consider irony, sentence structure, changes in diction, and/or plot shifts.

T(itle) – Revisit the title after you’ve read the work – Now discuss your final impression of the title. Be analytical!

T(heme) – What is the author trying to say about the human experience, motivation, or condition through the novel?


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Homework Forms Facebook TCS Today Job Opportunities CONTACT US Athletics Admissions Headmaster Business Office		Summer Reading 2011-2012 SUMMER READING Seventh Grade – Mrs. Weller Required Reading: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Assignment: Create a poster (22”x28”). Illustrate two or more scenes from this book OR make a collage focusing on the novel and main characters. The TITLE and AUTHOR should be clearly visible on the front of your poster. Write your name on the BACK of the poster. Neatness Counts!! After a thorough evaluation and discussion of the book once school begins, you will use the poster as a visual aid and be expected to give an oral presentation on your favorite parts of the novel and give viable reasons why. More instructions will be given as to how to give a successful presentation the first week of school. Grading: The poster will be 40% of the overall grade and the oral presentation will be 60%. This will be a test grade. Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following: 1) Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin This is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national championship. “A touching story of a father and son…you don’t have to know the game to enjoy every page.” --Cleveland Amory 2) The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen Hannah dreads going to her family’s Passover Seder. Her relatives always tell the same stories, and Hannah’s tired of hearing them talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she’s transported to a Polish village--and the year 1942. Only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. “A triumphantly moving book” --Kirkus Review Winner of the National Jewish Book Award 3) A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck Peck’s novel of a Vermont farm boyhood has become a celebrated classic. It is the timeless story of one Shaker boy, his beloved pet pig, and the joys and hardships that mark his passage into manhood. “You’ll find yourself caught up in the novel’s emotion from the very opening scene… love suffuses every page.” --The New York Times 4) The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin One fateful day, sixteen people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. To their surprise, the will turns out to be a contest, challenging the heirs to find out who among them is Westing’s murderer. “The Westing Game is wonderful--part mystery story, part play-along game, part do-it-yourself puzzle.” --The Today Show Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner Assignment: Write a 5 paragraph report focusing on the progression of the main character of your chosen book. Focus on the following criteria: What was the character like at the beginning of the novel, how did the character change and what made the character change using examples from the novel, and how did the character mature by the end of the book? I hope you enjoy these books! If you have any questions call 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. See you in August. Ms. Weller SUMMER READING Eighth Grade - Mrs. Weller Required Reading: Animal Farm by George Orwell A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. “A wise, compassionate, and illuminating fable for our times.” – New York Times Assignment: Give a description of each of the following characters and their function in the book: Napoleon, Snowball, Boxer, Squealer, Old Major, Clover, and Mr. Jones. Also, create a poster (22”x28”). Illustrate ONE or more of the themes and symbols from the novel: animal abuse, animal equality, the farm, the barn, or the windmill. The TITLE and AUTHOR should be clearly visible on the front of your poster. NEATNESS COUNTS!! After a thorough historical evaluation and discussion of the book once school begins, you will use the poster as a visual aid and be expected to give an oral presentation the first week of school. Grading: The poster will be 40% of the overall grade and the oral presentation will be 60%. This will be a test grade. Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following: 1) Peak by Roland Smith Before there was Everest…This is what I told myself. Fifteen more handholds and I’ve topped it. I reached up for the next seam and encountered a little snag. Well, a really big snag… “Everything a great adventure story should be and a whole lot more…a can’t-put-it-down plot.” --Terry Trueman 2) Hiroshima by John Hersey On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atom bomb ever dropped on a city. This book, John Hersey’s masterpiece, tells what happened on that day. “Nothing can be said about this book that can equal what the book has to say. It speaks for itself, and in an unforgettable way, for humanity.” --The New York Times 3) The Children of Willesden Lane: Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival by Mona Golabek Fourteen year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler’s armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa’s parents were forced to make a difficult decision. “A deeply moving and heartfelt tale…brings tears to the reader’s eyes…”--Washington Post Book World 4) Lord of the Flies by William Golding The classic story of human nature which depicts the degeneration of a group of schoolboys marooned on a deserted island. “beautifully written, tragic and provocative…often very frightening…like a fragment of a nightmare… Assignment: Select a quote or excerpt that is best suited to represent the book as a whole. Write a book review which centers around the chosen quote/excerpt. Also, create a book cover for the book you have selected. The book review should by typed, 12-New Roman font, and double-spaced. (Students received directions for a successful book review in early May.) Have a great summer and I hope you enjoy these books. If you have any questions call me at 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. See you in August. Ms. Weller Summer Reading English 9 - Mrs. Rivers 1) Required Reading: *King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table* by Roger L. Green. Assignment: As you read, highlight important passages that illustrate the examples of the following literary elements: Character D. Theme Setting E. Style Plot F. Symbols You need to include a minimum of 1 example passage per literary element, and you must discuss the passage in a paragraph response. Cite the page number of the passage and paraphrase the work – it is NOT necessary to copy the entire passage. 2) Choice Reading: Pick one of the following books: *A Separate Peace* by John Knowles *Life of Pi* by Yan Martel *Walking Across Egypt* by Clyde Edgerton Assignment: Double Sided Journal – 10 entries minimum An example will be posted on the Edmodo site. Divide the page into two columns. In the left column – list a minimum of 10 important quotes, passages, rising action that adds to character development, etc from the book. In the right column, discuss the importance of the listed item including your thoughts and analysis. PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE edmodo.com – register as a student & enter the code: wxjgjl (all lowercase letters) This will register you on the edmodo site under English 1 – Mrs. Rivers. I will post your assignments there, and I will use this site to keep in touch with you over the summer and during the school year. You can set up an account to receive emails and/or texts when assignments & updates are listed on the site. SUMMER READING Tenth Grade – Mrs. Weller Required Reading: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry First produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was hailed as a watershed in American drama. “The play that changed American theatre forever…a seething interplay of past and present, of wisdom and passion.” --The New York Drama Critics Circle Award Assignment: Write a character analysis--approximately a paragraph for each of the following characters: Walter Lee Younger, Ruth Younger, Travis Younger, Beneatha Younger, Lena Younger, Joseph Asagai, George Murchison, and Karl Lindner. Also, select an appropriate quote that best identifies the character’s personality and explain why you chose the quote. Write down the Act and Scene it is from. Once school begins, we will examine the drama from a historical perspective. Selected Reading: Choose ONE of the following: 1) The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder “On Friday Noon, July 20, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below.” With this celebrated sentence, Thornton Wilder begins The Bridge of San Luis Rey. “A masterpiece.” --New York Herald Tribune 2) The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver This is the story of a Southern Baptist preacher and his family, who picked up and moved to Kilanga, Congo, Africa, to be missionaries. Their time spent in Africa eventually tore the family to pieces and caused them to question their beliefs. “Haunting…a novel of character, a narrative shaped by keen-eyed women.” --New York Times Book Review 3) The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck In Pearl S. Buck’s The Good Earth, which won the Pulitzer Prize, she presents a graphic view of the China that was--when the last emperor reigned… must reading for those who would fully appreciate the sweeping changes that have occurred in the lives of the Chinese people during this century. 4) Coyote Waits by Tony Hillerman The car fire didn’t kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez--a bullet did. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and confounded by the prime suspect’s refusal to utter a single word of confession or denial. “Bolt the door, disconnect the phone, and declare yourself off limits…Coyote Waits is a real confounder, not at all what you expected.” --Denver Post 5) Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer In this definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Mount Everest, Jon Krakauer takes the reader step-by-step from Katmandu to the mountain’s deadliest pinnacle. “A harrowing tale of the perils of high-altitude climbing, a story of bad luck and worse judgment and of heartbreaking heroism.” –People Assignment: Literary response using a double-entry journal – Select 10 quotes or phrases. Using a composition notebook, use the left-hand side to write a quotation or phrase from your chosen book. On the right side, respond to the quote or phrase. Use the following criteria: Explain internal and/or external conflicts, determine a character’s traits by what they say about themselves or what another character says about them, identify a theme (love, adventure, hatred, etc.), elaborate on setting, how does the author express mood, tone, or suspense. Once school begins, students will openly share their journals. I hope you enjoy your reading. If there are any questions, please call me at 843-601-8010 or email at gweller@tcstitans.org. Enjoy the summer and see you in August. Ms. Weller SUMMER READING ENGLISH 11 (British Literature) – Mrs. Weller *READINGS* 1) Choose 1 of the 2 listed below: --Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift Gulliver encounters dwarfs and giants and has other strange adventures in this social satire when his ship is wrecked in distant lands. --Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The novel focuses on Austen’s examination of love, marriage, and interaction among various English social classes of the 18th century. 2) Choose 1 of the 4 listed below: --Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The novel is a gothic tale of terror in which Frankenstein creates a monster from corpses. --Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott This is the tale of Ivanhoe, a disinherited knight, and his dealings with Robin Hood, King Richard, Lady Rowena, and others in the time of the Crusades. --Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe The novel revolves around the adventures of a man who spends 24 years on an isolated island. --Wuthering Heightsby Emily Bronte This is a novel from the Romantic era about the characters Heathcliff and Catherine and their story of love and revenge. *ASSIGNMENTS* --For the first choosing of the 2 novels, the students are to 1) write a 400 word essay in which the student elaborates on how the novel explores the social construction /individualism of the time period (this requires a little research into the time period and people), and 2) be prepared to discuss in class the essay they have written. --For the second set, the students will prepare a short oral book report that will be recited during the first several days of class. The report should be 5-7 minutes in length, with emphasis being on plot summary, character analysis, and a literary element of the student’s choice. If the student wants to create a visual device to assist with the presentation, it is not mandatory, but could be helpful. Summer Reading AP Literature & Composition – Mrs. Rivers Required Reading: *1) The Kite Runner* by Khaled Hosseini Assignment: Major Works Data Sheet (available at Edmodo site) **2) How to Read Literature Like a College Professor* by Thomas C. Foster Assignment:** As you read, think about fiction works you have previously completed for school. Choose one chapter from How To Read Literature Like a College Professor and evaluate the text of a previously read novel based on the information presented in the chapter. This can be done in the format of an informal reflective piece of writing…do not treat this like a formal analytical essay. 3) Choice Reading: Pick one of the following books: *Catcher in the Rye* by J.D. Salinger *Ethan Frome* by Edith Wharton *The Bell Jar* by Sylvia Plath *Dracula* by Bram Stoker *Snow Falling on Cedars* by David Guterson Assignment: VISUAL Project (see Edmodo site for instructions) PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE edmodo.com – register as a student & enter the code: i7ea3e This will register you on the edmodo site under AP Literature – Mrs. Rivers. I will post your assignments there, and I will use this site to keep in touch with you over the summer and during the school year. You can set up an account to receive emails and/or texts when assignments & updates are listed on the site. I encourage purchasing this book to have for use/discussion during the school year. It can be found online at sites like Amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble. Summer Reading* Senior Composition 1) Required Reading: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Assignment: 15-10-5-1 (see attached handout) 2) Choice Reading: Pick one of the following books: *The Glass Castle or Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls Angela’s Ashes* by Frank McCourt **The Glass Castle does contain incidents of language that some may find offensive. If this is the case, please choose one of the other selections. Assignment: TPCASTT (see attached handout) 15-10-5-1 ASSIGNMENT for The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 15 – Choose 15 vocabulary words from the reading (quality – no junk words, ok?) Write the sentence, complete with page number citation in MLA format. Define the word. Give the part of speech. Some words have multiple definitions. Be sure to write down the definition that applies to the sentence that you have selected. Analyze the use of this word in the context of the text. Use this word in a sentence of your own. 10 – Choose 10 sentences from the reading that interest you in terms of structure, formation, diction, etc… Write the sentence, complete with page number citation in MLA format Analyze the use of this sentence in the context of the text. Write your own sentence in the same syntactical structure. 5- Choose 5 moments or “scenes” from the reading that struck you or made an impression. Summarize the moment/scene into your own words & then discuss why you felt that it was important and what it added to the overall purpose of the book. 1- In a response ranging from a paragraph up to one page – discuss the overall theme or message presented in the book. TPCASTT Assignment for Choice Reading – Senior Composition Please answer all items completely and with careful thought & analysis. You should use complete sentences and paragraph form. T(itle) – What is your impression of the title (before reading) P(araphrase) – Paraphrase a significant paragraph from the novel. Explain why you chose the passage and discuss the importance of the paragraph (in your opinion). C(onnotations) - Give three examples of the author’s use of figurative language and/or word choice that were interesting. Cite the page number. A (ttitude) – List three strong adjectives to describe the tone of the author. After each adjective – cite a phrase from the novel that demonstrates this tone. S(hifts) – Identify and discuss at least one shift that occurs relating to the work’s tone. Consider irony, sentence structure, changes in diction, and/or plot shifts. T(itle) – Revisit the title after you’ve read the work – Now discuss your final impression of the title. Be analytical! T(heme) – What is the author trying to say about the human experience, motivation, or condition through the novel?

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