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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

SUMMER READING - GRADES 9-12


The Lakeside School
Summer Reading Assignments
Grades 9-12
2019-2020

Over the course of the summer, students must read two books from the grade appropriate list provided below. Each class will have an assigned book that students are required* to read and be tested on the third day of school. This test will be an in class essay. This in class essay will allow  me to get an early look at the student’s writing as well as determine the depth of knowledge from the required reading. The required book is marked with an asterisk under each grade level. On that same day a major works data sheet is due on the second book they have read. This document is included here. There will be absolutely no extensions granted for currently enrolled students.

Terms to be familiar with for possible in class essay topics: Characterization, Theme, Symbolism

9th Grade
*Night by Elie Wiesel

Wish You Well by David Baldacci (check with Sophomores of 2019 they may have a copy)


10th Grade
*Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

A Separate Peace by John Knowles


11th Grade
*The Things They Carried  by Tim O’Brien

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
 
Gone with the Wind  by Margaret Mitchell


12th Grade
*Animal Farm  by George Orwell

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen





Major Works Data Sheet
Choose your second reading selection and complete the following questions. The point value is indicated by each question.  Please be sure that the heading on your paper is in MLA format as well as the style (font, margins, etc.)

MLA format questions can be found at the following site: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

  1. Title: Complete title, punctuated correctly (5pts)
  2. Author: First and last name, no initials (5 pts)
  3. Date of publication: First printing of work (5)
  4. Historical information about the period of publication: relevant to the themes of this work (5)
  5. Biographical information: Facts about the author’s life pertinent to this work. (5)
  6. Genre and characteristics: What type of work is this (novel, play)?  What subgenre? (psychological, social protest, etc.) (5)
  7. One sentence summary of work: Do not exceed one complete sentence! (5)
  8. 10 most memorable quotations: include page number and speaker (10)
  9. Major characters: list full names, if provided; spell correctly (10)
  10. Setting(s): list (5)
  11. Major symbols; motifs: list (5)
  12. Significance of opening scene: Use complete sentences. (5)
  13. Significance of closing scene: Use complete sentences. (5)
  14. Major themes: list (your opinion-with validity and reason) (10)
  15. Synopsis: Brief summary of the plot (complete sentences) (5)
  16. Stylistic features: describe author’s style of writing, point of view, organizational plan, etc. (5)
  17. Minor themes: list (your opinion-with validity and reason) (5)

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