Summer Reading Assignments

All students will be required to read ONE (1) book during the summer.  

All  Freshmen will read:

• Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven ( U.S. Navy Retired )

 All  freshmen are expected to create a journal of the book as they read, recording their thoughts as well as insights gained, likes and dislikes, unforgettable characters and quotes that resonated with them. 

Students are also encouraged to respond through illustrations and quotes. All work must be hand written. Students may also make personal connections as well as current event connections. Literature teachers are not looking for a retelling of the plot.

Please organize the journal accordingly. There are ten chapters in this book.   Write the name of each chapter then begin recording your thoughts and various insights.  This journal will be collected in early September. It will assist the student in preparation for final assessment.

All  Sophomores will read:

• Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Assessments to be announced on the first full day of class.

All  Juniors will read one of the following books:         

• 1984  by George Orwell
• Lord of the Flies by William Golden   

Assessments to be announced on the first full day of class.         

Seniors: Choose one of the following:

• The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde or
• The Catcher in The Rye by J.D Salinger

Assessments to be announced on the first full day of class.

AP Language and Composition will read:

• Thank you for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs    

Students are to keep a running journal/notes for each chapter to be graded and referenced in September.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LITERATURE TEACHER REGARDING SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE TESTED ON SUMMER READING IN SEPTEMBER.

Please do not hesitate to contact any literature teacher if there are any questions or concerns.