2. WHY SUMMER READING?
While it might appear on the surface that summer reading is meant
to keep you indoors and off the beach, it couldn’t be farther from the
truth
Summer reading is meant to get you excited about your classes this
fall, practice your writing skills, get creative with a PBL project, and
read something fascinating and unusual that you don’t often get in a
traditional classroom
3. HOW DOES IT WORK?
The entire school reads one book together.
• This year we are reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In addition to this book, each specific class reads another piece
• English II Honors- “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
• English III- ONLY CHAPTER 1 of The Art of War by Sun Tzu
• English III Honors/ English IV- A Long Way Gone by Ismael Beah
Everyone completes (1) assigned essay that is specific to their class
• Essays for ALL classes must be 4-6 pages, double-spaced, size 12 font
Everyone picks (1) creative PBL project to do in addition to their essay
• The PBL projects give you an opportunity to dance, sing, paint, write, or even
reenact either work of literature you have to read, but they all include a small
writing portion
4. WHERE DO I FIND MY
PROMPT?
Click on the tab that corresponds to your class
Look at the section on summer reading on that page
Print out both rubrics for the creative project and the essay (to
help you determine how to do your projects)
Get started and email your teacher if you have any questions
5. HOW DO I SUBMIT MY
WORK?
All work MUST be submitted before or during the first day of school.
Summer reading won’t be accepted after the first day of school.
You may submit an essay and video or audio file (if you chose a PBL
project that requires one) by email to your teacher or bring in a printed
essay and jump drive on the first day of school
If you chose to create a work of original art, you may either drop it
off at the school or bring it on the first day
