Do you need extra help completing this
required assignment?
Atlantic High is offering two 4-day
sessions that will help you read and
complete your assignment. Meet in
Atlantic’s cafeteria each morning at 7:30
for a complimentary breakfast.
Session A:
Black and White by Paul Volponi
June 12-15 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the
library.
Session B:
Burning Blue by Paul Griffin
June 19-22 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the
library.
9th Grade
Summer Reading
2017-2018
All incoming freshman must read at
least one novel during the summer
break. Students will choose one of
the two novels listed inside. There
will be a mandatory assignment due
the first week of school that will count
for 10% of the first 9 weeks’ English
grade.
You may pick up a free copy of the
novel of your choice at Atlantic High
School on _________.
5.) Inside the back cover page, in 4-5 sentences,
explain how the book relates to today’s society.
Required Assignment for all
students:
Annotating your novel
You will need your own copy of the book so you
can annotate as you read. (Annotate: v. to
supply with critical or explanatory notes;
comment upon in notes) Annotating the text
means to mark it up to find meaning in the text.
You will color code the annotations based upon
the code below.
Burning Blue by Paul Griffin:
Black and White by Paul Volponi:
1.) Create a color chart key inside the front
cover of your book. Leave space below the
chart to write.
Blue= family
Orange= social identity
Red= inner vs. outer beauty
Green= wealth or poverty
Purple= trust (or lack of trust)
Yellow= overcoming adversity
Black= friendship
2.)
1.) Create a color chart key inside the front
cover of your book. Leave space below the
chart to write.
Blue= family
Orange= culture and identity
Red= race/racism
Green= wealth or poverty
Purple= maturity and responsibility
Yellow= dreams, hopes, plans
Black= friendship
As you read,
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Highlight or underline statements dealing
with family. (BLUE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with culture and identity. (ORANGE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with justice. (RED)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with wealth or poverty. (GREEN)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with maturity and responsibility. (PURPLE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with dreams, hopes, and plans. (YELLOW)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
friendship. (BLACK)
3.) At the end of each chapter, summarize the
plot of that particular chapter in 1-2 sentences.
Write the summary in any available space in the
book at the end of the chapter.
4.) Write down and define 10 new words you
come across in the book. Write this down in the
front of the book.
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As you read,
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with family. (BLUE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with culture and identity. (ORANGE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with race/racism. (RED)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with wealth or poverty. (GREEN)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with maturity and responsibility. (PURPLE)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
with dreams, hopes, and plans. (YELLOW)
Highlight or underline statements dealing
friendship. (BLACK)
3.) At the end of each chapter, summarize the
plot of that particular chapter in 1-2 sentences.
Write the summary in any available space in the
book at the end of the chapter.
4.) Write down and define 10 new words you
come across in the book. Write this down in the
front of the book.
5.) Inside the back cover page, in 4-5 sentences,
explain how the book relates to today’s society.