English Department Summer Reading List 2016-2017
English I Regular
1. Each student is required to read and annotate (mark the passage for key ideas, details, questions,
connections) BOTH of the following passages: The Necklace and The Stolen Party. Each student is then
required to choose one and complete an 800 word essay. Explain why you think this story will or will
not be read 100 years from now. Each student must support their opinion by identifying a claim, as
well as using evidence and commentary. Access the passages using the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ia06yx3zdc95gab/AAB9yZ1tO6BOjEjLouSnaWTWa?dl=0
Or use this QR code:
2. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English I Honors
1. Each student is required to read 1 novel of their choice from the Florida Teens Read list.
2. Each student is required to complete one (1) of the following activities:
a. Write an 800 word essay. Explain why you think this story will or will not be read 100 years from
now. Each student must support their opinion by identifying a claim, as well as using evidence and
commentary.
b. Write a different ending for the book.
c. Recreate the book into a children’s story; include illustrations.
d. Make a comic book detailing the main events in your book.
e. Create a newspaper page relating to your book; include title, pictures and advertisements.
3. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English 2 Regular
1. Each student is required to read and annotate (mark the passage for key ideas, details, questions,
connections) the following passage: Everyday Use. Each student is then required to complete an 800
word essay. Explain why you think this story will or will not be read 100 years from now. Each student
must support their opinion by identifying a claim, as well as using evidence and commentary. Access
the passage using the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ottnsx3yi6z2e4z/AACA8a49coT-Guk5BrJP-N-ua?dl=0
Or use this QR code:
2. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English 2 Honors and Pre AP – There is a separate handout available for you.
English 3 Regular
1. Each student is required to read and annotate (mark the passage for key ideas, details, questions,
connections) the following passage: 2 Ways of Belonging in America. Access the passage using the
following: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n7pqp6gix8xzq4m/AACGwD9b_409BDN_2d4QDsKEa?dl=0
Or use this QR code:
2. Each student is then required to complete an 800 word essay. Explain why you think this story will or
will not be read 100 years from now. Each student must support their opinion by identifying a claim,
as well as using evidence and commentary.
3. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English 3 Honors
1. Each student is required to read the novel The Good Braider by Terry Farish.
2. Each student is required to complete one (1) of the following activities:
a. Write an 800 word essay. Explain why you think this story will or will not be read 100 years from
now. Each student must support their opinion by identifying a claim, as well as using evidence and
commentary.
b. Write a different ending for the book.
c. Recreate the book into a children’s story; include illustrations.
d. Make a comic book detailing the main events in your book.
e. Create a newspaper page relating to your book; include title, pictures and advertisements.
3. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English 4 Regular
1. Each student is required to read and annotate (mark the passage for key ideas, details, questions,
connections) the following passages: The Yellow Wall Paper and The Story of an Hour. Access the
passages using the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/skvxrkn3pagpsib/AABaTp_ybThcOok0_IiUQ9MSa?dl=0
Or use this code:
2. Each student is then required to choose one and complete an 800 word essay. Explain why you think
this story will or will not be read 100 years from now. Each student must support their opinion by
identifying a claim, as well as using evidence and commentary.
3. Each student is required to read and print 1 non-fiction article or editorial from The Washington Post,
The Guardian, The New York Times, or USA Today. Only 1 article is required. Each student must write
a summary and bring the article and summary to class.
English 4 Honors
1. Each student is required to read and annotate (mark the passage for key ideas, details, questions,
connections) the books How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster and The Great
Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
2. Each student is then required to complete an 800 word analysis of The Great Gatsby focusing on at
least three aspects of analysis pointed out in How to Read Literature Like a Professor. (Suggested
chapters/topics from How to Read Literature Like a Professor include: 1 The Epic Quest; 2 Food; 10
Weather; 11 Violence; 12 Symbols; 18 Water; 19 Geography; and 20 Seasons)