English 9 English10/Pre­AP English 11 AP Language & Composition English 12, W131/L202, AP Literature & Composition Teachers: Teacher: Teachers: Teacher: Teacher: Cliff Kocian: ckocian@herronhighsc
hool.org English 10­Austin Flynn: aflynn@herronhighsch
ool.org Pre­AP Susan Scroggins: sscroggins@herronhigh
school.org Debbie Gallo dgallo@herronhighscho
ol.org Brandi Rose brose@herronhighscho
o.org Dave Pappas dpappas@herronhighsc
hool.org Kristin Chapman kchapman@herronhigh
school.org Required Reading: Required Reading: Required Reading: Required Reading: Required Reading: Mythology by Edith Hamilton Part I Chapter 1: The Gods Chapter 2: The Two Great Gods of Earth Chapter 3: How the World and Mankind Were Created Part II Pyramus & Thisbe, Orpheus & Eurydice Baucis & Philemon Daphne Phaethon Pegasus & Bellerophon Daedalus Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Element by Sir Ken Robinson The Element by Sir Ken Robinson And The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell And When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka Part​ VI Midas English 9 Required Assignments: 1. Come to class with well­organized notes from the readings that include: ­all major gods & their important characteristics ­a brief summary with key details & main ideas of each story. Notes will be collected for a grade. English 10/Pre­AP Required Assignments: English 11 Required Assignments: 1. Be prepared for a reading assessment on the first day of school. 2. Record at least 20 annotations by highlighting significant parts of the text. Label each part as ethos, pathos, or logos. Explain how it demonstrates that label. For at least ten annotations, make a text­to­text, text­to­world, or text­to­self connection. 3. Read a scholarly classroom­appropriate speech that changed the world. Know its historical context. Prepare a one­minute reduction of the speech to present the first week of school. Bring a hard copy of the entire speech. 1. Keep a journal that includes your observations, response, and critical insights regarding universal themes & essential quotes. Include the themes of: loyalty, knowledge, isolation, and the development of identity. 2. For each section (listed below), record at least three quotations. Write a response to each quotation showing its connection to one of the themes. Sections: Letters 1­4 (Walton’s point of view) Chapter 1­10 (Victor’s point of view) Chapter 11­16 (Creature’s point of view) Chapter 17­24 (Victor / Walton’s point of view) AP Language & Composition Required Assignments: 1. Record at least 40 annotations in Skloot’s novel by highlighting significant parts. Label each part: ethos, pathos, or logos. Explain how it demonstrates that label. For at least ten annotations, make a text­to­text, text­to­world, or text­to­self connection. 2. Read & take hand­written notes on ten specific current events that connect to Robinson’s findings. 3. Read a scholarly , classroom­appropriate speech that changed the world. Know its historical context. ​ ​Prepare a one­minute reduction of the speech to present the first week of school. ​ ​Bring a hard copy of the entire speech. English 12, W131/L202, and AP Literature & Composition Required Assignments: Read and annotate the assigned works; bring the books to class on the first week of school; expect a diagnostic writing prompt over the readings. 2016 English Department Summer Reading Program Why Summer Reading? At Herron, we see summer as an opportunity to extend learning and prepare for the next level of education. As a classical liberal arts high school that prepares students for acceptance into college, Herron High School recognizes reading as the most effective means of improving reading comprehension across the curriculum. How Do I Obtain Books? Students must obtain their summer reading books from a library, a bookstore, or an online bookseller such as ​www.amazon.com​. Frequently, teachers ask students to bring their copies to school during the first few weeks for discussion and activities. Herron does not provide books for summer reading. Originality and Plagiarism Any written assignment prepared as part of the Summer Reading Program must be an original work by the student. Relying on information from any outside or online sources such as ​www.sparknotes.com​ without crediting those sources may result in failing the assignment and possible disciplinary consequences. Questions? An in­depth explanation of required summer reading texts and directions for assignments is part of this packet. Summer reading information is also available on Herron’s website ​www.herronhighschool.org​. Feel free to contact any member of the English department if you have questions or concerns.