Summertime…
and the Reading is Easy!
Dear Parents and Students,
Continuous reading is the best way to
develop the skills necessary for success in a
career or college experience. Parents, join us
this summer by encouraging your child to
read his or her required books. We
encourage you to read the assigned books as
well and engage in thoughtful discussion
with your child.
Students are expected to read a fictional
choice book and a nonfiction choice book
prior to their first day of English class.
Students who have English second
semester are still responsible for the
reading assignment. Students will be
required to complete an assessment on
their choice books during the first week of
English class. Please be prepared!
Drama
Title
A Raisin in the Sun
Author
Lorraine Hansberry
Nonfiction
Title
Unbroken
Author
Laura Hillenbrand
Both titles should be read over the summer
Students should be prepared for discussion
and writing about these two texts during the
first week of class
English 9 Pre AP/Honors
Fiction
Title
Alas, Babylon
A Gathering of Old Men
The Book Thief
Students are encouraged to purchase a
personal copy of their summer reading
selection, but the many libraries in the
county will also have copies.
Bean Tree
Choose from list AND one YA
book of choice
Students, we know you will do a wonderful
job on this activity, but, more importantly,
you may discover an interesting new author,
a new pastime, or a new appreciation for the
joy of reading.
The DFC English Department
English 10 Honors
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We also encourage students and parents to
read newspapers, magazines, and other
publications over the summer. Reading
promotes the life-long literacy of your
student.
Sincerely,
The following books are assigned. Please choose the
books and assignments which correspond to your
English level.
Nonfiction
Title
Outliers
The Glass Castle
A Long Way Gone
Please email either Erin Crum or Rod Daniels in
guidance if you have any questions.
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Author
Pat Frank
Ernest Gaines
Markus Zusak
Barbara
Kingsolver
Author
Malcolm
Gladwell
Jeanette Walls
Ishmael Beah
Students should read ONE book from the
fiction list, a young adult book of their
choice, and ONE book from the nonfiction
list.
A test on each choice book will be
administered the first week of class.
English 9 Advanced
Fiction
Title
Cold Sassy Tree
The Book Thief
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Good Earth
The Call of the Wild
Lay that Trumpet in our Hands
Out of My Mind
Scribbler of Dreams
Bronx Masquerade
The Alchemist
The Secret Life of Bees
The Hobbit
Mississippi Trial, 1955
Nonfiction
Title
Common Sense
Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode
the Internet out of Idaho
Three Cups of Tea: Young
Reader's Edition
Black Like Me
George Washington Carver
A Long Way Gone
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English 9 CP
Author
Olive Ann Burns
Markas Zusak
Garth Stein
Pearl S. Buck
Jack London
Susan Carol
McCarthy
Sharon Draper
Mary Pearson
Nikki Grimes
Paulo Coehlo
Sue Monk Kidd
J.R.R. Tolkien
Christopher
Crowe
Author
Thomas Paine
Jon Katz
Greg Mortenson
John Howard
Griffin
Lawrence Elliott
Ishmael Beah
Students should read ONE book from the
fiction list and ONE book from the
nonfiction list
A quiz on both books will be given the first
week of class
Fiction
Title
Cold Sassy Tree
The Book Thief
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Good Earth
The Call of the Wild
Lay that Trumpet in our Hands
Out of My Mind
Scribbler of Dreams
Bronx Masquerade
The Alchemist
The Secret Life of Bees
The Hobbit
Mississippi Trial, 1955
Nonfiction
Title
Common Sense
Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode
the Internet out of Idaho
Three Cups of Tea: Young
Reader's Edition
Black Like Me
George Washington Carver
A Long Way Gone
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Author
Olive Ann Burns
Markas Zusak
Garth Stein
Pearl S. Buck
Jack London
Susan Carol
McCarthy
Sharon Draper
Mary Pearson
Nikki Grimes
Paulo Coehlo
Sue Monk Kidd
J.R.R. Tolkien
Christopher
Crowe
Author
Thomas Paine
Jon Katz
Greg Mortenson
John Howard
Griffin
Lawrence Elliott
Ishmael Beah
Students should read ONE book from the
fiction list and ONE book from the
nonfiction list
An extra credit quiz on both books will be
given the first week of class
The English Department believes that the
best preparation for success in academics
and in life is through reading proficiency.
While our summer reading requirements
provide choice, we do require that all
students read at least two books during the
summer. Thoughtful consideration of the
chosen texts will prepare students for the
graded activities at the beginning of the
school year.
READ and ENJOY!