9th Grade -Summer Assignments- 2016
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1)
Read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
2)
Keep a quote journal with a minimum of 3 quotes per chapter for each chapter. Each
reaction/reflection should be a paragraph in length. Journals should include quotes
from the book and reactions/reflections about those quotes. They should not include
summaries. Instead, select quotes that are engaging and meaningful to not only the
plot, but the author’s purpose. In reflecting, analyze the quote and explain how it
relates to theme/character development/author's purpose. When done correctly, the
journal should highlight the significance of the quote and how it relates to the novel as
a whole.
EXAMPLE
Quote (page number)
“The pigs did not actually work, but directed and
supervised the other. With their superior knowledge
it was natural that they should assume the
leadership…” (Animal Farm, p.35)
Reaction/Reflection
Sounds like the pigs are getting ready to put one over
on the other animals. How can the others be so naïve?
The pigs have said everyone should work, but they
aren’t working. So everyone on this farm already
isn’t equal. This reminds me of the crowds of
commoners in Julius Caesar. Are uneducated people
really fit to govern themselves? It doesn’t look that
way here.
3)
Maintain your journal in an electronic format so ultimately it may be submitted via
schoology.
4)
This assignment will count as your first major project grade for the marking period,
worth 100 points.
9th Grade Summer 2016 Reading Assignment
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1) Read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William
Kamkwamba.
2) Be prepared to post to 4 discussion board prompts on
Schoology throughout the summer. You will need to have an
Initial Post and a Reply Post for each discussion board.
3) As you read, prepare to comment on the following topics in
the story:
1) The impact of culture
2) The impact of geography & climate
3) The effects of energy production on a society and on an
individual
4) The role of engineering in problem solving
MOT Charter High School – General Supply List
1- TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator (regular or plus version) for all math courses
1- pair of impact safety glasses/goggles (for Engineering class) – purchased at Lowe’s/Home
Depot
1- thumb drive (label with your name) for electronic storage
1- single subject notebook where pages can be removed neatly
1 - two pocket folder – for occasional hardcopy handouts
1- set of gym clothes (optional) Navy/Black athletic shorts or sweatpants. Solid plain T-shirt
(navy, black, red) or a school spirit T-shirt. Sneakers (not optional)
Pens/Pencils, ruler
1- small backpack/messenger bag to carry the above items. (No large or heavy backpacks at the
high school – there is no need, no storage & limited extra floor space)
Any additional supplies will be course specific.
Information will be forthcoming as you meet with those teachers,
Purchased from school:
1 – computer case ($30.00 one-time* cost. This case MUST BE purchased at school to meet
insurance requirements) for carrying the laptop and charger during the school day
* Note: A lost case will incur a fee to replace
1 – school issued Chromebook laptop (yearly insurance fee: $25.00 for 2016-2017 school year)
1 – pair of splash resistant safety goggles for all Science classes (purchased at MOT for $5.00)
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