Summer Reading Project for Incoming Fr. Judge Students Read the book: ​
The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews New York Times Bestseller: ISBN: 978­0­7852­7322­6 (sc) or 978­0­7852­6428­6 (hc) All​
Incoming students to Fr. Judge will read the book “​
The Traveler’s Gift”​
and will complete the following learning activities. Read the book between June 15 and July 6. Read each of the SEVEN DECISIONS twice daily for 3 weeks (21 days). The test will open on July 14 and will remain open until August 18. The test and the essay must be completed by August 18. 1. ​
Journal​
­ write one paragraph summarizing each chapter of the book. Do not submit this file but you will be asked to submit it at a later date. Name the journal file ​
Last_Name First_Name Traveler’s Gift Journal. Save the journal as a word processed file. Save this file on your home computer. 2. Part 1 ­ Take an ​
online test​
pertaining to your reading of the book. You will have up to 1 hour to take the online test. You may consult your journal when answering the questions to the test. It is best to take the test after reading the decisions for 21 days. The online test can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T_xzi9n5Gx7jAXJAzHS1wyG13Q8xzcFRQCwqFN0
PL6c/viewform 3. Part 2 ­ Write a ​
250 ­ 350 word reflective essay​
on the book answering the question “What did this book mean to me?” Include details from the book to support your essay. You can copy and paste the reflective essay from any word processor. It is important that you proofread and edit your work before submitting your essay. Your teachers will have access to this document and you will want to make it your best effort. Save the file electronically and name the file: ​
Last_Name First_Name Travelers Gift Essay.​
You will answer some identifying information and then copy and paste your essay into the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JV189Y95Z11kkn0kqEbrwNBPKUhlJNp_oicj_CUyx
Q0/viewform Academic Honesty: ​
There is an expectation that you will not share questions or answers before, during, or after taking the test. Resources Andrews, A. (April 16, 2014) ​
http://www.andyandrews.com/media­free­resources/ Andrews, A. (April 16, 2014) 10 Things You Need to Know About Andy Andrews, http://www.andyandrews.com/downloads/print/AA_10Things.pdf FAQ​
(Frequently Asked Questions) Q. When does the Summer Reading Project need to be completed by? A. August 18th Q. Where can I get the book? ​
A. The book is a reasonably priced best seller and is available at many libraries, bookstores, or Amazon.com or BN.com. Q. What is my Summer Reading Assignment if I am an incoming sophomore or junior?​
A. You should do the same reading assignment as the incoming freshmen.