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English I
September 2013
English I Summer Reading Assignment 2013
Learning is a never-ending process. As such, it is expected that all students seek to enhance
and further their education continuously. The learning should not start and stop with what is
assigned or required.
All incoming freshmen are required to read Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Students must
then choose from one of the novels below. This packet of questions will then be completed.
These must be completely filled out and brought to school on the first day. The information
will be the basis upon which students will write their first formal essay. The completed packet
itself will also be the first grade of the marking period.
Markus Zusak- The Book Thief (WWII/Holocaust/Communism)
John Greene- The Fault in Our Stars (Cancer/Survival)
Carrie Ryan- The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Post-apocalyptic)
Ishmael Beah- A Long Way Gone (memoir/Sierra Leone)
Paolo Bacigalupi- Ship Breaker (Post-apocalyptic)
Define the following terms:
Theme
Setting
Exposition Rising Action
Protagonist
Climax
Antagonist
Falling Action
Conflict
Resolution
For each of the novels read, students must answer the following in complete sentences
and with as much detail as possible.
Novel 1: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Identify and describe the protagonist.
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Identify and describe the antagonist.
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Identify the five elements of plot in this story.
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Identify a major conflict. Is it internal or external?
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How is the conflict resolved?
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What traits of the main character can you relate to? Give specifics.
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If you had to change one aspect of the book, what part would it be and why?
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What was your favorite part of the book and why?
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
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Write down five memorable citations from the novel. Be sure to also document the
page number.
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Novel 2: _______________________________________________________ by
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Identify and describe the protagonist.
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Identify and describe the antagonist.
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Identify a major conflict. Is it internal or external?
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How is the conflict resolved?
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What traits of the main character can you relate to? Give specifics.
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If you had to change one aspect of the book, what part would it be and why?
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What was your favorite part of the book and why?
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
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Write down five memorable citations from the novel. Be sure to also document the page
number.
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