GRADE 10
Flipping Through Fiction
#summerreadingrocks
2016-2017
Summer Reading Packet
June 13, 2015
Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):
In an effort to encourage your son’s or daughter’s reading achievements, as well as to
improve his or her high school performance, English II teachers require all PAP
students to read one fiction novel during the summer and complete (1) annotations
inside book, (2) dialectic journal entries, (3) vocabulary cartoons and (4) three written
responses.
Students will be required to return the signed Summer Reading Signature Form along
with their completed annotations, dialectic journals, vocabulary cartoons and written
responses no later than the first day back to school to their English II teacher.
Instructions and samples of the above-mentioned required items are attached to this
letter. Your child must purchase ONE fiction novel of their choice in order to
complete assignments. Novels may be purchased at any local Barnes and Noble
store or online. Also, we ask that you please complete and sign the enclosed Summer
Reading Signature Form. Your signature will verify that you have read and understood
the Summer Reading requirements, that your son or daughter has read the novel, and
that you have read your son’s or daughter’s written responses.
Have a wonderful summer and thank you for supporting C.H.S. PAP English II summer
reading program. Should you have any questions, please email Mrs. Regina Bustillos at
[email protected]
Respectfully yours,
R. Bustillos
PAP English II Teacher
CHS SUMMER READING SIGNATURE FORM
I, _____________________, understand the requirements for the Summer Reading Packet
(Name of Sophomore)
created by my English II teacher. I also understand that:
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I must purchase ONE fiction novel in order to complete the required assignments.
I will complete 15 vocabulary cartoons,
annotate in my novel,
write a dialectical journal entry for each chapter (written or typed), and
respond to the three (3) written responses (written or typed).
I will turn all four (4) requirements in, no later than the first day of school, to my English
II teacher.
I, ______________________, will support my daughter’s/son’s summer reading program and
help:
(Name of Parent/Guardian)
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purchase their fiction novel,
read my daughter’s/son’s written essay responses,
checked to see that she/he completed her/his annotations in her/his book, and
completed her/his dialectical journal entries and
completed their 15 vocabulary cartoons.
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Signature of Sophomore
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Date
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
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Date
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Below, please list any specific struggles, if any, your son/daughter experienced while
completing the summer reading packet:
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GRADE 10 Reading List
Purchase ONE novel from this list.
Matt de la Pena
I Will Save You (Lexile Level: 770)
Kidd is running from his past and his future. No mom, no dad, and there’s nothing for him at the
group home but therapy. He doesn’t belong at the beach where he works either, unless he finds a
reason to stay. More happens! Read rest of synopsis in back of book to see if this one is for you!
Happy reading!
Wes Moore
The Other Wes Moore
(Lexile Level: 990)
Two kids names Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up
fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on street
corners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police. How then did one grow up to be a
successful business leader and the other a convicted murderer? Super good book! Happy reading!
Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
(Lexile Level: 600)
Junior is a budding cartoonnist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Born with a variety
of medical problems, he is picked on by everyone but his best friend. Determined to receive a good
education, Junior leaves the rez to attend an all-white school where the only other Indian is the
mascot. This novel is really funny! Easy read with huge messages! Happy reading!
Beatrice Sparks
Go Ask Alice
(Lexile Level: 1010)
A 1971 novel about the life of a troubled teenage girl. It is written in the form of a diary of an
anonymous teenage girl who becomes addicted to drugs. Read more to find out what happens to
her! Happy reading!
Kelly Fiore
Thicker Than Water (Lexile Level: 890)
Cecilia Price is locked up and in treatment, accused of killing her brother. Except, Cece knows
there's far more story to the truth. Her brother Cyrus was a violent drug-abuser, and to help him
(and help save for college), Cece starts selling drugs to keep the pills out of the house. This novel
keeps you on the edge of your seat! Happy Reading!
A.
As you read, circle 15 words you do not know the
definition. Complete 1 vocabulary cartoon for each of the fifteen words. See below for
example. Each cartoon has 5 steps.
1.Write word + pronunciation + part of speech
2. Write definition of word of how it is used in the
novel.
3.Create a word that rhymes with the
vocab. word.
4.Draw an image linking the rhyming word
with the vocabulary word.
5. Write three sentences for the vocabulary
word.
B.
Annotate in your novel.
Highlight, underline, use brackets, circle, and write in the margins of your books! Write
and highlight in your own book, use Sticky Notes if the book is not yours, or use
notebook paper to write your annotations. Be sure to record your page numbers for the
sticky notes and notebook paper.
** Simply underlining and highlighting text does not constitute annotating. You must
make marginal notes to prove that you are interacting with the text, and your
annotations will then provide a better understanding of each book.
1.
Main Idea – At the end of each chapter, write one
sentence that summarizes the main idea for each chapter. This will also help in plot
development as you read.
2.
Characters – As you read, annotate passages for
characterization of the main characters. Keep a list of your characters inside the
front cover of the book and identify at least three pages where significant
characteristics or quotes can be found that provide insight to that character. Be sure
to mark in the text margins and beside the passage - the first time the characters are
introduced – their physical descriptions – what they say, do, and think. Note any
other characters that might provide valid support to your characters. Annotate any
subsequent text that provides noteworthy evidence to support character
development.
3.
Setting – Annotate all passages that pertain to setting.
The time and place of the story.
4.
Vocabulary – Circle any vocabulary that is unfamiliar and
place a synonym in the margin by the passage.
5.
Literary elements – Highlight or underline familiar
devices used by the author that are used to make the books more interesting or
intriguing. Be sure to annotate in the margin what the device is and what it reveals
in reference to character, setting, or plot. Examples include: Similes, Metaphors,
Personification, Foreshadowing, Irony, and Imagery.
SEE SAMPLE ANNOTATED PAGE FROM A SEPARATE PEACE
C.
Write a dialectical journal entry, one quotation per
chapter. Make sure you include the page and chapter for each quotation (see format below and
six different ways to write a dialectic journal entry).
(Q) Question – ask about something in the passage that is unclear
(C) Connection – make a connection to your life, the world, or another text
(R) Reflection – think deeply about what the passage means in a broad sense –not just the
characters in the story/author of the novel. What conclusions can you draw about the world,
about human nature, or just the way things work?
(E) Evaluation – make a judgment about what the author is trying to say
(P) Predict – anticipate what will occur based on what’s in the passage
(CL) Clarify – answer earlier questions or confirm/disaffirm a prediction
On the left side of your paper -Write one (1) quote per chapter.
Chapter/
Pg. #
On the right side of your paper -Choose one (1) of six (6) ways to
respond to the quote.
1. "Kino could see things without
looking at them."
1/pg. 3
(Q) Does Kino have a strong sense of awareness?
Is he insecure? Is he always alert?
2/pg. 15
(C) This passage reminds me of a time in my life
when my mother would not let her oldest
children go out because she was worried they
might not come home the next day. A mother
must eventually let go and let the child show
responsibility
for their actions.
3/pg. 21
(R) One way this line can be explained is that
people make up a town. If there are nervous
people, then the town will have a lot of rules
because they will not feel safe. If the people are
happy, then the town will have many
celebrations. Just like an animal
has emotions, people do to and those emotions
make up the town.
4/pg.41
( E) What the author is trying to say
here is that if one wants to be left
alone or ignored or forgotten, then
continuing following the rules, but if one wants
to be noticed or their voice heard, then one
must not follow the norm and step out of the
box.
2. "Perhaps Juana had sucked out the poison in
time, but she had not
sucked out her worry over her firstborn."
3. "A town is a thing like a colonial
animal."
4. "If every single man and woman,
child and baby, acts and conducts
itself in a known pattern and breaks
no walls and differs with no one and
experiments in no way and is not
sick and does not endanger the ease and peace
of mind or steady unbroken flow of the town,
then that unit can disappear and never be heard
of."
5. "Kino opened his eyes in the
darkness, for he sensed movement
near him, but he did not move."
6. "Kino's voice said quietly." Apolonia, do not cry
out. We are not hurt."
D.
5/pg. 58
(P) I predict someone has finally
found Kino and will rescue him, but
because of all the bad things that
have happened, Kino thinks it might
be another downfall.
6/pg. 64
(CL) My prediction earlier was correct in that
Kino was found. He recognized her cry and knew
there was no danger up ahead.
Respond to the three (3) written essay prompt (written
or typed).
E.
Turn all four (4) requirements, listed above, in no later
than the first day of school, to my English II teacher.
WRITTEN RESPONSE QUESTION 1 (DESCRIPTION)
Describe your personality. What kind of person are you? Are
you happy with the way you are? What would you like to change,
if anything, about yourself? Who do you aspire to become? How do
you see yourself sophomore year?
WRITTEN RESPONSE QUESTION 2 (EXPOSITORY)
Life is full of momentous events that change the course of
our futures. These events may occur because of a decision that
someone makes or because of uncontrollable circumstances.
Describe a momentous event in your life and explain how it
affected your future.
WRITTEN RESPONSE QUESTION 3 (PERSUASIVE)
Many young people have strong opinions about whether or not
their communities are desirable places for teens to live. Think
about your community and if it is a desirable place for teens to
live. Write a response persuading parents of teens who live in
another area to move to or avoid your community.