Summer Reading

Since your summer reading projects will count as a quiz and a test grade, it is important that you are prepared to complete/submit all elements by the due dates. This is one of your first opportunities to show me why you chose an honors class. I hope to see your best work and hear what you have to say about the reading selections.

Download the Summer Reading Packet at http://www.grafton.k12.ma.us/. Click on Summer Reading and select Freshman Honors English. If you have questions, email me at rossettich@grafton.k12.ma.us.

Due Monday, September 8 (WHITE DAY) or Tuesday, September 9 (GREEN DAY): Free Choice Book Discussion

Bring to class on the above date:
1. Signed Parent Book Approval form
2. Your free choice book (keep it in class w/ you until you complete your book discussion)
3. Discussion question responses for Summer Reading Project #1
**You may type or print your notes; it should be about 2 pages (the length noted in the directions).
**Your notes should aid you in providing specific responses to the discussion questions.
**Your notes should not include outside research; they should be your impressions and recollections from the book you read.
**They DO NOT need to be in complete sentences. An outline or organized brainstorming (web, chart, etc.) might make it easier to find the detail you want more quickly.

Discussions begin and continue through next class
1. They will be timed to ensure fairness and good time management (5 minutes).
2. I will ask you questions based on the discussion questions and corresponding follow ups.
3. You will listen to the discussions of other students; disrespect will not be tolerated.
4. Though we will not get to all discussions on this day, you must be prepared to discuss your book as you will not be able to choose which day you will present.

Due Tuesday, September 16 (WHITE) or Wednesday, September 17 (GREEN): Holden’s Scrapbook (The Catcher in the Rye)

1. Follow all directions noted on the assignment sheet/document.