·          Select two (2) works from the appropriate grade level summer reading list. The lists for all grade levels may be found at the SCCPS website: http://www.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/home - click on Summer Reading Lists

·          Read both works.

·          Students in AP or IB English classes need to check with your school/teacher for your reading list.

·          Students will choose two books to read. All assignments are due by Thursday, September 17, 2009. (Students who are not enrolled in an English class until second semester must turn their work into the department chairperson by the same deadline.)

·          The total score for all three completed assignments (log, activity, and writing assignment) will represent 5% of the student’s first nine weeks’ grade.

Assignments

·          All students will keep a Reader’s Log (date, title of the book, pages read and amount of time spent reading) of time spent reading for both books and have it signed by a parent.

·          Choose one activity from the activity list to show comprehension of one book read. Be sure to include a one page explanation of what was learned while completing the project.

·          Classroom Assignment – Upon returning to school, each student will be responsible for presenting the above activity in class. Grades 9:12 students will be given a written assignment in which the student will respond to specific prompts:

- For Nonfiction books:

Write a letter to the author of the book explaining what you deem to be the most useful aspects of its contents. Explain what impact this new information will have on the readers’ lives. Include some suggestions as to how the book could be improved upon in subsequent editions.

- For Fiction books for Ninth Grade:

Consider the main characters in the novel. Discuss the central characters and three or four of their key personality traits. Analyze the changes in these characters over the time frame of the novel. How do the relationships between characters contribute to the action and meaning of the book?

Activity List

·          Poster: Create a visual representation of the novel based upon eight story elements: theme, characters, problem, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. Include the book title and author’s name.

·          Power Point Presentation: Design eight to ten slides that showcase the novel. Create a slide for each of the following: book title, author’s name, main character(s), setting, theme, plot, conflict and conclusion. Graphics are optional.

·          Scrapbook/Creative Journal: Provide personal responses to five chapters or favorite scenes from the book. The reader’s responses may include, but are not limited to: a poem, drawing, collage, or written journal entry. Design a creative cover to compile your work.

·          Travel Brochure: Design a brochure (pamphlet) advertising the setting of your book as a vacation spot. Use words and pictures to convince your readers that this setting is an exciting, interesting, educational, relaxing, scenic, historical, etc. place to visit.

·          Board Game: Create a board game based on the characters and events of the book you read. Include clearly written instructions, a board, and playing pieces. Players of the game should learn what happened in the book by playing your game. Nonfiction: Create a game designed to teach the most important information (scientific, historical, etc.) you learned from your book.

·          Quilt: Choose the major events in the book and design a quilt square for each. Each square is based on a different character or scene from the book. Draw your designs in pencil first and then paint your squares or glue materials such as felt or yarn to fill in the design. Sew your pieces together to complete the quilt. (Can be made of paper!) Make sure you include the title and author of the book on your quilt.

·          Comic Strip: Draw a four panel (or longer) comic strip based on the events of your book. Remember that a comic strip does not have to be humorous; the tone of you strip should be appropriate to the tone of your book. Nonfiction: Draw a comic strip designed to teach something you learned from your book. Make sure it clearly conveys the information.