Grace Christian Academy Upper School Summer Reading

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1 Grace Christian Academy Upper School Summer Reading GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 1

2 Table of Contents English 9 College Prep... 3 English 9 Honors... 5 English 10 College Prep/Honors... 8 English 11 College Prep... 9 English 12 College Prep AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Annotating Instructions Annotation Rubric GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 2

3 English 9 College Prep ~ Mrs. Sexton (lsexton@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Welcome to ninth-grade English! Although I hope you will make reading a regular part of your summer activities, you will be required to read TWO books. You will find assignments for your reading below. All assignments will be due on Friday, August 10 th. The assignments will count as a test grade; in addition, you will be tested on your understanding of the books during the first few weeks of school. Please feel free to me if you have any questions. Book 1: You Have a Brain: A Teen s Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. by Ben Carson *Please purchase a new or lightly used copy of the book (no markings on the pages) because you will be responsible for annotating the texts. If you have trouble locating it at local bookstores, you can find inexpensive copies on Amazon.com, BN.com, and other online bookstores. *Be advised that purchasing used copies of books on Amazon.com from a 3 rd party often delays shipping, since it is shipped at the convenience of the 3 rd party. Text Overview: Growing up, renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson - prominently known as the first doctor to successfully separate conjoined twins - faced many challenges: abandonment by his father, trouble at school, the turbulence of inner-city Detroit, and a violent temper. But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson discovered eight principles that turned his future upside down. In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson gives students an inspirational look at the faith and wisdom that helped him meet life's obstacles (spiritually, academically, personally, and mentally) and leap over them, motivating teens to think big, dream big, work hard, pursue God, and break free of any fear that holds them back. Carson s words are studded with biblical principles rooted in his favorite book of the Bible: Proverbs. Assignment #1 of 2: Annotation Guide and Rubric: Annotation is a key component of close reading. Since we will annotate texts throughout the year, you need to understand the expectations for annotation. Please consider the following while annotating a text. We expect annotations on EVERY page! Make brief comments in the margins. Use any white space available. Circle or put boxes, triangles or clouds around words or phrases. Connect words, phrases, and ideas with arrows or lines. NEVER simply underline or highlight a passage you MUST write something with underlining. Why did you underline that? Feel free to use post-it notes. Have a conversation with the text. Talk (write) back to it in the margins. Ask (write) questions. Comment on something that intrigues, impresses, amuses, shocks, puzzles, disturbs, repulses, aggravates Comment on lines or quotes that you think are especially significant, powerful, or meaningful. Express agreement or disagreement. Make predictions. Connect ideas to each other or to other texts. Note anything you would like to discuss or don t understand. Note any word choice that seems powerful or significant. Identify tone, mood, imagery, allusions, setting, symbols. *The most common complaint about annotating is that it slows down your reading. Yes, it does! That s the point! If annotating as you read annoys you, read a chapter, then go back and annotate. Reading text a second time is preferable anyway. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 3

4 Annotation Rubric: To receive an A grade: For an annotated book to receive an A, we would expect to see markings and written commentary on every page that reflect the majority of the suggested annotations mentioned in the bullets above. Marginal comments accomplish a variety of purposes, and the reader has clearly identified and defined any unfamiliar vocabulary words throughout the book. To receive a B grade: A book that receives a B grade may be lacking in written commentary (it doesn t appear on every page), but the underlined or highlighted areas will reflect thorough reading of the book. Marginal comments accomplish few purposes, and the reader has identified and defined few unfamiliar vocabulary words. To receive a C grade: A book that receives a C grade may be missing both highlighted and underlined areas as well as much of the written commentary. However, there is evidence of some annotations throughout the book, but not regularly dispersed (less than half of the book). Reader has made little effort to identify and define unfamiliar vocabulary words. Notations are hard to read. *Lower grades will reflect a lack of reading, possibly in skipped sections/chapters or random highlighting or underlining. Assignment #2 of 2: Writing Reflections and Reactions Choose 3 chapters from the book and type a half-page reflection on each of the 3 chapters you chose (3 reflections total). Do not use online sources I want to see what you think. Do not summarize the text. Simply discuss the thoughts you had while reading: What do the author s comments make you think about? What has inspired you? Do you disagree with anything Carson expresses? What themes or big ideas are being developed, and how is the author developing them? What are your reactions to the author's ideas, philosophy, and actions? How could you apply what Carson says in his book to your own life? Have you in fact applied some of these principles to your own life? The three reflections should be typed and meet the following requirements: Name, date, teacher s name, and class in the top left-hand corner of the paper Half-page, double spaced Size 12 pt. Times New Roman font Proofread: free of spelling and grammatical errors Book 2: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway Assignment #1 of 2: Study Guide Neatly complete the study guide found on the Moodle homepage. Assignment # 2 of 2: Choose ONE of the following to complete. 1. Write a poem where the old man shares his feelings about the sea. Your typewritten poem should be 25 lines long. 2. Compose a song (with or without lyrics) about the novel or the characters. You must either record your song or perform it live. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 4

5 English 9 Honors ~ Mrs. Raby (kraby@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignments Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 All rising ninth-grade honors students will read ONE required book and SIX short stories. Please read the descriptions of both tasks carefully and complete them in entirety. Task 1 (this contains 2 different assignments) Please purchase and read: You Have a Brain: A Teen s Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. by Ben Carson *Purchase a new or lightly used copy of the book (no markings on the pages) because you will be responsible for annotating the texts. If you have trouble locating it at local bookstores, you can find inexpensive copies on Amazon.com, BN.com, and other online bookstores. *Be advised that purchasing used copies of books on Amazon.com from a 3rd party often delays shipping, since it is shipped at the convenience of the 3rd party. Text Overview: Growing up, renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson prominently known as the first doctor to successfully separate conjoined twins - faced many challenges: abandonment by his father, trouble at school, the turbulence of inner-city Detroit, and a violent temper. But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson discovered eight principles that turned his future upside down. In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson gives students an inspirational look at the faith and wisdom that helped him meet life's obstacles (spiritually, academically, personally, and mentally) and leap over them, motivating teens to think big, dream big, work hard, pursue God, and break free of any fear that holds them back. Carson s words are studded with biblical principles rooted in his favorite book of the Bible: Proverbs. Task 1, Assignment 1: Read and Annotate the Text: Annotation is a key component of close reading. Since we will annotate texts throughout the year, you need to understand the expectations for annotation. Please consider the following while annotating a text. We expect annotations on EVERY page! Make brief comments in the margins. Use any white space available. Circle or put boxes, triangles or clouds around words or phrases. Connect words, phrases, and ideas with arrows or lines. NEVER simply underline or highlight a passage you MUST write something with underlining. Ask yourself: Why did you underline that? Feel free to use post-it notes. Have a conversation with the text. Talk (write) back to it in the margins. Ask (write) questions. Comment on something that intrigues, impresses, amuses, shocks, puzzles, disturbs, repulses, aggravates... Comment on lines or quotes that you think are especially significant, powerful, or meaningful. Express agreement or disagreement. Make predictions. Connect ideas to each other or to other texts. Note anything you would like to discuss or don t understand. Note any word choice that seems powerful or significant. Identify tone, mood, imagery, allusions, setting, symbols. *The most common complaint about annotating is that it slows down your reading. Yes, it does! That s the point! If annotating as you read annoys you, read a chapter, then go back and annotate. Reading a text a second time is preferable anyway. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 5

6 Annotation Rubric: To receive an A grade: For an annotated book to receive an A, we would expect to see markings and written commentary on every page that reflect the majority of the suggested annotations mentioned in the bullets above. Marginal comments accomplish a variety of purposes, and the reader has clearly identified and defined any unfamiliar vocabulary words throughout the book. To receive a B grade: A book that receives a B grade may be lacking in written commentary (it doesn t appear on every page), but the underlined or highlighted areas will reflect thorough reading of the book. Marginal comments accomplish few purposes, and the reader has identified and defined few unfamiliar vocabulary words. To receive a C grade: A book that receives a C grade may be missing both highlighted and underlined areas as well as much of the written commentary. However, there is evidence of some annotations throughout the book, but not regularly dispersed (less than half of the book). Reader has made little effort to identify and define unfamiliar vocabulary words. Notations are hard to read. *Lower grades will reflect a lack of reading, possibly in skipped sections/chapters or random highlighting or underlining. Task 1, Assignment 2: Writing Reflections and Reactions Choose 3 chapters from the book and type a half-page reflection on each of the 3 chapters (3 reflections total). Do not use online sources I want to see what you think. Do not summarize the text. Simply discuss the thoughts you had while reading: What do the author s comments make you think about? What has inspired you? Do you disagree with anything Carson expresses? What themes or big ideas are being developed, and how is the author developing them? What are your reactions to the author's ideas, philosophy, and actions? How could you apply what Carson says in his book to your own life? Have you in fact applied some of these principles to your own life? The three reflections should be typed and meet the following requirements: Name, date, teacher s name, and class in the top left-hand corner of the paper Half-page, double spaced Size 12 pt. Times New Roman font Proofread: free of spelling and grammatical errors Task 2: Short Stories Read the short stories listed below. A link to an online version of each text has been provided; simply copy and paste the URL into your browser. You do not need to print out the short stories or annotate them. After reading, answer the corresponding questions. Responses must be typed (12 pt. Times New Roman) in paragraph format (at least 4 complete sentences per paragraph) with proper grammar and punctuation. Avoid using first-person or second-person words. Responses must be printed and submitted on the Friday, August 10 th. Additionally, we will submit answers to Feedback Studio (turnitin.com) in class. 1). The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe: 1. What is the overall mood of the story? In your answer consider what contributes to the mood; address ALL of the following concepts in your answer: setting, sounds, rhythm of the language, descriptions of Montresor s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Provide specific details from the text to support your answer. 2. Perform a quick Google search on unreliable narrators and reliable narrators in literature. Is Montresor a reliable or unreliable narrator? Why? Provide specific details from the text to support your answer. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 6

7 2). The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry: 1. Situational irony is when the reader expects one thing to happen but something entirely different occurs. What situational irony occurs in the text? Give a detailed description. 2. What does the story seem to be saying about material possessions? How does this compare or contrast with what scripture says about material possessions? In your answer, use specific details from the text AND at least one scripture reference (quote the passage of scripture in your answer). 3). The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: 1. Why does Rainsford choose to confront Zaroff in the end, rather than to simply ambush him? What does this reveal about his personality? Refer to specific details from the text to support your answer. 2. One literary critic once said, ironically, Zaroff s belief in his invincibility as a hunter weakens him and causes his ultimate defeat. Use specific evidence from the text to either support or challenge this statement. 4). The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant: 1. Situational irony is when the reader (or even a character) expects one thing to happen but something entirely different occurs. What situational irony occurs at the end of this story? Give a detailed description. 2. Honesty is the best policy is a common saying in our culture. First, put that saying into your own words and explain what it means. Then, explain why or why not this saying can be applied to the story. Use specific details from the text to support your answer. 5). The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury: 1. Why does Mead never encounter anyone on his nightly walks? Explain. Evaluate how this helps develop or reveal Bradbury s overall message (theme). 2. What crime has Mead committed? How can this relate in a general way to the contemporary world? 6). A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury: 1. What theme or message is Bradbury conveying through this story? Give detailed evidence to support your answer. 2. How can this story s message be applied to the modern world? In your answer, identify at least 3 detailed comparisons. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 7

8 English 10 College Prep/Honors ~ Mrs. Sexton (lsexton@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Welcome to tenth-grade English! Although I hope you will make reading a regular part of your summer activities, you will be required to read two books for your summer reading assignment. All students will read A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. In addition, you will choose between Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski or Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza. You will find assignments for your reading below. All assignments will be due on Friday, August 10 th. The assignments for each book will count as a test grade; in addition, you will be tested on your understanding of the books during the first few weeks of school. Please feel free to me if you have any questions. Happy reading!! Book 1: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (no annotations required.) Assignment #1: Choose ONE of the following projects to complete. 1. Write a love poem from Sydney to Lucie. Your typewritten poem should be at least 25 lines. 2. Compose a song (with or without lyrics) about the novel or the characters. You must either record your song or perform it live. 3. Write a eulogy for one of the characters who loses his/her life in the novel. It should last at least 3 minutes. You will be expected to deliver your eulogy in class. Assignment #2: Study Guide After reading the novel, neatly complete the study guide found on the Moodle home page. Book 2 (choose 1): Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski or Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilabagiza You will need to purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy because you will be annotating the text as you read. Follow the Annotating Instructions that are attached to this packet. You will use the annotations for class discussion and the assessment on the reading. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for this assignment. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 8

9 English 11 College Prep Summer Reading ~ Mrs. Gouge (mgouge@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Welcome to English 11. Over the next few weeks, you will be reading two required books. All assignments are due on Friday, August 10 th. Students will be tested on all material after completing class discussion and presentations. Feel free to me if you have any questions. Have a great summer! Required Reading: Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt *Please purchase this book as annotations are required. Annotations should include your thoughts, questions, analysis, and rhetorical devices used by the author. Annotations will be graded according to the guide included at the end of the summer reading packet and will be part of the overall grade of the assignment. Choose one of the following books: 1. Through the Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot While trying to establish communication with an unreached and savage tribe in Ecuador, five young missionaries were killed. Learn about their passion for sharing Jesus and eagerness to go wherever God called. Their story is told by the widow of one of the slain men. 2. I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond by Michael Oher Discover the true story behind the hit movie. Read Oher s personal account of his life, the obstacles he faced, and how he broke the cycle of poverty and addiction. Told from his perspective, he offers advice on how anyone can achieve a better life. 3. UnPlanned by Abby Johnson Working for Planned Parenthood, Abby Johnson thought she was doing good work for women s health, until she witnessed her first abortion. Read about her experiences with Planned Parenthood, her spiritual journey, and how she joined the pro-life movement. Journal Assignment (required) Based on your reading of Through the Gates of Splendor, I Beat the Odds, or Unplanned, type ten journal entries reflecting on key points presented. Each entry should be 150 words in length and in MLA format. Consider the following questions as a guide for your entries. What draws you to this book? What challenges you, what surprises you, and what did you learn? How do the dreams represented in the book reflect the American Dream? Is there a difference in following the American Dream vs. following God s plan? Choose an Activity: Select one of the following activities based on your summer reading choices. 1. Interview someone who has given something up to follow God s plan. Ask him/her 10 questions about the experience. Type your questions and the responses. Do not simply ask yes or no questions. Identify the person interviewed, state your connection to him/her, and provide the date of the interview. 2. Interview someone who has succeeded because of someone else s sacrifice. Ask him/her 10 questions about the experience. Type your questions and the responses. Do not simply ask yes or no questions. Identify the person interviewed, state your connection to him/her, and provide the date of the interview. 3. Interview someone who has achieved your version of the American Dream. Ask him/her 10 questions about the accomplishment. Type your questions and the responses. Do not simply ask yes or no questions. Identify the person interviewed, state your connection to him/her, and provide the date of the interview. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 9

10 English 12 College Prep Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Welcome to Senior Summer Reading 2018! The goal is for you to enjoy the book Grit by Angela Duckworth while gaining valuable life lessons. Although written from a secular perspective, Grit can be viewed from a Christian world view. Many of the grit qualities can be found when we actively seek and understand our God s calling on our lives. Students will also be tested on the material after completing class discussions. Contact Mrs. Nordhorn at anordhorn@gcarams.org if you have questions. Required Reading: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth *Please purchase this book as annotations are required. Annotations should include your thoughts, questions, analysis, and rhetorical devices used by the author. Annotations will be graded according to the guide included at the end of the summer reading packet and will be part of the overall grade of the assignment. Assignment: Complete both an experienced-based connection and the personal reflection. Experienced based connections should be typed and printed before class on Friday, August 10 th. Personal reflections should be ready to present and submitted on Friday, August 10 th. Experienced-Based Connections: Choose ONE of the following activities. 1. Interview someone who has overcome an obstacle. Ask them 10 questions about their experience and their grit. Type your questions and their responses. 2. Interview someone you highly respect (war veteran, pastor, teacher, etc.). Ask them 10 questions about challenges they have faced and things they have persevered, using grit. Type your questions and their responses. 3. Survey 20 people (including yourself) using the Grit Scale provided in the book. Summarize your findings in one page. Personal Reflection PowerPoint: Create a PowerPoint presentation of 6 9 slides using the guide below. 1. Personal Experience: (2-3 slides) a. Explain an incident (academically, athletically, personally, spiritually, etc.) in your life that has required true grit. Photos, images, and text should reflect the challenge you have faced. Include any lessons you learned and advice you may offer. 2. Interview/Survey: (2-3 slides) a. Expound on your interview. Tell why you picked the person you interviewed, questions you asked, and what you learned about their grit in life. b. If you completed the survey, summarize your findings and what you learned about the Grit Scale. 3. Your future: (2-3 slides) a. List and explain some short-term AND long-term goals and why they may take some grit (include your grit-scale score). b. Include at least ONE Bible verse that you can apply to the challenges that you may face. c. Include TWO quotes from the book that you can use in the future as advice when grit is needed. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 10

11 AP Language and Composition ~ Mrs. Raby (kraby@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Hi AP Language students! This summer, you will be reading two books, one that has been chosen for you, and one from the list below. My goal is for you to enjoy the books while gaining valuable life lessons. Contact me if you have questions. All assignments are due on Friday, August 10 th. Students will also be tested on the material after completing class discussions. Required: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Annotations required: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy because you will be annotating the text while reading. Follow the Annotating Instructions that are attached to this packet. Annotations will be used for class discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for this assignment. Note: As you read, consider Angela Duckworth s worldview and how it might differ from a biblical worldview. Recognizing this will be helpful for you as you complete the written component of this assignment. Choose ONE of the following from the list below (it cannot be a book you have already read) Annotations required: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy because you will be annotating the text while reading. Follow the Annotating Instructions that are attached to this packet. Annotations will be used for class discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for this assignment. Parents and students, be advised that this is a recommended reading list from the AP College Board. We encourage you to read summaries and check websites such as goodreads.com and shmoop.com for content advisories and to help you determine which book is the best fit. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner The Chosen by Chaim Potok Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Illiad by Homer The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Inferno by Dante The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Moby Dick by Herman Melville Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas by Frederick Douglas A Passage to India by E.M. Forster Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe The Turn of the Screw by Henry James The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Walden by Henry David Thoreau Continue to next page for assignment. Assignment: After reading Grit and your AP book of choice, answer the following questions. These are extended answer questions; please pay attention to the word count specified in each question. Your answers should be typed, printed, and in GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 11

12 MLA format. Include the question on your answer sheet. Avoid using first-person or second-person words unless the question is opinion based. Responses must be printed and submitted the summer reading due date. 1. Identify a character from the AP book you chose who demonstrated grit as described by Angela Duckworth in her book. Your answer needs to describe at least 3 instances in which the character demonstrated grit. Thoroughly explain each of these instances and paraphrase relevant details from the text (do not quote). Your answer must be at least 200 words in length, double spaced. 2. Identify a character from the AP book you chose who did NOT demonstrate grit as described by Angela Duckworth in her book. Your answer needs to describe at least 3 instances in which the character failed to demonstrate grit. Thoroughly explain each of these instances and paraphrase relevant details from the text (do not quote). Your answer must be at least 200 words in length, double spaced. 3. Angela Duckworth in her book Grit writes from a secular worldview. Identify and describe 3 of her worldviews that could be interpreted differently using a biblical worldview. Include specific references to scripture as well as references from Grit. Each of these 3 worldviews must be separated into separate paragraphs: 3 paragraphs total. This answer should be at least 350 words in length, double spaced. 4. Personal Reflection/Connection: Identify and describe an instance in your life in which you demonstrated grit as Angela Duckworth describes. Provide specific references to the text to help provide detail and clarity when describing this personal connection. This answer must be at least 200 words in length, double spaced. 5. Personal Reflection/Connection: Identify and describe an instance in your life in which you did NOT demonstrate grit as Angela Duckworth describes. Provide specific references to the text to help provide detail and clarity when describing this personal connection. This answer must be at least 200 words in length, double spaced. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 12

13 AP Literature and Composition ~ Mrs. Misty Gouge (mgouge@gcarams.org) Summer Reading Assignment Due: Friday, August 10, 2018 Welcome to AP Literature! Over the next few weeks, you will be reading two required books, one has been chosen for you and one from the list below. My goal for you is to have a firm foundation before you begin class in August. Feel free to me if you have any questions. Have a great summer! Required: How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster Only Chapters 1, 4-7, 9, interlude, 11-12, 14, 18-interlude, 22-23, and AP level annotations required: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy because you will be annotating the text while reading. Follow the Annotating Instructions that are attached to this packet. Annotations will be used for class discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for this assignment. Note: This text is written from a secular perspective. For this reason, we will be reading only certain chapters, which will serve as an excellent foundation for our AP curriculum. Choose ONE of the following from the list below (it cannot be a book you have already read). AP level annotations required: Purchase a new copy of the book rather than getting a used or library copy because you will be annotating the text while reading. Follow the Annotating Instructions that are attached to this packet. Annotations will be used for class discussion and the assessment on the book. Remember, electronic books are not acceptable for this assignment. Parents and students, be advised that this is a recommended reading list from the AP College Board. We encourage you to read summaries and check websites such as goodreads.com and shmoop.com for content advisories and to help you determine which book is the best fit. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner The Chosen by Chaim Potok Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne Inferno by Dante The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy Moby Dick by Herman Melville Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Continue to next page for assignment. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 13

14 Assignment: To be completed after reading both required texts. Answer SIX of the following questions based on your reading of both How to Read Literature Like a Professor and your AP book choice. Each response should be 200 or more words in length, double spaced. Your answers should be typed printed, and in MLA format. Include quotes from each text, provide the MLA in-text citation, and do not use first person or second person pronouns. Printed responses are due Friday, August 10 th. We will also submit answers to Feedback Studio (turnitin.com). 1. Every Trip is a Quest (Chapter One): The real reason for a quest is always self-knowledge (Foster 3). Identify the quest in your chosen novel. Address the five aspects of a quest, how it pertains to your novel, and how a chosen character achieves self-knowledge. 2. Now, Where Have I Seen Her Before (Chapter Four): There s no such thing as a wholly original work of literature (Foster 24). You may use chapters four through seven of Professor for this answer. Identify an allusion in the novel and explain the significance. What response or expectations does the allusion provoke in the reader? 3. It s More Than Just Rain or Snow (Chapter Nine): It s never just rain (Foster 75). Choose a scene where weather or the environment is more than what it seems and explain the significance More than It s Gonna Hurt You: Concerning Violence (Chapter 11): Violence in literature, though, while it is usually literal, is usually also something else (Foster 95). Choose a scene that depicts an act of violence and pay special attention to the details. Why did the author choose this form of violence? Explain what it could mean in the larger meaning of the book thematically, symbolically, or contextually. 5. Is That a Symbol (Chapter 12): Of course it is (Foster 104). Identify a symbol in the novel and explain the significance. 6. Geography Matters (Chapter19): Geography in literature...can be revelatory of virtually any element in the work. Theme? Sure. Symbol? No problem. Plot? Without a doubt. (Foster 166). Pay special attention to the geography in the novel and explain its importance to the story, the characters, and the message the author is sending to readers. 7. It s Never Just Heart Disease And Rarely Just Illness (Chapter 23): The choice of illness is quite telling (Foster 220). Identify a character in the novel who suffers from an illness. Why would the author choose that disease for the character? Explain the literal disease and the symbolic meaning. 8. Is He Serious? And Other Ironies (Chapter 26): Irony trumps everything (Foster 252). Identify an example of irony in the novel and explain its significance. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 14

15 Annotating Instructions - GCA Upper School English Department Purpose: Annotating a book helps to improve the reader s understanding of the story s characters, plot, vocabulary, themes and style. It also serves as a way for the reader to review the text without having to re-read entire passages. In a sense, the reader becomes actively involved in the storyline and, therefore, able to respond to the text as it progresses. Materials needed: a personal copy of the book, pencil/pen, and highlighter Suggestions: Highlight important sentences, small passages, small quotes do not over highlight. A written (pencil) note should accompany every highlighted passage use the side margin. Circle unfamiliar vocabulary words keep a list on the back cover, provide definitions. Note confusing passages with a question mark return and clarify later, as needed. Mark important pages with a star in the upper right corner note why the page is important under the star. Briefly summarize at the end of each chapter. Keep a list of important events, stylistic techniques, etc., on the inside cover. Annotations should be seen throughout most of the book. Remember: Annotating is personal! Your text won t look exactly like someone else s. Also, be selective in what you annotate; you get to choose key/important events, so pick wisely. GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 15

16 Grace Christian Academy- Annotation Rubric A (Excellent, exceeds expectations) Entire text is thoroughly annotated, indicating evidence of consistent thoughtful interaction with the text. Comments reveal thinking well beyond the surface/plot level of the work. Marginal comments accomplish a variety of purposes. Notations might include questions, observations, summary, analysis, recognition of shifts in time/place/speaker, stylistic and literary devices noted, connections to other works read, etc. Reader has clearly identified unfamiliar vocabulary and defined those words through context or research. Notations are legible and clear; reader can easily recall specific passages by consulting annotation. B (Proficient, meets expectations) Entire text is reasonably well annotated, indicating evidence of good interaction with the text. Comments reveal thinking somewhat beyond the surface/plot level of the work. Marginal comments attempt to accomplish a variety of purposes. Notations might include questions, observations, summary, analysis, recognition of shifts in time/place/speaker, stylistic devices noted, connections to other works read, etc. Reader has identified some unfamiliar vocabulary and defined some of those words through context or research. Notations are legible and clear. C (Adequate, fails to meet some expectations) Text is sporadically annotated, indicating little evidence of interaction with the text. Comments reveal thinking largely confined to the surface/plot level of the work. Marginal comments characterized by plot level questions or simplistic summary. Reader has made little effort to identify some unfamiliar vocabulary. Notations are hard to read. D (Inadequate, fails to meet expectations) Minimal annotations, indicating no meaningful interaction with the text. No variety. No attempt at identifying or defining unfamiliar vocabulary. F (Text not annotated. No evidence of completion of the assignment.) GCA Upper School Summer Reading page 16