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Requirements for MHS English Department
Reading
Details on required texts and related assignments for grades 9-12 for summer 2020 can be found by clicking on this document: 2020 Summer Reading Assignments Grades 9-12. PLEASE NOTE: This document is a PDF which may not render correctly if opened on a cell phone so the information has been listed below as well.REQUIRED TEXT(S) AND ASSIGNMENTS
GRADE 9
9th Grade College Prep
Required Reading:1-The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian—Sherman Alexie
Assignment:
- Fill in the Elements of Fiction Definition Chart. Then take notes while reading and complete the Application of the Elements of Fiction Chart for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
9th Grade Honors
Required Reading:1-The Hate U Give—Angie Thomas
2-The Namesake—Jhumpa Lahiri
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading the assigned texts. Notes should focus on:
- identity (how it is shaped, impacted, changed, etc.)
- how one’s home shapes one’s identity
- significant quotes
- symbolism, themes, and other notable literary devices
GRADE 10
10th Grade College Prep
Required Reading:1- The 57 Bus—Dashka Slater
Assignment:
- Detailed assignment requirements and expectations are outlined on the doc found HERE
10th Grade Honors
Required Reading:1-To Kill a Mockingbird—Harper Lee
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
- Print and complete the Bank of Knowledge handout found on the English Department website HERE
GRADE 11 COLLEGE PREP
(Please complete the assignment for your FALL course placement)
11th Grade Heroes, Villains & Monsters CP
Required Reading:1-Underground Railroad-Colson Whitehead
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
11th Grade And Justice for All CP
Required Reading:1-Underground Railroad- Colson Whitehead
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
GRADE 11 HONORS
(Please complete the assignment for your FALL course placement)
11th Grade Heroes, Villains & Monsters Honors
Required Reading:
1-Chronicle of a Death Foretold—Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Recommended Reading:
2-Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be—Frank Bruni
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
11th Grade And Justice for All Honors
Required Reading:
1-Chronicle of a Death Foretold—Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Recommended Reading:
2-Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be—Frank Bruni
Assignment:
- Take notes while reading for use during class discussion. Some items to look for might include significant quotes, evidence of symbolism or themes, notable use of literary devices, etc.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT GRADES 11 and 12
Advanced Placement Language & Composition
Required Reading:1 - The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids - Alexandra Robbins
2 - Choose one (1) “Required Choice Text” listed on the AP Lang Summer Reading Assignment doc HERE
Assignment:
- Detailed assignment requirements and expectations for both readings are outlined on the AP Lang Summer Reading Assignment doc linked on the MHS English department website HERE
Advanced Placement Literature & Composition
Required Reading:1 - Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison
2 - AP Literary Terms and Techniques (in AP Lit Summer Assignment doc HERE)
Assignment:
Detailed assignment requirements and expectations are outlined on the AP Lit Summer Reading Assignment doc HERE