Summer Reading and Writing - High School
Course #:
ENGL
Division:
English
Department:
High School English
Suggested Age:
14-17
Prerequisites:
?
Course Description:
This Online summer class will keep your student reading, writing, and thinking in enjoyable ways through the summer months. Class time will involve discussion of what has been or will be read while also providing engaging and interactive writing activities for students.The objective is for students to have unique interactions with reading and writing while maintaining mental activity through the summer in preparation for the coming school year.
Students will have one hour of class time each week for eight weeks. Through the week, students should plan to work 30 minutes a day on reading and any activities given by the teacher. Work time is dependent on the student's ability and may fluctuate.
Curriculum/Materials:
Book List:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Pilgrim’s Progress by Bunyan (revised by Alan Vermilye ISBN 9781948481120)
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
If time allows, students will also read several short stories, provided by faculty. A list will be sent to parents before the short stories are read.