Summer Reading 2020: 9th Grade Reads

Here is Ms. Nordleaf's challenge to rising 9th graders:  read two different genres of literature this summer. Students are required to read at least two of the books from the Recommended Reading List for 9th Grade and have a conversation with a family member about that book.

Read one fiction book from the list and one book of poetry.

OR

Read one graphic novel based on non-fiction and one mystery that is fiction.

OR 

Read one dystopian fiction and one graphic novel.

OR

The options are endless.

1. Prepare quotes from ONE of your chosen books for a writing assignment that Ms. Nordleaf will give in September.
2. Produce a creative book response for your favorite book you read.

Quotes from the book. As you read, gather five quotes. You will be using these as notes for a paragraph you will write in September. Specifically, prepare by doing the following:

• Write down five quotes that seem important to the book or that are interesting to you.
• After each quote, write down what interests you about it, or why you chose it.

The creative book response. This response is intended to develop your connection to the book in a creative way. Read this article by Diana Mitchell, Fifty Alternatives to the Book Report, for fifty different options for doing this.  

Some examples might include writing a letter to a character and getting one back, creating a travel brochure for 18^th century Ghana or 19^th century Mississippi, writing a news article about a significant event from the book, or making a movie trailer. 

The point of the book project is partly to give you an imaginative way to process your chosen book. It’s also a way for Ms.Nordleaf to see your interests and creativity, to see the kinds of connections you make, and to get a glimpse into what kind of learner you are. The project is not intended to stress you out! For this reason, please spend no more than a couple hours on the creative book response (unless you’re having a blast creating it!)

1. Get copies of your books, from Amazon or your local independent bookstore or Kitsap Regional Library, and read them.
2. Write down 5 quotes as you read from your favorite book.

• Write down five quotes that seem important to the book or that are interesting to you.
• After each quote, write down what interests you about it, or why you chose it.

3. Produce a creative book response.

If you have questions or concerns, email Ms. Nordleaf at gnordleaf@westsoundacademy.org