Huntsville City Schools Summer Reading Edith K. Pickens Director Secondary Programs March 18, 2014

Huntsville City Schools Summer Reading Program The purpose of summer reading is to encourage students to practice reading skills and to develop an enjoyment for reading contemporary novels. The plan for summer reading was developed by two committees representing high schools and middle schools. These committees have been at work on the summer reading project for months. Committees include teachers, parents and community members. Informal feedback from students, parents and teachers was considered when developing the 2014 summer reading plan.

High Schools and Middle Schools Summer Reading for High Schools and Middle Schools All students in grades 6-12 will have a list of novels from which to choose their summer reading selection. There is a list of novels for grades 6 – 8 and a separate list for grades 9 – 12. Students who participate in honors and AP courses will have additional reading requirements. Summer reading information will be posted on the HCS website.

Middle Years Selections

High School Selections

High Schools and Middle Schools Summer Reading for High Schools and Middle Schools Students will read one of the four novels from the list for their grade span. Students will complete authentic assessments. We hope that families will choose to read the selected novel together and welcome parent support as students complete the assessment of their choice. We encourage local churches, civic organizations and businesses to host “book talks” and other community activities to support summer reading.

Middle School Honors English Selections Seventh grade Sixth grade Eighth grade

High School Honors/AP English Selections Tenth grade Twelfth grade Ninth grade Eleventh grade

Assessment Options Cartography Character Diary Letters between Characters Graphic Novel Artistic Gallery Brochure Newspaper Book Jacket Movie Trailer “Write the next chapter” Character Biography