Summer Reading
Grade 9
Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Kinzer,
Survey of Literature teachers
Summer reading
programs boost
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT!
Summer Reading at SUN VALLEY
❖ All students entering grades 9-12
complete Summer Reading at Sun Valley.
❖ Summer Reading assignments are DUE
for all students on the FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL!
❖ Summer Reading assignments are
available on the PDSD webpage...just
print and complete!
How many books do I have to read?
❖ All students entering 9th grade,
whether taking Accelerated or Honors
Survey of Literature, must read TWO
books from the choice list provided.
❖ Review the choice books and their
descriptions and select books that are
interesting to you!
Popular Book Choices
❖ The Hunger Games series
❖ Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The
Lightning Thief AND The Sea of Monsters
❖ Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper and The
Pact
❖ Prom by Laurie Anderson
❖ ...AND MORE!!!
Your Summer Reading selections will help
you MAKE CONNECTIONS to the literature
we read in Survey of Literature! Prepare
to read The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, To
Kill a Mockingbird, and more!
Reading Logs
❖ All students must complete three
Reading Logs for each book; therefore,
each student will turn in SIX Reading
Logs on the first day of school.
❖ Divide each book into thirds, and
complete a Reading Log for each section.
Reading Logs
Reading Logs- FIVE EVENTS
Reading Logs- FIVE EVENTS
❖ Students must provide a DETAILED
SUMMARY of the main events in each
section of the books.
❖ Do not just list the five events, provide
thorough explanations for each!
Reading Logs:
POOR Event Examples
1. Katniss likes to hunt.
2. Katniss is going to be a tribute for the
games.
This section should include a more
detailed summary of events...
Reading Logs:
GOOD EVENT EXAMPLES
1. The exposition of the novel begins on the day of the
reaping in District 12; each district is forced by the
Capitol (government) to select tributes for The Hunger
Games. Katniss and her best friend Gale are hunting
before the reaping.
2. Against all odds, Prim Everdeen is selected at the
reaping, but her older sister Katniss volunteers to be
the female tribute in her place. Peeta Mellark is
selected as the male tribute.
3. Events continued...
Reading Logs- FIVE WONDERINGS
Reading Logs- FIVE WONDERINGS
❖ Reflect on the main ideas in each
section.
❖ What BIG QUESTIONS or IDEAS come to
mind that need clarification?
❖ What PREDICTIONS can you make?
Reading Logs:
WONDERINGS- EXAMPLES
Bad vs. Good examples based on The Hunger
Games:
❖ BAD- “Why does Peeta do that?”
❖ GOOD- “Why does Peeta make his crush
on Katniss public? Is he looking out for
himself or for Katniss? I think that his
feelings are true, but does Katniss return
his affections, and what about Gale?
Reading Logs- IMPORTANT PASSAGES
Reading Logs- IMPORTANT PASSAGES
❖ What passages stood out to you while
reading?...
❖ What passages were interesting, funny,
thought-provoking, or puzzling?...
❖ Reference these passages and MAKE
PERSONAL CONNECTIONS to real life,
film, TV, literature, etc.
❖ Make sure to include page numbers!
Reading Logs:
Important Passages: BAD Example
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was
your last hope.”
I never forget a face I see!!
Notice there is NO page number, character name,
and no real explanation or personal connection to
the quote. The quote should be explained and then
also a connection should be made.
Reading Logs:
Important Passage GOOD Example
“You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last
hope.” Katniss Everdeen, Pg 85
I think the emphasis is on the word “last”. This
person is your last hope- you're putting everything into
them, in the hopes that, maybe, just maybe, you'll
come out victorious. They're what you dream about
when you're trying to look towards the upside of your
unfortunate situation. This reminds me of when I focus
on doing everything for my Grandma’s memory when
things get difficult, whether it is sports or school.
Questions about Summer Reading?
❖ Any questions now?
❖ If questions arise, ask your English
teachers and/or email Mrs. Schneider
(lschneider@pdsd.org) and Mrs. Kinzer
(kkinzer@pdsd.org)
THANK YOU!
We look forward to receiving your
Summer Reading assignments on the
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER
and HAPPY READING!