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HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org ELA Summer Reading Assignment Required for All Grades It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Students must read 4 books this summer to complete the assignment. You can read any books you want, but if you want some suggestions, look at the Suggestions for Summer Reading list. Readers should pick books that appeal to them. 2. Students must write about each of the 4 books they read this summer. Writing about a book can help you understand it better; you must write about each book you read in one of the following ways: Option 1: Write a book review. Do you recommend this book to other readers? Why or why not? (Check newspapers, in print or online, and magazines like Time for examples of book reviews.) Option 2: Do some creative writing. Your creative work can be anything that relates to the book: a song, a poem, a short story, a play, a film, or any combination of genres. You can re-write a scene from the perspective of another character. You could re-imagine the plot in a different setting. You could re-write the ending. You could write a poem that deals with a theme or a character in the book. Whatever kind of text you write, include an explanation that links your creative work back to the book you read. Explain how your work is related to the author’s work. Option 3: Write a letter to the author about the book. The content of the letter is up to you. You can talk about your favorite parts of the book. You can ask the author how he came up with the idea for the book or why she chose to develop the plot or characters or theme in a certain way. You can explain ways you think the book relates to your own life, or you can make connections between the book and the real world. Option 4: Select an interesting issue raised in the book. Write a brief explanation of how the issue was raised and why you find it interesting. Research the topic further, and write about your research, citing sources as needed. 3. Students will turn in their 4 writing samples to their ELA teacher on the 1st day of school in August. They may be asked to share their reading experiences with the class. HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Some Suggestions for Ninth Grade Summer Reading (see http://www.haisln.org/recommendedreadinglists.html for even more suggestions) Series The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer—fantasy, action, humor The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien—fantasy, action, classic The His Subtle Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman—fantasy, action The Alex Rider Adventure series by Anthony Horowitz—action, spy thriller The Cirque du Freak series by Darren Shan—dark fantasy, vampires The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis—fantasy, action, classic The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling—fantasy, magic, action The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins—dystopia, action The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan—fantasy, action The Books of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau—dystopia, politics The Inkheart trilogy by Cornelia Funke—fantasy, action The DriftX series by Todd Strasser—action, car chase The Vladimir Tod series by Heather Brewer—vampires, action Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto—manga, action, mythology Nonfiction American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang Warriors Versus Warriors: Ten Fighters, Five Battles, ONE WINNER by Catherine Brereton, Philip Steele, and Hannah Wilson Eat This, Not That! By David Zinczeko How to Build a Robot Army: Tips on Defending the Earth Against Alien Invaders by Daniel H Wilson Action and Sports Fantasy The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Plain Kate by Erin Bow The Boneshaker by Kate Milford Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury Tangerine by Edward Bloor Dying to Win by Patricia Rushford Losing is Not An Option by Rich Wallace Summerland by Michael Chabon Travel Team by Mike Lupica Slam! by Walter Dean Myers Graphic Novels and Manga Realistic Fiction Green Monk by Brandon Dayton Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Smile by Raina Telgemeier Izzy, Willy-Nilly by Cynthia Voigt Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Some Suggestions for Tenth Grade Summer Reading (see http://www.haisln.org/recommendedreadinglists.html for even more suggestions) Here’s some lists of popular books you could read. Remember, though, that you can read any four books you want, even if they’re not on the list. Series The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien—fantasy, action, classic The His Subtle Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman—fantasy, action The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis—fantasy, action, classic The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling—fantasy, magic, action The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins—dystopia, action The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer—romance, action, vampires The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeline L’Engle—science fiction, fantasy, action The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld—dystopia, romance The Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy by Carrie Ryan—dystopia, zombies, romance The Solitary series by Alexander Gordon Smith—prison, action, dystopia Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto—manga, action, mythology The Vladimir Tod series by Heather Brewer—vampires, action HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Nonfiction This is Why You're Fat: Where Dreams Become Heart Attacks by Jessica Amason and Richard Blakeley Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri and Randy DuBurke Ghosts: Caught on Film by Melvyn Willin Fantasy Matched by Allie Condie The Maze Runner by James Dashner Reckless by Cornelia Funke The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey Graphic Novels and Manga The Zabime Sisters by Aristophane American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Gene Luen Yang Green Monk by Brandon Dayton Action and Sports Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers Saturday Night Dirt by Will Weaver Iceman by Chris Lynch Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger Offsides by Eric Esckilsen Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Marcus Zusak Summerland by Michael Chabon Realistic Fiction Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu Nothing but the Truth by Avi The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez Tex by S.E. Hinton HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Some Suggestions for Eleventh Grade Summer Reading (see http://www.haisln.org/recommendedreadinglists.html for even more suggestions) Series The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien—fantasy, action, classic The His Subtle Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman—fantasy, action The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis—fantasy, action, classic The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling—fantasy, magic, action The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins—dystopia, action The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer—romance, action, vampires The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeline L’Engle—science fiction, fantasy, action The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld—dystopia, romance The Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy by Carrie Ryan—dystopia, zombies, romance The Solitary series by Alexander Gordon Smith—prison, action, dystopia Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto—manga, action, mythology HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Nonfiction World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained by John Bowker Drive by Daniel Pink Romance Matched by Allie Condie Dark Song by Gail Giles Jinx by Meg Cabot Dreamland by Sarah Dessen Fantasy Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver The Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King Wicked by Gregory Maguire Graphic Novels and Manga Chew Volume 1 by John Layman and Rob Guillory Maus by Art Spiegelman Set to Sea by Drew Weing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Gene Luen Yang Action and Sports Saturday Night Dirt by Will Weaver Iceman by Chris Lynch Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger Offsides by Eric Esckilsen Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Marcus Zusak Summerland by Michael Chabon Realistic Fiction Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu Dreamland by Sarah Dessen Nothing but the Truth by Avi Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez Tex by S.E. HintonSome Suggestions for Twelfth Grade Summer Reading (see http://www.haisln.org/recommendedreadinglists.html for even more suggestions) Series The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien—fantasy, action, classic The His Subtle Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman—fantasy, action The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis—fantasy, action, classic The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling—fantasy, magic, action The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins—dystopia, action The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer—romance, action, vampires The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeline L’Engle—science fiction, fantasy, action The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld—dystopia, romance The Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy by Carrie Ryan—dystopia, zombies, romance The Solitary series by Alexander Gordon Smith—prison, action, dystopia Nonfiction Texts From Last Night: All the Texts No One Remembers Sending by Lauren Leto and Ben Bator Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong by Jen Yates I Could Tell You But Then You Would Have to Be Destroyed By Me by Trevor Paglen Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America by Karen Blumenthal Graphic Novels and Manga Yummy: The Last Days of Southside Shorty by G. Neri and Randy Duburke Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Maus by Art Spiegelman Set to Sea by Drew Weing Romance Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Matched by Allie Condie Dark Song by Gail Giles Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Fantasy The Magicians by Lev Grossman Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King Beloved by Toni Morrison Vic and Blood by Harlan Ellison Action and Sports Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers Saturday Night Dirt by Will Weaver Iceman by Chris Lynch Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger Offsides by Eric Esckilsen Fighting Ruben Wolfe by Marcus Zusak Summerland by Michael Chabon Realistic Fiction Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu Dreamland by Sarah Dessen Nothing but the Truth by Avi Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY Houston High 9431 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX, 77099 Phone: 713 492 0214 Fax: 713 640 5581Web: www.hshigh.org
