• E108 HONORS ENGLISH SUMMER READING INFORMATION NEWSLETTER

    We are excited to offer you the opportunity to choose your summer reading book!

    From Mr. Curtin, Ms. Darby, Mr. Leonard, Mrs. Means, Mrs. Peterson, Ms. Postelli.

    At Schaumburg High School, we encourage reading and critical thinking. To continue your educational growth, find a summer reading book that you would be interested in exploring! Any genre-your choice!

     

    Summer Reading Requirements:

    Choose a book: You can access your local library. This not only gives you access to a wide selection but also supports your community library.

    Parental Approval: Before you check out your book, please make sure that your parents or guardians have reviewed and approved your selection.

    Fiction and Page Count: The book must be a work of fiction and contain at least 200 pages. This helps ensure that you have a substantial text to explore during the summer.

    Discussion Questions: On the second day of school, we will have a class discussion about the novels you read over the summer. To prepare, you may review your book and take notes to help you participate.

     

    IMPORTANT DATES:

    August 11 | First Day of School

    August 12 | Book Discussion

  • E108 Summer Reading Discussion Questions

    1. What is the main idea or central theme of the book? How does this theme apply to our current society?

    2. How did the main character change from beginning to end? What can be learned from that character and their growth?

    3. Where and when does the book take place, and how does that affect the story?

    4. How does the structure of the book (chapters, timelines, points of view) shape your experience as a reader?

    5. What writing style or techniques did the author use effectively (e.g., dialogue, description, humor, suspense)? Can you give any examples? What choices did the author make that you admired or questioned?

    6. What do you think the title means, and how does it connect to the story?

    7. What inequalities or injustices are present in the book? How do they affect the characters or individuals involved? How do the characters respond to injustice and/or oppression? Were their responses effective or meaningful?

    8. Does the book explore topics like race, gender, class, ability, or identity? How are these issues portrayed?

    9. Who holds power in the book, and how is that power used or abused? Are there any characters or groups whose voices are silenced or overlooked? Why do you think that is?

    10. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
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