Reading 2010
Updated as of July 6, 2010
As an educational institution, we feel strongly that students should consistently read a variety of printed materials beyond their textbooks, magazines, the newspaper and the computer screen. Students who read regularly perform better in school, have a broader range of general knowledge upon which to draw, score better on standardized tests including the SAT, become better writers, develop more refined language skills, become better spellers, expand their vocabularies, and learn to make inferences and evaluations. Silent reading is a developmental process that needs to be nurtured and sustained. Our summer reading program is one way that we hope to encourage our students to read for recreation and enjoyment.
We strongly advise our students to read actively and critically (making margin notes, outlining or paraphrasing each chapter) and to avoid simply underlining or highlighting every other sentence. Students will be given a reading assessment on the first full week of school next Fall. Their score on these reading tests will be added into their 1st quarter grades.
Seniors will need to begin their summer reading with the generic English department assignments (see below). Once they receive their schedules, they can begin the remaining of the reading assignments. Schedules will be mailed July 16, 2010.
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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English 1, English 1A |
The Lord of the Flies
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William Golding |
Jesuit Summer Reading Log 2010 |
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Students in English 1, English 1A and English 1B are required to keep a reading log as part of their summer reading assignment. Although you are welcome to hand-write each entry initially, the final reading log that you turn in must be typed. |
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English 1XL |
The Odyssey |
Translator: Allen Mandelbaum
New York, Bantam 1991. |
2010 Summer Reading Assignment 1XL |
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Please note: Only those students who demonstrate unusual competency in English, and who have an outstanding record of academic achievement in junior high school as well as high verbal, language and reading scores are placed in our accelerated (XL) English grouping. This is a competitive placement with only the top 5% of the students placed in the course. Those students who were placed in the English 1XL class will be notified by mail. |
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English 2 |
A Separate Peace |
John Knowles |
Jesuit Summer Reading Log 2010 |
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English 2XL |
The Once and Future King |
T.E. White |
Mr. Shakely's website |
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Students accepted in the English 2XL class should check Mr. Shakely's website during the summer for the assignment. |
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English 3 (American Lit and Comp) |
The Road |
Cormac McCarthy |
Jesuit Summer Reading Log 2010 |
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AP English 3 (English Language AP) |
The Scarlet Letter |
Nathaniel Hawthorne |
English3AP SummerReading2010 |
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English 4 Electives |
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In addition to the summer reading for your elective, each senior is required to do a three-part project. Parts I and II are generic...and the same for all courses...and may be done immediately. Part III is designed for your specific 1st semester elective. Because you only have to do the reading for the 1st semester English elective, you will have to return to this page for the correct assignment after you receive your schedule. |
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PART I - Each student is required to see a "live" theater performance, poetry reading, or concert. You must write a one page summary overview, which includes who performed, what they performed, where it was performed, when it was performed, why you decided to view this performance, and how you rated this performance. Finally, you must stapled the ticket receipt or other proof of attendance to the one page summary. |
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PART II -
Your personal statement is your chance to tell who you are and what's important to you. Think of it as your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions and scholarship officers reading your application. Be open, be honest, be real. What you tell in your personal statement gives readers the context to better understand the rest of the information you’ve provided in your application. A couple of tips: Read each prompt carefully and be sure to respond to all parts. Use specific, concrete examples to support the points you want to make.
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words. Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over - 1,012, for example - is fine.
Prompt #1 Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Prompt #2 Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? |
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PART III - You must select the appropriate link below to see the specific assignment for that elective. NOTE: If you are taking two English electives 1st semester, you only need to do one Part I and Part II, but you must complete both assignments specific to each elective. |
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AP English 4 - Trafton |
See Study Guide |
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AP English - Trafton |
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AP English 4 - Lorenc |
See Study Guide |
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AP English - Lorenc |
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Hero's Journey |
See Study Guide |
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Hero's Journey Summer Reading |
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Horror Lit (Psych Realism) |
See Study Guide |
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Psych Realism Study Guide |
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Short Story |
See Study Guide |
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Short Story Summer Assignment |
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Modern American Literature |
Ragtime |
E.L. Doctorow |
Modern American Lit Assignment |
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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Social Justice
(Junior Theology) |
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion |
Gregory Boyle, SJ |
SUMMER READING STUDY GUIDE - SOCIAL JUSTICE 2010 |
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Please NOTE the following due dates:
1st SEMESTER STUDENTS: This assignment will be turned in to your Social Justice teacher on the second class meeting of the semester.
2nd SEMESTER STUDENTS: This assignment must be placed in the box in the Main Office by Wednesday, September 1st. |
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
Please see the math department site for information regarding the summer assignments. Mathematics Summer Handouts