Dear Parents and Guardians:
As a college preparatory high school, St. Maria Goretti places a strong
emphasis upon reading in its curriculum. Our students are encouraged to read
widely in the disciplines throughout their four years of preparation for their
diploma. We have consistently found that students who read on a regular basis
do better in their academic studies and on standardized tests such as the SAT
and Advanced Placement Examinations.
It is our expectation that all Goretti students will devote time to reading
during the summer months. Such an endeavor will definitely help them to be
more successful when their regular classes begin in the Fall. With your support
and encouragement, we are requiring all students to read a minimum of three
books this summer. The first two books listed per grade are designated for the
book reports. Students are not required to write a book report on the third book
which is for Religious Studies, but they will have a test on the book after it is
discussed in class early in the school year. Specific information for each grade is
included in this packet.
The mathematics teachers will be evaluating the book reports for the ninth
graders. The science teachers are in charge of the tenth grade reading. The social
studies teachers will be evaluating the book reports of the eleventh graders. The
English teachers are in charge of the twelfth graders.
Most of the required books are available at local public libraries, as well as
amazon.com and various on-line book retailers. The Patti Schetrompf Library of
St. Maria Goretti High School will also retain several copies of each book.
Should you wish to check out a book during the summer, please call the school
number at extension 133 to leave a message and arrange a time for check-out.
We hope that everyone has a relaxing summer that provides opportunities
to read and explore in ways that are usually not possible during the regular
school year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kathleen Lilly
Library/Media Coordinator |
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| 1. |
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Paperback
Publisher: Eos
ISBN: 0060531827 |
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The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Paperback
Publisher: Chosen Books
ISBN: 0800794052 |
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Prove It! God by Amy Welborn
Available through www.amazon.com and www.osv.com
Published by Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division
ISBN: 0-87973-396-9 |
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| Mr. Jim Martin will receive your book reports on the first two books by August
8, 2007. The Religion classes will discuss the third book at the start of the school
year and students will be tested on it. |
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
ISBN: 0385474547
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The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War by Michael Shaara
Hardback
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0679643249 |
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Prove It! God by Amy Welborn
Available through www.amazon.com and www.osv.com
Published by Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division
ISBN: 0-87973-396-9 |
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| Mr. John Munday will receive your book reports on the first two books by
August 8, 2007. The Religion classes will discuss the third book at the start of the
school year and students will be tested on it. |
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Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Patillo Beals
Paperback, at www.barnesandnoble.com
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0671866397 |
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Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam |
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My Joy, My Sorrow by Julia Duane Quinlan
Available through www.amazon.com and www.americancatholic.org
Published by St. Anthony Messenger Press
ISBN: 0-86716-663-0 |
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| Mrs. Ida DeGraw will receive your book reports on the first two books by
August 8, 2007. The Religion classes will discuss the third book at the start of the
school year and students will be tested on it. |
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| Mrs. Bonnie Pratt will receive your book reports on the first two books by
August 8, 2007. The Religion classes will discuss the third book at the start of
the school year and students will be tested on it.
Each book report must consist of 250 words which answer the following
questions:
- Write a summary of the book in one or two paragraphs.
- What was the time frame and setting and where did the story take place?
- What was the main conflict in the story and how was it resolved?
- Who were the three main characters and how did they interact?
- What was the most dramatic event of the story?
- What new facts/information did you learn that you had not known
before?
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of the story from your
perspective?
- If you could talk to the author, what would you say/ask?
The completed book reports are to be mailed by August 8, 2007 to the specified
teacher (Mr. Jim Martin for ninth grade, Mr. John Munday for tenth grade, Mrs.
Ida DeGraw for eleventh grade and Mrs. Bonnie Pratt for twelfth grade) to the
following address:
St. Maria Goretti High School
1535 Oak Hill Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Each book report will count as a quiz grade. |
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