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 various 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 will review the tenth grade reports. The social studies teachers will be evaluating the book reports of the eleventh graders; the English teachers will review those of the twelfth grade.
Most of the required books are available at public libraries, as well as local bookstores and various on-line book retailers, such as amazon.com. 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.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kathleen Lilly
Library/Media Coordinator |
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| 1. |
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
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The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian by Maria Di Lorenzo
(Paperback) |
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| Mr. Jim Martin will receive your book reports on the first two books by August 11, 2008. 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
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The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War by Michael Shaara
(Paperback) |
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian by Maria Di Lorenzo
(Paperback) |
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| Mr. John Munday will receive your book reports on the first two books by August 11, 2008. 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
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Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
(Paperback) |
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian by Maria Di Lorenzo
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| Mrs. Ida DeGraw will receive your book reports on the first two books by August 11, 2008. 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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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: An Ordinary Christian by Maria Di Lorenzo
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| Mrs. Bonnie Pratt will receive your book reports on the first two books by August 11, 2008. 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 the due date 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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