NHS Summer Reading 2014 2015 Grade 11
North High School Summer Reading
Grade 11
Students who are lifelong readers become more successful in their academic classes as well as in their careers after graduation. People who read well also write better, have larger vocabularies, score higher on tests, and communicate more effectively. In order to help promote a joy of reading, each student at North High will choose one book from the following list: books are organized by genre; we suggest parents and students together select thoughtfully and carefully from the list . Books that have CDE listed after them are on the California Department of Education suggested reading list. Students are required to complete an assignment for their chosen book at any point over the summer. This assignment is found on eTUSD within the Summer Reading Course and should be submitted prior to the first day of school. Copies of this list are available on the North High School website or in the school office. Students in honors classes will be contacted separately about their specific assignment.
Coming of Age/ Peer Pressure/ Relationships
1.
The Book Thief
, Markus Zusak. Death narrates this story of a young girl who finds solace in books during the Holocaust.
2.
Cut
Patricia McCormick. Callie, a fifteenyearold, is a “cutter” who seeks help for her selfdestruction.
3.
I Am the Messenger
, Markus Zusak. A botched bank robbery changes a nineteenyearolds life.
4.
Snitch
, Allison van Diepen. A teen tries to navigate between rival gangs. 5.
Strays
, Ron Koertge. Ted’s parents are killed in a car crash, and his troubles are just beginning.
6.
Thirteen Reasons Why
, Jay Asher. A teenager receives haunting audiotapes after a suicide.
7.
Twisted
, Laurie Halse Anderson. Tyler, busted for tagging, tries to find his way through his senior year.
8.
Paper Towns,
John Green. Q and Margo are childhood friends who drift apart, but reconnect one evening in high
Grade 11
Students who are lifelong readers become more successful in their academic classes as well as in their careers after graduation. People who read well also write better, have larger vocabularies, score higher on tests, and communicate more effectively. In order to help promote a joy of reading, each student at North High will choose one book from the following list: books are organized by genre; we suggest parents and students together select thoughtfully and carefully from the list . Books that have CDE listed after them are on the California Department of Education suggested reading list. Students are required to complete an assignment for their chosen book at any point over the summer. This assignment is found on eTUSD within the Summer Reading Course and should be submitted prior to the first day of school. Copies of this list are available on the North High School website or in the school office. Students in honors classes will be contacted separately about their specific assignment.
Coming of Age/ Peer Pressure/ Relationships
1.
The Book Thief
, Markus Zusak. Death narrates this story of a young girl who finds solace in books during the Holocaust.
2.
Cut
Patricia McCormick. Callie, a fifteenyearold, is a “cutter” who seeks help for her selfdestruction.
3.
I Am the Messenger
, Markus Zusak. A botched bank robbery changes a nineteenyearolds life.
4.
Snitch
, Allison van Diepen. A teen tries to navigate between rival gangs. 5.
Strays
, Ron Koertge. Ted’s parents are killed in a car crash, and his troubles are just beginning.
6.
Thirteen Reasons Why
, Jay Asher. A teenager receives haunting audiotapes after a suicide.
7.
Twisted
, Laurie Halse Anderson. Tyler, busted for tagging, tries to find his way through his senior year.
8.
Paper Towns,
John Green. Q and Margo are childhood friends who drift apart, but reconnect one evening in high