GMHS 9th Grade Summer Reading
IS SUMMER READING REQUIRED? YES!
IS SUMMER READING REQUIRED? YES!
Because we want you to begin your high school experience with great success, we would like for you to explore grade appropriate literary themes through this independent reading assignment.
Because we want you to begin your high school experience with great success, we would like for you to explore grade appropriate literary themes through this independent reading assignment.
How does it work?
How does it work?
1. Pick two short stories from the anthology Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles. PDFs are posted in the "Short Stories" tab and links are below to get your own physical copy of the book if you choose:
1. Pick two short stories from the anthology Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles. PDFs are posted in the "Short Stories" tab and links are below to get your own physical copy of the book if you choose:
2. Read the stories during your summer break.
2. Read the stories during your summer break.
4. When you begin the 9th grade in the fall, bring your project to class to submit to your new English teacher.
4. When you begin the 9th grade in the fall, bring your project to class to submit to your new English teacher.
Short stories are provided here, and you can read them online. If you WANT a physical copy of the book, click on the links below for a variety of options:
Short stories are provided here, and you can read them online. If you WANT a physical copy of the book, click on the links below for a variety of options:
Public Library - search the catalog and reserve a physical or digital book
Amazon - order a new or used book
Thriftbooks -- VERY DISCOUNTED copies of used books!
Half Price Books -order a new or used book