English Department Summer Reading

Statement on Summer Reading:  Families/Caregivers should review the titles listed at each grade level with your student(s) and collaboratively select books that are the best choice for your student/family. 

All students in grades 9-12  will read two books this summer. 

1. Book 1: Students will select one book from the Grade Level Book List.  Students are encouraged to take notes/annotate while they read and must complete this Google form when they finish the book.              

2. Book 2: All students in grades 9-12 will read at least one Choice Book and complete this Google form upon completion. The choice book can be any book of interest. 

Please note:  

• All students are expected to submit the Google Form for both books before the start of the school year. In addition, all students will engage in a learning experience in ELA class (formative assessment) with the required and choice book.

• All MHS students participate in Poetry Out Loud and deliver a poetry recitation in English class.  Learn more about Poetry Out Loud here.

Book titles above are active links to our school Sora account. On Sora, you may also find an audiobook version. In addition, the Melrose Public Library  as well as the Boston Public Library have all summer reading titles.