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A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1959). School Library Journal describes A Separate Peace, John Knowles' classic novel, as an "intense, mesmerizing, and compelling" coming-of-age tale set in a New England prep school. The novel is highly respected for its examination of friendship, jealousy, and the impact that the onset of World War II had on young people. (audio book)
Here to Stay by Sara Farizan (2018). School Library Journal recommends Here to Stay for Grade 9 and up, highlighting its “compelling look at the targets of hate. The story centers on a high schooler of Iranian/Jordanian descent facing Islamophobia, cyberbullying, and racism after being photoshopped into an image portraying him as a terrorist.” (audio book)
Summer Reading: 9th Grade .
Summer Reading: 9th Grade .
Statement on Summer Reading: Summer reading sets the foundation for the rest of the year in English class. In September, discussions about these books will help English classes build community and develop a shared language about literature. Families and caregivers should review the titles listed at each grade level with their students and collaboratively select books that are the best choice for their student and family. We strongly encourage families and caregivers to read alongside their students and discuss these books with them!
This year, English teachers have selected paired classic and contemporary texts for each grade level that are thematically linked to the course curriculum. 9th grade texts are A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1959) and Here to Stay by Sara Farizan (2018).
Expectations & Assessments: Students are strongly encouraged to read both texts as this will create a richer reading experience, but will be formally assessed on one. This assessment will take place through writing and discussion during their English classes in September.
Take Notes: All students must take notes or annotate while they read. Students are encouraged to use this note taking guide: Summer Reading Note Taking Guide.
Keep Reading! If you enjoyed these summer reading selections, or would like to explore new books, below are other stories to explore this summer to deepen and enrich your reading experience.
How can I get the print/ebook/audiobook? Book titles below have 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.
Coming Soon: Poetry Out Loud! Each fall, all MHS students 9-12 participate in Poetry Out Loud and present a poem for their peers in English class. Learn more about Poetry Out Loud here.
9th Grade Suggestions for Further Reading
9th Grade Suggestions for Further Reading
Ready Player One, Ernest Cline
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins
A Lesson Before Dying, Ernest Gaines
Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway
Girl in Translation, Jean Kwok
The Anthropocene Reviewed, John Green
I Must Betray You, Ruta Sepetys
The Hobbit or The Fellowship of the Ring J.R.R. Tolkien
The Sun is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon
Pride, Ibi Zoboi
⬇️How can I get the print/ebook/audiobook? ⬇️
⬇️How can I get the print/ebook/audiobook? ⬇️
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.
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