All Westford Academy students are required to read at least one book from their grade level list over the summer.
Honors students must also read an additional required novel (note that the English 9H book has changed from previous years).
Students should be prepared to discuss with classmates and take an assessment on their summer reading when school begins.
To maintain the skills of reading through the summer months
To provide students with choice in what they read
To encourage a habit of reading
To help students see books as mirrors (reflections of themselves), windows (a view into a different world), and/or sliding glass doors (an entry point into the world the author creates) -*credit to Rudine Sims Bishop for this framework
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Janet Keirstead, 6-12 English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator.