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SUMMER
READING LIST 2009
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INSTRUCTIONS
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | UPPER
SCHOOL
The
Stony Brook School is a community of men and women committed
to daily stimulation of the mind through the reading of outstanding
literature. Well-written books enable the escape from our
own narrowly-bounded lives in order to share in the experiences
of other peoples, cultures, and times. Some books have the
power to raise us to heights of ecstasy, others to uncover
deeper sorrows than we ever knew existed, and the best ones
leave us as changed people.
Requirements
All
students must read the required course books and one choice
book in order to complete the summer reading assignment.
General Instructions
It is important to follow these general instructions in order
to avoid some common mistakes. First, do not
select a choice book that you have read before. Second,
do not watch the movie until after you have read the book.
Third, avoid using study aids such as Cliff's
Notes, since they are pale shadows that cannot replicate
the real thing. Lastly, read for your own enjoyment,
looking forward to the discussion with your peers and faculty.
Middle
School
:: Grades 7- 8
Every
Middle School student must read the appropriate required books
before the school year begins: two mandatory books and one
choice book. The two mandatory books are integrated into the
English curriculum. The choice book provides an opportunity
for students to read about a subject of interest not covered
in the regular curriculum.
Required
Books:
Seventh
Grade: English
- Be
prepared for a test on both required books the first day
of school.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway
AND
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Eighth
Grade: Regular English
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Be prepared for a test on both required books the first
day of school.
The
Pearl by John Steinbeck AND The Strange
Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Eighth
Grade: Honors English
-
Be prepared for a test on the required book the first day
of school.
The
Pearl by John Steinbeck AND The Strange
Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- For
the book The Pearl, a required paper is due on the
first day of school. Write a two-page paper that explains
how your favorite quote from the book relates to the main
theme.
Choice
Books
You must choose one book from the appropriate list below
and be prepared to write an in-class essay during the first
week of school.
Seventh
Grade
Eighth
Grade
Upper
School :: Grades 9 - 12
Every
Upper School student is required to read the appropriate mandatory
course books and one faculty choice book. The mandatory books
are integrated into the curricula of the various classes.
To compile the choice book list, faculty members selected
books they have enjoyed and want to share with you.
Required
Books
Be prepared to discuss and be tested on the books during the
first week of school.
Faculty
Choice Books
Select a book from the following page and write a two-page
paper that explains how your favorite quote from the book
relates to the main theme. Be prepared to participate in a
small group discussion and to take a brief quiz during the
first week of school.
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