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Choose one of the following assignments to complete with the Summer Reading texts of your choice. Summer reading assignments will be collected during the week of September 2 - September 5.

Choice 1: Sketch Notes

Students will create 3 pages of sketch notes - one for each short story you read.

Page 1 will have 1 - 2 key quotes from each short story. It should indicate the quote and why it is key to the story. Be sure to cite which story the quote was taken from.
Page 2 will describe a key trait of the main character of each story. It should indicate the trait, provide text evidence, and explain why it is a key trait to the development of the story.
Page 3 will be 1 -2 examples of symbols or figurative language used throughout each story. Remember to cite the source of each example.

Sketch notes are intended to be done on paper/pencil while thinking in pictures and phrases. Check out this video or this video for a quick overview on how to

make Sektch Notes OR look at one of these links for more in depth guidance.

An Introduction To Sketch Notes How To Sketchnote With No Artistic Ability

Choice 2: Written Response

Students will write a 1 - 3 paragraph response to each of the following prompts about the book. Please do this writing without the use of Advanced Gramarly or AI resources such as ChatGPT. The goal of the written response is to express your original thoughts and analysis of the story you read.

Prompt 1: Pick 1 or 2 important or interesting quotes from one story. Explain why the quote is important and how it connects to the overall plot or development of the conflict.
Prompt 2: Discuss one of the character traits of a main character in a different story. Be sure to explain how the trait you are discussing plays a role in the character’s overall development throughout the story.
Prompt 3: Share 2 examples of figurative language

or symbolism in the last story. Explain how the figurative

language or symbol contributes to the the development

of a character, theme, or other aspect of the story.

Students will receive 1 formative assessment grade

during the first marking period on the summer

reading assignment.

25-26 9th Grade Class