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Summer, 2023

OWTS Summer Reading

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Photo credit: Clip Art Library (2016). Beach Reading Clipart. http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1698601.htm

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Description

  • To keep your literacy skills sharp over the summer, you will complete a Summer Reading assignment.
  • The assignment will be completed on a simple Google Form and is due on or before September 11 (the last day of Cycle 1.)
  • The OWTS Library Media Specialist, Ms. Perry, will give you a certificate of completion.
  • You can redeem the certificate during Quarter 1 for credit in the subject area of your choice. How much credit and in what form will be determined in consultation with your teacher. (Examples: homework pass or do-over, assignment extension, extra points on an assignment, etc.)
  • You will not be penalized for not completing the assignment, other than missing the opportunity to learn something new and earn a little extra credit too!
  • **Google Forms must be thoroughly and accurately completed for you to receive credit.**

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Incoming Grade 9: Class of 2027

Welcome to Oliver Wolcott Technical High School!

Your freshman Summer Reading assignment will begin to prepare you for the trade/ technical education you are about to receive.

  1. Preview the questions on the Grade 9 Summer Reading Google Form. (Please note, you will have to use a personal or parent’s email address since you do not have a school account yet.)
  2. Read the article Safety’s First Step: Training Teen Workers Can Help Make Injury Prevention a Lifetime Habit and take notes while you read.
  3. Complete and submit the Grade 9 Summer Reading Google Form (linked above) on or before September 11.

Additionally, each Grade 9 student is strongly encouraged to obtain a public library card and start exploring the library resources in your hometown. For suggested summer reads, please check out the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge!

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Grades 10-12: Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026

  1. Preview the questions on the Grades 10-12 Summer Reading Form.
  2. Read a full-length, age-appropriate book, eBook, audiobook.
  3. You may read nonfiction or fiction texts.
  4. You will continue to have access to eBooks and audiobooks through Sora and Follett Destiny over the summer.
  5. Please visit your local public library to check out books for free!
  6. Additionally, until August 2, we have access to Summer Reading collection of audiobooks through Synch.
  7. Directions for accessing ALL of our digital resources are linked here.
  8. Take notes while you read.
  9. Complete and submit the Grades 10-12 Summer Reading Form (linked above) on or before September 11.

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Need Help Finding a Book?

Still not sure what to read? Here are some suggested titles:

(The high school reading list begins on page 7.)

Or, What Should I Read Next? is a fun and interactive tool that recommends books based on titles you have previously read and and enjoyed.

Please note: Not all suggested titles are available through SORA. Please visit your local public library for additional titles!

Purchase suggestions for the OWTS school library can be made here.

Sora: Open a world of reading

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Questions?

If you have questions before June 21 or after August 25, please contact:

  • Ms. Perry, Library Media Department Head: melanie.perry@cttech.org
  • Miss Connors, Literacy Department Head: tamara.connors@cttech.org

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If you have questions from June 22-August 24, please contact:

  • Mrs. Duffy, Assistant Principal: gail.duffy@cttech.org

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