Summer Reading
SUMMER READING LISTS FOR GRADES 6-12
The DASD Summer Reading lists are offered as a way to help strengthen reading skills, review the prior year's academic standards and skills, while providing students with an introduction to concepts that will be introduced in the next school year. Most of the work is optional.
Books can be either purchased or your student can visit the Chester County Library or Mackinvia for access to free books. User experience with these websites may vary depending upon the device being used.
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6th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 6 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 6.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades, pero las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 6 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q-htDir5Ylqr_JWTLOZIl3gjqWvdLR2xI8lk6yBprjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
7th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 7 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 7.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 7 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_2IjjnkGkl_lk47ItugMaR19eK5KJdM2z2fwHWpddzo/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 8 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 8.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 8 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1boZHu1sXf2GdNu0Q9Y44Er91cUvLOdGcH-rJ5_QT0Jk/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
Summer Reading Partnerships
Wellington Square Bookshop
Shop for your summer reading book at Wellington Square Books or in-person all summer long and receive a 10% discount on purchases when you show your DASD student ID.
- Looking for a specific title? Pre-order your book online and pick-up in store.
- Looking for recommendations? Email angella@wellingtonsquarebooks.com, subject: Book Recommendations for suggestions.
Barnes & Noble
Shop for your summer reading book at Barnes & Noble Exton or online June 12-18th using code: 12651667
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Downingtown Area School District ELA Department.
East and West Lists (9-12)
- 9th Grade Summer Reading List
- 10th Grade Summer Reading
- 11th Grade Summer Reading List
- 12th Grade Summer Reading List
9th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 9 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 9.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 9 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hHgCJ6FS6-yDS6n542B7JZA73Q6_MiqtsQVZ3CwZMsE/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
10th Grade Summer Reading
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 10 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 10.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 10 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_L7budXjKfnbgqasgovvVYqPjoXa2ctoBZGYMfIH0rk/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
11th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 11 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 11.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 11 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x7xGDj5BWS8ItDtWmlI0f_dM2BmguUmmyiKzmYv3B4M/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
12th Grade Summer Reading List
The DASD English Department is extending an invitation to our students and families to join us in a summer of reading. Even though we do not have any required assignments, it is strongly recommended that our students engage in as many self-selected literacy activities as possible.
You can find the Grade 12 Summer Reading Guide here. Although we have curated these lists and recommended some titles, each family should make a decision together about what is appropriate for their child/guardian. Please take the time to preview titles, subjects, and content for appropriateness. Here are some Websites to guide you in this process:
- Lexile.com - use the “Lexile Tools” menu located at the top right-hand corner of the site to explore books by Lexile level and/or genre/topic. You can also go to the “For Parents & Students” section for additional guidance.
- Common Sense Media - this site offers a wealth of information, including reviews and recommendations.
- Goodreads - you can get recommendations on this site or use the reviews to get a better understanding of the content, subjects, and topics in a book.
The DASD ELA department promotes reading as a multifaceted endeavor that can include a variety of activities, but the research is clear: students who spend time reading independently have better overall academic achievement. Here are some of the highlights of the key research findings that capture the impact of independent reading.
If you are purchasing physical texts, please see the information below about our summer reading partnerships. Don’t forget to visit the Chester County Library or visit Mackinvia for access to free books. We look forward to hearing from our students in the Fall about the multitude of ways they engaged with literacy this summer. Wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy break!
El Departamento de Inglés del DASD invita a nuestros estudiantes y familias a acompañarnos en nuestra actividad de lectura de verano. Si bien no tenemos ninguna tarea obligatoria, recomendamos enfáticamente a nuestros estudiantes que participen en la mayor cantidad posible de actividades de alfabetización a su elección.
Pueden encontrar la Guía de lectura de verano de 12.º grado aquí. Si bien hemos armado estas listas y recomendamos algunos títulos, cada familia debería decidir qué es apropiado para su hijo/niño a cargo. Tómense algo de tiempo para ver los títulos, los temas y el contenido y así poder determinar qué es apropiado o no. A continuación, incluimos algunos sitios web que pueden guiarlos en este proceso:
● Lexile.com: se puede utilizar el menú “Lexile Tools” (Herramientas Lexile) ubicado en el extremo superior derecho del sitio para explorar libros por nivel Lexile y/o por género o tema. Es posible encontrar asesoramiento adicional en la sección “For Parents & Students” (Para padres y alumnos).
● Common Sense Media: este sitio ofrece una gran cantidad de información, incluidas reseñas y recomendaciones.
● Goodreads: en este sitio se pueden obtener recomendaciones o bien utilizar las reseñas para entender mejor el contenido y los temas de un libro.
El Departamento de Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA) del Distrito Escolar del Área de Downingtown promueve la lectura como un esfuerzo con múltiples facetas que puede incluir diversas actividades. Las investigaciones arrojan resultados claros: los alumnos que pasan tiempo leyendo en forma independiente obtienen mejores resultados académicos en general. Aquí se pueden ver algunos puntos principales de los hallazgos clave de la investigación que tratan sobre el impacto de la lectura independiente.
En caso de comprar textos en formato físico, vean la información a continuación sobre nuestras asociaciones o alianzas de lectura de verano. No olviden visitar la Biblioteca del Condado de Chester o también Mackinvia para poder acceder a libros gratis. Esperamos que en el otoño los alumnos nos cuenten sobre las múltiples maneras en que se involucraron en la alfabetización durante el verano. ¡Les deseamos un receso seguro, feliz y saludable!
Links:
Grade 12 Summer Reading Guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WKkxY0y8TXM7uS1Kq-WUpyCjDZP7O7JVfez0nFaynNI/edit?usp=share_link
Lexiles: https://lexile.com/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Key Research on Independent Reading and Academic Success: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VyArxtWpeRIRMteWHDuFc-fmOuh-yw4MbmC3JQuEvr0/edit?usp=sharing
Chester County Library: https://ccls.org/
Mackinvia: https://www.mackinvia.com/
STEM Lists
- 9th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
- 10th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
- 11th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
- 12th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
9th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
Downingtown STEM Academy
9th Grade Literature: World Literature 2022-2023
Below you will find the Pre-Diploma World Literature works that will be taught for the
Summer Reading Activities
During the summer, please prepare for the first marking period of World Literature by completing all three parts of the following world poetry activity. Bring all seven poems’ (5 mandatory and 2 choice) annotations to the first days of class in August.
Part 1: Read and annotate* all five of the following poems. (all poems can be found at poetryfoundation.org.)
- "Cutting the Sun" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (India)
- "Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood (Canada)
- "Try to Praise the Mutilated World" by Adam Zagajewski (Poland)
- "The Building of Light" by Stephen Edgar (Australia)
- "Eden" by Ina Rousseau (South Africa)
Part 2: Watch the following TED talk. Take notes on the speaker’s most important points.
- "My Year Reading a Book from Every Country in the World" by Ann Morgan
Part 3: Select, read and annotate an additional TWO poems from the following list. (All but the Pablo Neruda poem can be found at poetryfoundation.org.)
- "Lament--I" by Tishani Doshi (India)
- "The Immigrant’s Song" by Tishani Doshi (India)
- "Adam Cast Forth" by Jorge Luis Borges (Argentina)
- "Under the Poplars" by Cesar Vellejo (Peru)
- "Well-Meant" by Chris Abani (Nigeria)
- "Lines Written in Early Spring" by William Wordsworth (England)
- "On Teaching" by Khalil Gibran (Syria/Lebanon)
- "Book of Questions, III" by Pablo Neruda (Chile)
*Use a variety of annotations by including any and all of the following:
- Literary elements and conventions you can identify in each poem
- Summary of main ideas
- Questions you have while reading
- Definitions of unfamiliar words
- Contrasts you notice (life v. death; war v. peace, etc.)
9th Grade Reading List (to be read over the course of the year)
- Short works of fiction and nonfiction, provided by course instructors
- Broken April by Ismail Kadare
- A drama by William Shakespeare, to be selected by your instructor, from the following list:
- Romeo and Juliet
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Macbeth
We typically recommend that students purchase a copy of Broken April and the selected Shakespeare drama so that in-text marking can be done as part of the academic note taking process. However, students may borrow school copies if they cannot or prefer not to purchase these books.
10th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
Downingtown STEM Academy
10th Grade: American Literature 2023-2024 Summer Reading
Below you will find the Pre-Diploma American Literature works that will be taught during the 2023-2024 school year. This is an introduction to works that you will re-read and revisit throughout the year. It is important that students make appropriate attempts to stay ahead of the reading requirements, especially the first works, as the curriculum moves quickly. Academic notes should be taken while reading to support in-class participation.
10th Grade Pre-Diploma American Literature List
- Texts to start with:
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (mandatory to read over the summer; first book of MP #1)
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
- Book List for the Year (in the order in which they are studied):
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Unit #1: Fiction)
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (Unit #1: Fiction)
- Assorted poetry works of Indigenous Americans and writers of the Harlem Renaissance
- The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
- The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
- Our Town by Thornton Wilder
We recommend that students purchase a copy of the book, so in-text annotations can be made as part of the academic note-taking process. However, if you are unable to purchase a copy, please contact the school.
To get started, you have been assigned both To Kill a Mockingbird and The Joy Luck Club via DASD's subscription to Actively Learn.
11th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
Downingtown STEM Academy
11th Grade SL & HL Literature 2023-2024 Summer Reading
Below you will find the IB texts that will be taught for the
11th Grade HL
- Suggested texts to start with:
- Perfume by Patrick Süskind
- Dracula by Bram Stoker or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (choose one)
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (choose one)
- Book list for the year in the order in which they are studied:
- Perfume by Patrick Süskind
- The Epic of Gilgamesh
- Dracula by Bram Stoker or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (student choice)
- Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- Oedipus Rex or Antigone by Sophocles (student choice)
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- Black Rain by Masuji Ibuse
- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote or Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (student choice)
- The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
- Maus by Art Spiegelman
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin
- Hannah (student choice)
We recommend that students purchase a copy of the book, so in-text annotations can be made as part of the academic note-taking process. However, if you are unable to purchase a copy, please contact the school.
11th Grade SL
- Suggested texts to start with:
- The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro or The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (choose one)
- Book list for the year in the order in which they are studied.
- The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
- Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto or Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez (student choice)
- Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
- The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
- Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro or The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
We recommend that students purchase a copy of the book, so in-text annotations can be made as part of the academic note-taking process. However, if you are unable to purchase a copy, please contact the school.
12th Grade STEM Summer Reading List
Downingtown STEM Academy
12th Grade SL & HL Literature 2023-2024 Summer Reading
We highly recommend you purchase the novels and read as many as possible in order to review them during the school year. For each work, you must read the text and be able to present extensive notes. The expectation is that summer work is an introduction to the texts. You will need to reread and revisit the books throughout the year when studies as works of literature. Though you are not required to have any product of research to turn in for evaluation, you should do some research to acquire political, cultural, historical information as well as a background of the author. Have a safe and happy summer.
12th Grade HL
Required for the Summer:
- Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra
- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The book List for the Year (read as many as you can in order to get ahead):
- Swallows of Kabulby Yasmina Khadra
- Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson
- Choose ONE: A Long Way Gone by Ismael Beah or Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi
- Crime and Punishment Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Dr. Faust by Christopher Marlowe
- The Road by Cormac McCarthy
- Open Secrets by Alice Munro
- Collection of William Wordsworth poetry (teacher selected)
- A Mercy by Toni Morrison
- Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie or The Ministry of the Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
12th Grade SL
Required for the Summer:
- Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
- Walden by Henry David Thoreau
The Reading for the Year (read as many as you can to get ahead):
- Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
- Walden by Henry David Thoreau
- Collection of William Wordsworth Poetry
- Inherit the Wind by Lawrence and Lee
- Open Secrets by Alice Munro
- Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra
- Choose One: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy or A Mercy by Toni Morrison or Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson
AP Lists
AP Language and Composition
Downingtown Area School District Summer Reading 2023
AP Language and Composition
We strongly recommend you purchase your summer reading book, if at all possible, so you can highlight passages and make marginal notes.
Read a full length non-fiction work of your choice. You will use this text to complete the first Outside Read assignment during the first marking period.
You are welcome to choose any non-fiction text, but here are some recommended titles:
Titles Previously Used in AP Lang
Freakonomics – Steven Dubner and Steven Levitt
The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell (also, Outliers Blink, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers)
Nickel and Dimed – Barbara Ehrenreich
The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth – Alexandra Robbins
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – Rebekka Skloot
Celebrity Memoirs
Becoming or The Light We Carry – Michelle Obama
Spare – Prince Harry
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing – Matthew Perry
Born A Crime – Trevor Noah
I’m Glad My Mom Died – Jeanette McCurdy
Bossypants – Tina Fey
Other Memoirs
Educated – Tara Westover
Know My Name – Chanel Miller (trigger warning: sexual assault)
High Achiever – Tiffany Jenkins (trigger warning: addiction)
Somebody’s Daughter – Ashley Ford (trigger warning: sexual assault)
Social Issues
Dopesick – Beth Macy (focuses on the opioid epidemic)
What Made Maddie Run – Kate Fagan (trigger warning: suicide)
Caste – Isabel Wilkerson
iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, and Less Happy - and Completely Prepared for Adulthood - and What It Means for the Rest of Use Jean Twinge
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intention and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure - Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haid
Self Help
Atomic Habits – James Clear
The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene Brown
Untamed - Glennon Doyle
AP English Literature and Composition
Downingtown Area School District Summer Reading
2023 AP English Literature and Composition
We strongly recommend you purchase the books to be read, if at all possible, so you can highlight passages and make marginal notes.
Part I: Read How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines (Revised Edition) by Thomas C. Foster. This practical and oftentimes amusing guide to literature is the perfect companion for making your reading experiences more enriching, satisfying, and fun. The author is a Professor of English at the University of Michigan, Flint, where he teaches classes in contemporary fiction, drama and poetry as well as creative writing and composition.
Part II: Read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This novel resonates with philosophical and moral ramifications: themes of nurture versus nature, good versus evil, and ambition versus social responsibility dominate readers' attention and provoke thoughtful consideration of the most sensitive issues of our time and is often listed as a choice for the free response essay on the AP English Literature and Composition exam. To prepare for the assignment that follows, make notes* in the margins (or on Post-it notes) of Frankenstein and/or take notes of your observations during and immediately after you read. Your observations of the work need not be complete sentences and should include those literary features identified in Foster’s book. Some topics for consideration include:
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The role of weather, food, water, sex, and sight
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The role of violence, illness, blindness, and death
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The role of flight, the supernatural, and mythology
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The role of allusions, symbols, and irony.
Assignment: Now that you have read How to Read Literature Like a Professor, you should put his ideas into practice. After reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, you will be required to submit a two-to-three page analytical reflection based on conclusions drawn from your observations. In other words, what patterns of meaning do you recognize and how do they relate to the novel? This is an analytical reflection NOT a five-paragraph essay; it should have a cohesive and cogent focus (like every paper you write). Be sure to frequently integrate quoted words/phrases (as opposed to dropping in entire lines of text) and refer to specific examples; details always authenticate your ideas.
*Your instructor may collect these notes when you return to school in August.