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To LTS Students and Parents:

With a new Head and Academic Dean looking at the full school program, the LTS Summer Reading Program has been revised slightly for grades 6-10; the program for grades 11-12 remains the same. Good writing practices will still be expected. The book lists remain the same (replacement copies available from Kim for $5). The books chosen must be from the appropriate lists – sorry, no exceptions.

The new due date of July 9, 2008 for grades 6-10 reflects a recognition that students may need a little break at the school year’s end before starting up again. The August 1, 2008 due date for grades 6-12 remains the same. Question sheets for grades 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12 are available from the English department or the below. Feel free to contact English Department Chair Kim Rizio or Academic Dean Sean Sonderman with questions.

Your summer reading will count as 1/6th of your first semester English grade.

GRADES 6-10 Book review due July 9 –NEW FORMAT– your choice from the booklet list. Question sheet due August 1 – your choice from the booklet list. Reading check quiz on REQUIRED Book #3 upon return to school for grades 6-9. After the quiz, grades 6-9 will work on a final essay. Grade 10 required grade level book ESSAY test will be announced upon return to school. Gr. 6---Counting on Grace, Elizabeth Winthrop Gr. 7---Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mildred Taylor Gr. 8---Lord of the Flies, William Golding Gr. 9---A Separate Peace, John Knowles Gr. 10---The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain GRADES 11-12 Comparison question sheet due August 1 Choose and read two books from your respective booklet lists; AP students should meet increased analytic and mechanical expectations. Required grade level book ESSAY test will be announced upon return to school. Gr. 11/12 – AP and CP students--- Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen OR Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte

Submit book reviews and question sheets as follows:

Website address for book reviews not yet available. Reviews will be posted on the department website in Fall 2008.

Mail to:
Kim Rizio
Long Trail School
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset VT 05251

• Or drop off in Student Life Office in “Summer Reading” box
• Or fax to 802.867.0147
• Or email to krizio@longtrailschool.org

*ESL students will receive summer reading requirements from Jackie Rahm, LTStudies Coordinator.

**Reading List copies can also be consulted at Dorset, Manchester, and Bennington libraries and the Northshire Bookstore.