Apponequet Summer Reading Program
Grade Ten


The Social Studies Department has established a summer reading program to promote the enjoyment of reading
outside the academic environment and to help encourage lifelong reading habits and experiences.

All Grade 10 students are required to read ANY two books from the extensive list provided. During the week of
September 8th - 12th, 2003, students will write two essays in their World History II class. Students will be allowed to
bring to class 2 4x6" index cards with appropriate notes (1 card per book). Oral presentations will also be considered as
an optional assignment. Using the assessment rubic found below, students will be assessed. The results of these
assessments will be averaged into the first quarter World History II grade. It is recommended that students take notes
as they read so as to increase comprehension. This list has been given to area libraries and local bookstores. You may wish to
consider purchasing used books or borrowing them from other students.

The use of abridged versions is acceptable.
However, the use of Cliff notes (or similar) is not.

Rubric for Summer Reading

Written essay:

As an assessment for summer reading, the written essay will require the following:

A (1-2) page essay written to include accurate and relevant information pertaining to the book(s) of your choice.
The information included in this essay should explain to the reader the author's main premise and your growth in understanding aspects of World History

For an exemplary grade your essay should include:

*Introduction by identifying the thesis
*Clear discussion of the author's main ideas
*Logical and effective sequencing of events
*Relevant discussion of the book's historical background
*Specific information concerning the setting
*Correct mechanics, grammar and usage
*A concise and thoughtful conclusion that supports your analysis of the book

Dickens, Charles
Oliver Twist

Dumas, Alexandre.
The three muskateers

Hemingway, Ernest.
For whom the bell tolls

Hersey, John.
Hiroshima
 or A bell for Adano

Hugo, Victor.
Les miserables

Huxley, Aldous.
Brave new world

Keneally, Thomas.
Schindler's list

Marx, Karl.
The Communist Manifesto

Massie, Robert K.
Nicholas and Alexandra
or
Peter the Great: his life and world

More, Sir Thomas.
Utopia

Orwell, George.
Animal farm
Or
1984

Paton, Alan.
Cry, the beloved country

Philbrick, Nat.
In the heart of the sea: the tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex

Remarque, Erich M.
All quiet on the western front

Scott, Sir Walter.
Ivanhoe

Sheehan, Neil.
A bright and shining lie: John Paul Vann & America in Vietnam

Stanton, Douglas.
In harm's way: the sinking of the USS Indianalpolis

Tuchman, Barbara.
The guns of August

Uris, Leon.
Exodus

Wiesel, Elie.
Dawn. or
Night