Coral Reef Senior High School English Department
Summer Reading Assignments 2015
• Book 1: Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge
Do both the written and visual assignment for your mythology book.
Written Assignment
Write 3 journal/reader’s log entries, each of
which refers to a different story. Each entry
should include the following:
1. The name of the story and number of the
page on which the story begins.
2. A 5-8 sentence summary of the story,
written in the voice of a character other
than the narrator.
3. The lesson or moral from the story.
Visual Assignment
Illustrate 3 important scenes from the
mythology book using any artistic method
(drawing, painting, collage).
Write at least one paragraph per drawing,
explaining the drawing.
• Book 2: Select one of the following:
Night, by Elie Wiesel
Tears of a Tiger or Panic, by Sharon Draper
The Pearl, by John Steinbeck
Assignment: Choose one from each column (one written, one visual):
Written Assignment
Visual Assignment
A. Identify a character’s main problem in the novel. 1. Create a collage, no larger than 11”x14”
Write a letter to the character explaining how you
revealing how you see the main character
would have reacted if you were in the same
in your book. Attach a separate piece of
situation.
paper, explaining what you are showing
in the collage.
B. Choose one important scene from the novel and
2. Create a “wanted poster” for one of the
explain how that scene is similar or different from
characters in the book. It should include
your life in three paragraphs or more. Use details
the following: a) a drawing of the
from both the book and your life in your
character or object b) a physical
explanation.
description of the character or object c)
what the character or object has done
wrong d) other important information
and e) the reward being offered.
C. Write a one page “pitch” to a movie producer
3. Design an advertising campaign to
explaining why the novel would or would not be a
promote the sale of the book you read.
good movie. If you think it would be a good
Your ad may come in the form of a poster,
movie, who would you cast in it? Explain why
a magazine or newspaper ad, bumper
those actors would be good choices for those
sticker or a button.
characters. Use details to support your
explanation. If the book would not be a good
movie, explain why using details from the novel.
These assignments are due during the second week of school (in September) and will count as part of
your Language Arts grade. Feel free to turn in your assignments on the first day of school. Some
teachers will give extra credit!
Coral Reef Senior High School English Department
Summer Reading Assignments 2015
• Book 1: Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge
Do both the written and visual assignment for your mythology book.
Written Assignment
Write 3 journal/reader’s log entries, each of
which refers to a different story. Each entry
should include the following:
4. The name of the story and number of the
page on which the story begins.
5. A 5-8 sentence summary of the story,
written in the voice of a character other
than the narrator.
6. The lesson or moral from the story.
Visual Assignment
Illustrate 3 important scenes from the
mythology book using any artistic method
(drawing, painting, collage).
Write at least one paragraph per drawing,
explaining the drawing.
• Book 2: Select one of the following:
The Alchemist, by Paolo Coehlo
Chinese Handcuffs, by Chris Crutcher
The Battle of Jericho, by Sharon Draper
The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore
Assignment: Choose one from each column (one written, one visual):
Written Assignment
A. Create an advice column (Dear Abby-style) and
give the characters in the story advice on how to
handle their problems.
Visual Assignment
1. Create a timeline of at least 10 major
events in the book. Use drawings or
magazine cutouts to illustrate events
along the timeline.
B. Select four significant quotes from the book and 2. Create a six-panel comic strip
explain why each quote is important to the story.
highlighting six key scenes in the book
you have read. Remember to think
analytically about any of the characters,
events and themes you encountered and
present them in your strip in the order
they happened.
C. Write a character diary as if you are the main
character in the story. Include one descriptive
entry, one reflective entry, one persuasive entry,
all based on events that happened during the
novel.
D. Write a detailed poem about one of the characters,
at least 12 lines long.
• Book 3: OPTIONAL reading for students enrolled in AP World History: The History of the World in
Six Glasses, by Tom Standage
These assignments are due during the second week of school (in September) and will count as part of
your Language Arts grade. Feel free to turn in your assignments on the first day of school. Some
teachers will give extra credit!
Coral Reef Senior High School English Department
Summer Reading Assignments 2015
• Book 1: Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Do both the written and visual assignment for your mythology book.
Written Assignment
Write 3 journal/reader’s log entries, each of
which refers to a different story. Each entry
should include the following:
1. The name of the story and number of the
page on which the story begins.
2. A 5-8 sentence summary of the story,
written in the voice of a character other
than the narrator.
3. The lesson or moral from the story.
Visual Assignment
Illustrate 3 important scenes from the
mythology book using any artistic method (i.e.,
drawing, painting, collage).
Write at least one paragraph per drawing,
explaining the drawing.
• Book 2: Select one of the following:
The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, by Mark Haddon
Assignment: Choose one from each column (one written, one visual):
Written Assignment
A. Write a poem of at least 15 lines long about one
of the characters.
B. Imagine that you are the author of the book you
just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best
seller. Write a letter to a movie producer to
convince him/her to make your book into a
movie. Who would star in it? Why?
C. How does the author us setting, symbols OR
foreshadowing in your novel? Write an
explanation, using details from the novel, in a
paragraph or two.
Visual Assignment
1. Create a complete Facebook profile page
for one of the characters in your book.
Include a photo, friends list, likes, status
update(s), friend comments, and “About
Me” section. Include important details
about your character’s life, including the
setting and events from the novel. Be
creative.
2. Create a collage no larger than 11”x14”
revealing how you see the main character
in your book. Attach a separate piece of
paper, explaining what you are showing
in the collage.
• Book 3: OPTIONAL reading for students enrolled in AP World History: The History of the World in
Six Glasses, by Tom Standage
These assignments are due during the second week of school (in September) and will count as part of
your Language Arts grade. Feel free to turn in your assignments on the first day of school. Some
teachers will give extra credit!
Coral Reef Senior High School English Department
Summer Reading Assignments 2015
• Book 1: Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Do both the written and visual assignment for your mythology book.
Written Assignment
Write 3 journal/reader’s log entries, each of
which refers to a different story. Each entry
should include the following:
1. The name of the story and number of the
page on which the story begins.
2. A 5-8 sentence summary of the story,
written in the voice of a character other
than the narrator.
3. The lesson or moral from the story.
Visual Assignment
Illustrate 3 important scenes from the
mythology book using any artistic method
(drawing, painting, collage).
Write at least one paragraph per drawing,
explaining the drawing.
• Book 2: Select one of the following:
The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, by Mark Haddon
Assignment: Choose one from each column (one written, one visual):
Written Assignment
A. Compose a character’s diary, with at least five
journal entries. Include events that happened
during the story and reflect on how they
affected the character (approximately 1
paragraph per entry.)
B. Write a series of at least five Twitter-like
responses that hold firm to the 140 character
limit per “tweet” following one particular
event in the novel.
C. Taking into consideration the genre, plot,
setting and character in your novel, how is
your book similar and different from another
book or story you have read? (1 page typed
double spaced, or 2 pages written.)
Visual Assignment
1. Create a complete Facebook profile page
for one of the characters in your book.
Include a photo, friends list, likes, status
update(s), friend comments, and “About
Me” section. Include important details
about your character’s life, including the
setting and events from the novel. Be
creative.
2. Design a poster to promote the sale of the
book you read. On a separate sheet of
paper, include a one paragraph
explanation to reveal what you included
on the poster.
• Book 3: OPTIONAL reading for students enrolled in AP World History: The History of the World in
Six Glasses, by Tom Standage
These assignments are due during the second week of school (in September) and will count as part of
your Language Arts grade. Feel free to turn in your assignments on the first day of school. Some
teachers will give extra credit!