Memorial High School Required Reading
9TH GRADE Questions? Please
contact Mrs. Jasek at lindsay.jasek@springbranchisd.com.
Gr. 9 English I, English I Pre-AP and English I Pre-AP
Ludic reading, or reading for pleasure, is an expectation
throughout the school year. For 20 minutes every Friday, students will be
expected to read a book of their choosing. In preparation for this, the English
I team encourages students to read high-interest novels throughout the summer.
The following is a list of novels that past students have enjoyed. Feel free to
choose from this list or to find something else that suits your interests:
o The Help by
Kathryn Stockett
o Astronaut Wives
Club by Lily Koppel
o Ready Player One
by Ernest Cline
o The Mountain
Between Us by Charles Martin
o A Separate Peace
by John Knowles
o The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls
o Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Stratford HS Required Reading
PreAP English I
Read one of the following
books, analyzing for characterization, plot, setting, author’s purpose, and
conflict(s). There will be an assessment at the start of school where you will
be expected to identify key themes, ideas, plot and points. Annotations (notes
in the book) are encouraged as you will be able to use your novels on the
assessment.
·
Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson
·
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
·
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
·
Pride and
Prejudice by Jane Austen
Grade Level English I (TITLES CHANGED AFTER LISTED -- New List below)
Read one of the following books, paying attention characterization, plot, setting, and
conflict(s). There will be an extra credit assignment at the start of school. Highly encouraged for
incoming freshmen!
• The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
• The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
• Red Glass by Laura Resau
• Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
