Summer 2008 English Reading Assignments
Grade 11 (On-level and Honors Classes)

          Select a work of literary merit to serve as your summer reading text. This may be a novel, full-length play, or a volume of poetry. While there is no one universally accepted set of criteria as to what constitutes literary merit, consider the following questions: Is it profound? Does it have something important to say? Does it convey a significant view of life? Does it give insight into a universal human problem?

          Place an index card in the selected volume, and as you read, make note of any passages that you enjoy or find meaningful (include page numbers). Also, note any passages that cause confusion or that raise questions (again include the page numbers). You will turn in your index card during the first week of class. Be prepared to share with the class your notes and ideas about your selection and its literary merit.