Summer Reading 2008-2009
Rationale for summer reading
In Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), summer reading has been an expected practice in middle and high schools and an encouraged practice in elementary schools since 1998.
Reading is a life-long skill that a person not only needs to succeed as a student and a worker, but it is also an essential skill in civic and personal activities. Perhaps even more importantly, reading opens the world to a person through various forms of literature. By reading, students have the opportunity to learn about people, times, regions, and ideas that may enhance their knowledge and development. Reading also can bring a lifetime of pleasure and mental acuity.
Research strongly suggests that reading, like most skills, improves with practice and decreases when we don’t engage in it for even a short time. Therefore, consistent with our commitment to prepare all students for success during school and after graduation, we continue in MCPS to expect all students to read during the summer.
Reading list for grade 9
Reading list for grade 10
Reading list for grade 11
Reading list for grade 11 (Advanced Placement)
Reading list for grade 12
Reading list for grade 12 (Advanced Placement),
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Handout for AP Literature Reading