Summer+Reading

LIST OF REQUIREDSUMMER READING ** 2011-2012 ** || nonfiction, or a collection of short stories or poetry. Please click on this link for a list of recommended books of choice. ||
 * **Entering English 9**
 * College Preparatory**
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 * The Upper Moreland High School Reading Program is designed to engage students in the process of keeping reading alive for personal and educational growth. In order to continue the development of critical reading skills necessary for success, students are expected to read during the summer. At each grade level, required texts are complemented with an opportunity for students to read a book of their choice in the hope of fostering an intrinsic love of reading. ||
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 * Requirement: Read 2 books, read one of the two listed below and access the book of choice list to self-select the other. ||
 * ==== Title ==== || ==== Author ==== ||
 * // **Into Thin Air** // || John Krakauer ||
 * // **The Color of Water** // || James McBride ||
 * **Book of Choice** || Students’ book of choice should be a work of fiction,
 * // **The Color of Water** // || James McBride ||
 * **Book of Choice** || Students’ book of choice should be a work of fiction,
 * **Book of Choice** || Students’ book of choice should be a work of fiction,
 * ** Summer reading will be assessed using any combination of the following: **
 * an objective test, an oral presentation, or an essay. ** ||
 * an objective test, an oral presentation, or an essay. ** ||