Wilmington Christian School Summer Reading Program All Students are required to read one assigned novel per grade level. On the first full day of school, students will submit a typed 250 word essay (500 words for Honors level) using the essay prompt listed for that novel. The essays should be double-spaced in 12 pt. font. Content should demonstrate effective writing skills: clear thesis, freedom from grammatical and spelling errors, evidence of interaction with the text and an effective conclusion. Honors students are also required to give an oral presentation of their Reader’s Choice selection. Level 1 and Level 2 students may choose to do Reader’s Choice oral presentation for an extra credit quiz grade. Oral Presentations will begin during the second full week of school. Pre 10th Grade- Honors The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis Essay Prompt: Write a one paragraph personal response for each of the the first 6 chapters. Describe how you felt or what you were thinking as you read each chapter. Required READER’S CHOICE - Choose any novel or work of nonfiction containing at least 150 pages that you have not previously read. You will need to bring the book with you to class for an oral presentation during the second full week of school. Props and/or poster may be used but are not required. The oral presentation will be counted as an extra credit quiz grade. Pre 10th- GradeLevel 2 - Night by Ellie Wiesel Essay Prompt: Write an essay explaining how you think an educated society can descend into evil. Do you think it could happen again in the 21st century? Extra Credit: Reader’s Choice - Choose any novel or work of nonfiction containing at least 150 pages that you have not previously read. You will need to bring the book with you to class. Students should be prepared to give an oral presentation during the second full week of school. Props and/or a poster may be used but are not required. The oral presentation will be counted as an extra credit quiz grade.
