Summer Assignments

Grade 7 Religion/Valentine- (No Summer Reading)

Grade 7 Religion/Mason- (No Summer Reading)

Grade 8 Religion- (No Summer Reading)

Grade 9 Religion- (No Summer Reading)

Grade 10 Religion- (No Summer Reading )

Grade 11 Religion-(No Summer Reading but LIA Service Site and Contract)

Grade 12 World Religions- (No Summer Reading but LIA Service Site and Contract)

7th grade

The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing: Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement: Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

8th grade

The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

9th grade

The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

10th grade

The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

11th grade

The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

AP Composition

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

Women Writers

The Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner

 

12th grade

The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book

 

AP Literature

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

On a separate document, keep track of details in the plot that would support Mr. Adirubasami’s assertion that this story will make one believe in the existence of God (you must read the "Author's Note" at the very beginning of the text). There should be at least 5 details with an explanation accompanying it. This will be due the first day of class. Contact Mr. Christie with any questions: dchristie@nda-worc.or

The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

After reading The Radium Girls, choose two of the following and complete them on a piece of paper OR google document. You will turn them in on the first day of class.

Point of View: Retell a major event from the story from a different character’s point of view. (One half page minimum)

Book Cover: Create your own book cover for this book. The cover should convey something about the theme, and you should write on the back a blurb that would “sell” the book (3-4 sentences)

Comic Strip: Create a comic strip that retells two scenes using your own words. Make sure the comic strip includes main characters, setting, the conflict, two events, and a conclusion.

Questioning: Create a list of at least 5 interview questions for one of the characters in the story and answer each question as you think the character would answer it. Be sure that your questions are thoughtful and show meaning making.

Letter writing: Write a letter to one of the characters as if you are one of the characters. OR write a letter to the author explaining what you took away from the book and any reactions or questions you had

News Writing Write a news article about a main event from the story.

Advertisement Write a television commercial or create a magazine advertisement for radium or the main products listed in the book. Your advertisement should show the reality of the product as presented by the book.

If your course is not listed below it means there are no summer assignments due for that specific course.

Physics (Click here for assignment)

7th grade

• The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore
  • Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.

8th grade

• The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore
  • Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.

9th grade

• The Radium Girls (YA version) by Kate Moore
  • Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.
• Historic Site/Museum Visit and Reflection Paper
  • Contact Mrs. Goyette with any questions at sgoyette@nda-worc.org
  • Due on the first day of class
  • This summer your task is to visit at least one Massachusetts historic site or museum. After your visit, you will reflect on the experience.
    • Your typed reflection should include:

• Your name, the name of the historic site or museum you visited, and the date you went.
• The reason why you chose the particular site that you went to visit. Be sure to include who you went with and an overview of the activities and exhibits you observed. Make sure to also include a summary description of the site and its purpose within the community.
• Reaction Summary: This should be a concise summary of your general reaction to the Museum/Historical Site visit. It should focus on what you have learned and your reactions to this information. What did you already know? What new information did you learn that you took away from your visit?
• Impact: Comment on the overall impact the trip has had on you and your thinking. List any questions you feel are left unanswered. Comment on the overall value of the Museum/Site experience and recommend it as a place to visit for other students (or not).
• Photo: A photo of yourself either standing in front of a relevant exhibit at the site/museum or a picture of you with a ranger or docent from the site/museum.

10th grade

• The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
  • Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.
• Historic Site/Museum Visit and Reflection Paper
  • Contact Mrs. Goyette with any questions at sgoyette@nda-worc.org
  • Due on the first day of class
  • This summer your task is to visit at least one Massachusetts historic site or museum. After your visit, you will reflect on the experience.
    • Your typed reflection should include:

• Your name, the name of the historic site or museum you visited, and the date you went.
• The reason why you chose the particular site that you went to visit. Be sure to include who you went with and an overview of the activities and exhibits you observed. Make sure to also include a summary description of the site and its purpose within the community.
• Reaction Summary: This should be a concise summary of your general reaction to the Museum/Historical Site visit. It should focus on what you have learned and your reactions to this information. What did you already know? What new information did you learn that you took away from your visit?
• Impact: Comment on the overall impact the trip has had on you and your thinking. List any questions you feel are left unanswered. Comment on the overall value of the Museum/Site experience and recommend it as a place to visit for other students (or not).
• Photo: A photo of yourself either standing in front of a relevant exhibit at the site/museum or a picture of you with a ranger or docent from the site/museum.

AP World: Modern

• Contact Mrs. Goyette with any questions at sgoyette@nda-worc.org
• Due on the first day of class
• Watch this video on what it means for a society to collapse and/or restructure itself.
• Read “Chapter 1 - Before 1200: Patterns in World History” in your textbook, Ways of the World.
  • Complete the “Big Picture Questions” on page 41 in a typed Google Doc.
  • Be prepared for a quiz during the first two weeks of school.
• Complete the Social Studies Summer Assignment: Historic Site/Museum Visit and Reflection Paper
• Complete The Radium Girls PearDeck

11th grade

• The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
  • Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.
• Historic Site/Museum Visit and Reflection Paper
• Contact Mrs. Goyette with any questions at sgoyette@nda-worc.org
• Due on the first day of class
  • This summer your task is to visit at least one Massachusetts historic site or museum. After your visit, you will reflect on the experience.
    • Your typed reflection should include:

• Your name, the name of the historic site or museum you visited, and the date you went.
• The reason why you chose the particular site that you went to visit. Be sure to include who you went with and an overview of the activities and exhibits you observed. Make sure to also include a summary description of the site and its purpose within the community.
• Reaction Summary: This should be a concise summary of your general reaction to the Museum/Historical Site visit. It should focus on what you have learned and your reactions to this information. What did you already know? What new information did you learn that you took away from your visit?
• Impact: Comment on the overall impact the trip has had on you and your thinking. List any questions you feel are left unanswered. Comment on the overall value of the Museum/Site experience and recommend it as a place to visit for other students (or not).
• Photo: A photo of yourself either standing in front of a relevant exhibit at the site/museum or a picture of you with a ranger or docent from the site/museum.

AP-US History

• Contact Mrs. Goyette with any questions at sgoyette@nda-worc.org
• Read (or listen to) the novel, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
  • Before reading the novel, watch this video on the Ghanan slave trade and the Cape Coast Castle.
  • After reading, watch this short video interview with Ms. Gyasi. Consider her motivation for writing about the past.
  • Choose a chapter set in America to focus on:
    • Determine the historical events or context of the chapter.
      • Some potential topics (there are more than these suggestions) to investigate are:
        • Fugitive Slave Act
        • A. Philip Randolph
        • The Great Migration
        • The Harlem Renaissance
        • The Harlem riots
  • Write a 1-2 page reflection drawing comparisons and extending connections between historical accounts and the novel. Include how this novel helps you understand American history and identity. (It is okay to use personal pronouns in this reflection.)
  • Due on the first day of class
• Complete the Social Studies Summer Assignment: Historic Site/Museum Visit and Reflection Paper
• Complete The Radium Girls PearDeck

12th grade

• The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
• Prior to reading The Radium Girls, complete this PearDeck on the historical context of the book.

If your course is not listed below it means there are no summer assignments due for that specific course.

If you have any questions, you may email Mrs. Kebir: dkebir@nda-worc.org

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Advanced Honors Pre-Calculus (Click Here for Summer Assignment)

 

If your course is not listed below it means there are no summer assignments due for that specific course.

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