2018 English Language Arts Summer Assignment
The Francis Lewis High School summer reading assignment has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to further develop their reading and vocabulary skills during the summer months. The assignment provides choices of short stories appropriate to the grade levels that students will be entering in the fall. It also provides access to an interactive website designed to improve your vocabulary. The short stories, graphic organizers (with model entries), and the Vocabulary.com word list are available through the links below.
Instructions for All Students
Submit your journal entries to your English teacher during the first week of class. These journals will count as your first homework grades for the fall semester.
Students in Advanced Placement English courses should complete the course specific summer assignments instead of this general assignment.
Most Recent Update: June 11, 2018
Instructions for All Students
- Read ONE short story from the approved list for English Language Arts. See the grade specific menu links for short story options.
- Complete five journal entries in response to the short story you have chosen. (One graphic organizer only.)
- Use (or create) a Vocabulary.com account and master the list for your grade level. Make sure to complete the list in practice mode so you can monitor your level of completion. See the grade specific menu links for the word list link.
Submit your journal entries to your English teacher during the first week of class. These journals will count as your first homework grades for the fall semester.
Students in Advanced Placement English courses should complete the course specific summer assignments instead of this general assignment.
Most Recent Update: June 11, 2018
Assignments by Grade Level
Click on the button for the grade or course you'll be taking in the fall to access the materials you will need.