Summer Reading

Summer 2026 Reading Requirements

9th GRADE

English 9

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee / ISBN-978-0-446-31078-9

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–5
2. Chapters 6–10
3. Chapters 11–15
4. Chapters 16–20
5. Chapters 21–25
6. Chapters 26–31
Total Journal Entries: 6

Honors English 9

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee / ISBN-978-0-446-31078-9

Reading Journal Sections:
7. Chapters 1–5
8. Chapters 6–10
9. Chapters 11–15
10. Chapters 16–20
11. Chapters 21–25
12. Chapters 26–31
Total Journal Entries: 6

The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis / ISBN-978-0060652937

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Letters 1–5
2. Letters 6–10
3. Letters 11–15
4. Letters 16–20
5. Letters 21–25
6. Letters 26–31
Total Spiritual Reflection Entries: 6

10th GRADE

English 10

Lord of the Flies by William Golding / ISBN-978-0399501487

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–2
2. Chapters 3–4
3. Chapters 5–6
4. Chapters 7–8
5. Chapters 9–10
6. Chapters 11–12
Total Literary Journal Entries: 6

Honors English 10

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley / ISBN-978-8175993167

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Letters & Chapters 1–4
2. Chapters 5–8
3. Chapters 9–12
4. Chapters 13–16
5. Chapters 17–20
6. Chapters 21–24
Total Literary Journal Entries: 6

The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis / ISBN-978-0060652951

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–3
2. Chapters 4–6
3. Chapters 7–9
4. Chapters 10–12
5. Chapters 13–14
Total Spiritual Reflection Entries: 5

11th GRADE

English 11

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury / ISBN-9781451673319

Suggested Reading Sections:
1. Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander (first half)
2. Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander (second half)
3. Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (first half)
4. Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (second half)
5. Part 3: Burning Bright
Total Literary Journal Entries: 5

Honors English 11

The Crucible by Arthur Miller / ISBN-978-0142437339

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Act 1 (first half)
2. Act 1 (second half)
3. Act 2
4. Act 3
5. Act 4
Total Literary Journal Entries: 5

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis / ISBN-978-0060652920

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Book 1
2. Book 2
3. Book 3 (first half)
4. Book 3 (second half)
5. Book 4
Total Spiritual Reflection Entries: 5

12th GRADE

English 12

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens / ISBN-978-0451531186

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–9
2. Chapters 10–19
3. Chapters 20–29
4. Chapters 30–39
5. Chapters 40–49
6. Chapters 50–59
Total Literary Journal Entries: 6

Honors English 12

Persuasion by Jane Austen / ISBN-0307386856

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–4
2. Chapters 5–8
3. Chapters 9–12
4. Chapters 13–16
5. Chapters 17–20
6. Chapters 21–24
Total Literary Journal Entries: 6

The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis / ISBN-978-0060652968

Reading Journal Sections:
1. Chapters 1–2
2. Chapters 3–4
3. Chapters 5–6
4. Chapters 7–8
5. Chapters 9–10
Total Spiritual Reflection Entries: 5

Summer Reading Assignment:

Christianity is based on the story of God. As people of God, we are called to view the stories and actions of the world around us through a God-perspective. The purpose of Summer Reading is to engage students in reading classic and spiritual literature and to provide avenues for them to connect with the stories in a meaningful way that challenges them to find God’s presence in human action.

For all classes:
Students are required to have a personal copy of any book assigned as summer reading for their grade level.

Important for Honors Students: Please read this page in its entirety before beginning your summer reading. Honors students have two separate summer reading assignments: one for the required novel and a second journal assignment for the C.S. Lewis (spiritual) text described later on this page.

Students will keep a reading journal for the literary novels assigned as summer reading. Literary journal entries must meet the following criteria:

Journal must be recorded in a composition notebook.
All entries must be handwritten in the student’s own handwriting.
All information recorded must be done in complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.
Personal pronouns may only be used after the student has named who or what they are talking about in the sentence.

Summer Reading Assignment Objective:
Using an assigned book, the student will read and reflect on the story. By the time school starts in the fall, the student should be prepared to participate in class discussions, develop a project, and take an exam over the story.

Directions:
Students will complete literary journal entries by reading sections rather than every chapter. See specific reading section breakdowns for each novel under grade level. Most students will complete approximately 5-6 literary journal entries over the course of the novel.

1. Write a 1-page journal entry for each reading section of the book including the following:

- A concise summary of the reading section (7-10 sentences).
- Include your personal response to the events, characters, and development of the story plot in the section.

2. Write 3-5 sentences explaining at least 2 of the following story elements for each reading section:

- Symbolism: Describe 1-2 things or events that depict symbolism in the section. Explain what you think they mean, how they relate to the story, and how the symbols drive the plot.
- Important Scenes: In your own words, describe an important scene from the section and explain why you think it is significant.
- Themes: Identify and explain 1-2 themes found in the section. Give your thoughts on why they are significant and how they support and drive the plot.
- Conflict: Identify and explain the conflict that arises in the section. Give your thoughts on how it affects the story and drives the plot.
- Quotes: Write 1 quote that you feel is most representative of the section. Make sure the quote is in quotation marks and cite the author, publication date, and page number as an in-text citation after the quote. (Author, publication year, pg. #). Reflect on why you believe this quote is important.

3. Annotation: Highlight 3-5 passages in each reading section that you feel would be significant in developing a
project on the book and could appear as information on an exam over the story.

Biblical Integration:
After completing the novel, in your composition notebook, write a 1-2 page reflection explaining how God is seen or not seen throughout the events, characters, conflicts, and themes of the story. Explain how Biblical truth connects to the novel and support your thoughts with at least 2-3 Scripture passages.

For Honors classes only:
Along with reading the assigned literary novel, honors students will read a book by C. S. Lewis. Honors students will keep a Spiritual journal for the C. S. Lewis book assigned, and the journal must meet the following criteria:

Journal must be recorded in a composition notebook.
All entries must be handwritten in the student’s own handwriting.
All information recorded must be done in complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.
Personal pronouns may only be used after the student has named who or what they are talking about in the sentence.

Objective:
Using an assigned book by C. S. Lewis, the student will explore his/her own Spiritual journey and reflect on how the messages from modern Christian writers develop a person’s faith and personal walk with God. Be creative with your journal. Personalize it in a way that represents you and demonstrates a deep connection to the content in each reading section.

Directions:
Students will complete reflection entries by reading sections rather than every chapter. Most students will complete approximately 4-6 reflection entries throughout the book.

Reflect on your own Spiritual journey and write a 1-2 page journal entry for each reading section of the book including the following:
○ A 1-paragraph (7-10 sentences) summary of the reading section. Include your personal response to the author’s ideas about God and faith.
○ Draw one illustration or include one creative element that represents your inward reflection to the message in the section.
Write 3-5 sentences explaining the following aspects of the message in each reading section:
○ Inquiry: Write at least 1 question about your faith that you want to further explore based on what you read in the section.
○ Inspiration: Write 1 quote that you feel is most representative of the section. Make sure the quote is in quotation marks and cite the author, publication date, and page number as an in-text citation after the quote. (Author, publication year, pg. #). Reflect on why you believe this quote is important.
○ Scripture Connection: Explain how a Biblical passage connects to the ideas presented in the section.
Annotation: Highlight 2-4 passages in each reading section that you feel would be significant in developing a project on the book and could appear as information on an exam over the story.

Final Reflection:
After completing the novel, in your composition notebook, write a 1-2 page reflection on how the message of the book impacts your personal goals for growing your faith and understanding of a Christian worldview.