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2022 FWCD Summer Reading: Grade 9

Reading Requirements for US Students

Every Upper School student has three summer reading requirements. 

  1. Universal Book: This is an all US read that brings unity to our community. Students will participate in the Universal Book Program and be assessed on the book in the Fall.
  2. Student Choice Book: Students will read a book from the choice books list and participate in discussions about this book in the Fall. 
  3. Grade-Level Required Reading for English Class: Students will complete an English assignment.

2022 Universal Book Information

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro was chosen by the Reading Committee to be the 2022 Universal Book for FWCD's Upper School. 

Students will be expected to do the following: 

  1. Obtain their copy of Klara and the Sun (rising 10th-12th graders will receive their copy from their advisors, rising 9th graders from Mrs. Blan in their English classes, and new students from Mrs. Wakeland).
  2. Read Klara and the Sun during the summer. 
  3. Participate in the Universal Book Program and breakout sessions - August 30.

Klara and the Sun Book Information

2022 Choice Book Information

2022 US Choice Books: CLICK HERE or on the image below for information about the 2022 choice books. Students and faculty are responsible for getting copies of their own books. 

Sign up for an open book group HERE. 

Optional: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Script for US Fall Play)



OPTIONAL: From Mrs. Easter, US Theatre Director: Students who are interested in auditioning for the Upper School Fall Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, can get a head start during the summer. Click the link below for the script. 

2022 Grade-Level Required Reading for Freshmen

Summer Reading for 9th Grade English:

Students will read Klara and the Sun (also the Universal Book) and complete the Klara and the Sun Response Journal as they read. Please follow the instructions below.

  1. Click on the journal link. It will take you to a page that says "Copy Document."
    Klara and the Sun Response Journal

  2. Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of 9th - Klara and the Sun Response Journal" will open.

  3. Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan 9th - "Klara and the Sun" Response Journal)

  4. Students will either submit this file to their English teacher's Google Classroom or print it and turn it in to their teacher depending on the teacher's instructions upon their return to school in August.