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2023 FWCD Summer Reading: Grade 11

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 read, complete an assigned journal, and participate in the Universal Book Program 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.

Universal Book Information

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel was chosen by the Reading Committee to be the 2023 Universal Book for FWCD's Upper School. 

Students will be expected to do the following: 

  1. Obtain their copy of Station Eleven (rising 10th-12th graders will receive their copy from Mrs. Blan during summer reading sessions, rising 9th graders from Mrs. Blan in their English classes, and new students from Mrs. Wakeland).
  2. Read Station Eleven and complete the assigned journal during the summer. Assignment instructions are below.
  3. Participate in the Universal Book Program and breakout sessions - August 30.

Journal assignment instructions:

  1. Click here for the assignment. It will take you to a page that says "Copy Document."
  2. Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of "Station Eleven" Response Journal" will open.
  3. Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan - "Station Eleven" Response Journal)
  4. The assignment should be ready to turn in to each teacher upon our return to school in August. Here is the grading rubric.

Station Eleven

Choice Book Information

CLICK HERE or on the image below for information about the 2023 choice books. 
• Students and faculty are responsible for getting copies of their own books. 
• Sign up for an open book group HERE. 

Grade-Level Required Book for Junior English (Regular)

English 11 Summer Reading Packet: Click here for the packet.

**If you received this packet before June 1, it was missing a page that included one question for Educated and all questions for All American Boys. The link above now includes that missing page. Here is a link to the missing page only if you need it. 

Grade-Level Required Book for AP Literature

AP Lit summer reading information:

Follow the instructions below.

  1. Click on this link. It will take you to a page that says "Copy Document."

  2. Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of AP Lit Summer Reading" will open.

  3. Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan - AP Lit Summer Reading)

  4. Write your responses in this document and be prepared to turn it in upon the return to school in August.