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2023 FWCD Summer Reading: Grade 9

Reading Requirements for US Students

Every Upper School student has three summer reading requirements. However, 9th graders read two books to complete those three requirements. The Universal Book and the grade-level required reading both use Station Eleven as their text. Details are below.

  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. 

9th Grade students will be expected to do the following: 

  1. Obtain their copy of Station Eleven (rising 9th graders will receive their book 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. (For 9th graders this journal is the grade level required English journal.) 
  3. Participate in the Universal Book Program and breakout sessions - August 30.

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 Reading for Freshmen

Summer Reading for 9th Grade English:

Students will read Station Eleven (also the Universal Book) and complete the Station Eleven Response Journal as they read. Please follow the instructions below and view the grading rubric before completing.

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

  2. Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of 9th - Station Eleven Response Journal" will open.

  3. Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan 9th - "Station Eleven" 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. 

Grading Rubric:

Click here to view the grading rubric for the Station Eleven 9th Grade Summer Journal