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2024 FWCD Summer Reading: Grade 9

9th Grade Summer Reading Requirements

9th graders are required to read two books to complete their summer reading requirements. 

  1. Universal Book / 9th Grade English Book: The universal book is a book that all Upper School students and faculty read. 9th grade students will read the universal book, complete an English class assignment and the Universal Book assignment (2 assignments total), 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.

All summer reading assignments are due August 20, the first day of school.

Universal Book / 9th Grade English Book

9th grade students will read Hamilton: An Exploration of History, Art, and Democracy and complete TWO assignments as they read. Please follow the instructions below. Be sure to view the grading rubric before completing.

1. English Class Assignment:

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

  • Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of 2024 Hamilton 9th Summer Reading" will open.

  • Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan 2024 Hamilton 9th Summer Reading)

2. Hamilton Response Journal: 

Response Journals are due August 20th, the first day of school. 

Universal Book Information

Hamilton: An Exploration of History, Art, and Democracy was created for the 2024 Universal Book. It is a compilation of lyrics from Hamilton: The Musical, primary source documents, and videos. 

Current and returning students will obtain their copy of Hamilton from Mrs. Blan. New students will receive their copy from Mrs. Wakeland in the Upper School office.

Choice Book Information

CLICK HERE or on the image below for information about the 2024 choice books. 
• Students and faculty are responsible for getting copies of their own books. 
• Sign up for an open book group HERE

**Need a reminder of what book you signed up for? View your book group HERE. 

Questions about 9th Grade Summer Reading?

Contact:

Sarah Blan, Upper School Librarian
sarah.blan@fwcd.com 

Laura Hayes, 9th Grade English
laura.hayes@fwcd.com

Jocelyn Cipolaro, 9th Grade English
jocelyn.cipolaro@fwcd.com

Jon Shipley, 9th Grade English
jon.shipley@fwcd.com