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2025 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 19, the first day of school.

Universal Book / 9th Grade English Book

9th graders, you will read the required short stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and complete TWO assignments as you read. Required stories: "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-headed League," "The Speckled Band," and any two additional stories of your choice.  

Please follow the instructions below. Be sure to view the grading rubric before completing.

1. English Class Assignment:

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

  • Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of Sherlock Summer Reading" will open.

  • Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan Sherlock Summer Reading)

2. Sherlock Holmes Response Journal: 

  • Click on this Sherlock response journal link (link coming soon). It will take you to a page that says "Copy Document."

  • Click "Make a copy." The document named "Copy of Sherlock Holmes Response Journal" will open.

  • Change the document name to include your name. (Example: Sarah Blan Sherlock Holmes Response Journal)

  • Grading Rubric:

    Click here to view the grading rubric for the Sherlock Holmes Response Journal.

Response Journals are due August 19th, the first day of school. 

Choice Book

CLICK HERE or on the image below for information about the 2025 choice books. 
• Students and faculty are responsible for getting copies of their own books. 
• Click HERE to sign up for your book. 

**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