Bentley School Summer Reading 2006
This summer, students at Bentley will be embarking on a voyage inspired (we hope) by the intellectual pursuit of reading. Below you will find the summer reading list, including specific reading assignments for each grade. Students will NOT be asked to complete written assignments for these readings during the summer, but will be held responsible for having read the book(s) in their English and History courses with various assignments and activities when they return. We hope the themes, stories, and insights provided by these works will inspire your student and prepare them for the rigor and excitement of Bentley. Be sure to complete the all school reading (Tobias Wolff's Old School ) as well as the specific assignments for your grade in both English and History.
All Students (9-12) :
Tobias
Wolff, Old School
Mr. Wolff will be visiting English classes and giving a presentation to the entire Bentley community on Friday, September 29.
Freshmen (English and History) :
Bobbie Ann Mason, In Country
Larry Gonick, Cartoon History of the Universe, Vol. 1
Sophomores (English and History) :
Yann Martel, Life of Pi
Juniors (History) :
Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Seniors (History) :
Dana Lindaman and Kyle Ward, History Lessons
Juniors and Seniors (English) : Students will sign-up for one of the following books during the last week of classes (week before Finals). Sign-up sheets are on the window on the side of the SPAC. If you FAIL to sign up for a book, we will ASSIGN you to a book.
Jane Austin, Emma
Barbara Kingsolver, Poisonwood Bible
Michael Pollan, Botany of Desire
John Edgar Wideman, Hoop Roots
AP/Honors Courses in History
Students enrolled in AP or Honors courses have additional reading assignments; please see below for the specific readings for each course. Students should consult with the instructor listed for each individual class for specific questions about each reading.
• Sophomore AP World History (Dickens) : Kenneth Pomerantz and Steven Topik, The World That Trade Created: Society, Culture, and the World Economy, 1400 to the Present (2 nd Edition).
Make sure and check Mr. Dickens' web page for specific assignment
• Junior Honors US History (Jordan) : Colin Calloway, The Scratch of a Pen
Make sure and check Mr. Jordan's web page for specific assignment
• Junior AP US History (Jordan) : Eric Foner, The Story of American Freedom
Make sure and check Mr. Jordan's web page for specific assignment