Honors English 10 
Summer 2011 Reading Assignment

You may buy or borrow your book.  Blue Ridge Books on Main Street will give you a discount if you mention that you are a THS student.  

	Novel:  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Narrated by Death, this Holocaust novel is lengthy but fascinating! 

1.  Read the entire novel and be prepared to say something intelligent about the book that goes beyond just the plot.  Think about connections to your life, prior Holocaust/history knowledge, etc.
 
2.  Create and bring with you two good discussion questions and answers about the novel.  Remember that good discussion questions show higher-level thinking and do not have simple answers that all readers agree with.   

3.  Be ready for a test the first week of school.  

	Current Event
English II focuses on the study of world literature, and we will regularly consider world history and global world events.  Find a current event that interests you from anywhere in the world except the United States or Great Britain.  Read it carefully and make some notes about why it interests you.  Be ready to share it with the class and discuss its importance.  Again, be sure it is interesting!

If you have any questions, email Ms. Tucker:  jtucker@haywood.k12.nc.us