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Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Rd., Kinston, NC 28504 www.parrottacademy.org = = APA Summer Reading 2012

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Welcome!]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Welcome!]] Welcome Upper School Students (9-12)! ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--**Welcome to the APASummerReading2012.wikispaces.com pages! A special thanks to the Summer Reading Selection Committee members for all of their hard work – and excellent suggestions!]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Welcome to the APASummerReading11.wikispaces.com pages! Hope everyone is having a great summer! A special thanks to the Summer Reading Selection Committee members for all of their hard work--and excellent suggestions!]]**Welcome to the APASummerReading2012.wikispaces.com pages!** A special thanks to the Summer Reading Selection Committee members for all of their hard work – and excellent suggestions! ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--**Purpose of Summer Reading Program:]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Purpose:]] Purpose of Summer Reading Program: ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--The purpose of the Summer Reading Program at Arendell Parrott Academy is to foster an appreciation for reading, both inside and outside of school. Students are encouraged to choose titles of books that match their interests and to share these books with their friends and families.]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--The purpose of the Summer Reading Program at Arendell Parrott Academy is to foster an appreciation for reading, both inside and outside of school. Students are encouraged to choose titles of books that match their interests and to share these books with their friends and families.]]The purpose of the Summer Reading Program at Arendell Parrott Academy is to foster an appreciation for reading, both inside and outside of school. Students are encouraged to choose titles of books that match their interests and to share these books with their friends and families. ===

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****IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS:** **The Summer Reading program, a requirement for all Upper School students at APA, has reading recommendations which appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview the committee's selections, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, and discuss/select the book which is appropriate for the reading maturity of the student. === **// ====

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--**Directions:]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Directions:]] Directions: ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Choose a book from the list on navigation bar (to the left). Read the book. Then, click the book's link on the navigation bar and then click the "Discussion" tab to begin recording your comments. If you are a Wiki member already, then you should not have to rejoin the website. If you need to "Join this Wiki," then simply click on the "Join" link and follow the directions so that you may be "approved." Once you are "approved," you may begin to write your comments.]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Choose a book from the list on navigation bar (to the left). Read the book. Then, click the book's link on the navigation bar and then click the "Discussion" tab to begin recording your comments. If you are a Wiki member already, then you should not have to rejoin the website. If you need to "Join this Wiki," then simply click on the "Join" link and follow the directions so that you may be "approved." Once you are "approved," you may begin to write your comments.]]First, "Join the Wiki" and be "Approved." Next, choose a book from the list on navigation bar (to the left). Read the book and respond on the wikispace before, during, and after reading the book! Click the book's link on the navigation bar and click the "Discussion" tab to begin writing your comments. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR FULL NAME AND GRADE LEVEL ON ALL OF YOUR RESPONSES. ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--**Suggestions:]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Suggestions:]] Suggestions: ===
 * === Students should "check out" descriptions of the books from friends, family, NYTimes Book Review, Amazon.com (see reviews), at the library, etc.  ===
 * === Begin reading the book as soon as possible.  ===
 * === Avoid waiting till late July to be "approved." Join the Wiki today!  ===
 * === Students may respond to prompts (see below) for ideas about which to write. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE A SUMMARY OF THE BOOK. USE A PROMPT FOR DISCUSSION.  ===
 * === Students may "reply" to other student/faculty discussions and develop an online "dialogue" about their book.  ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Reminders:]] Reminders: ===
 * === Due date is July 31 at midnight. All entries must be posted by the due date. No exceptions.  ===
 * === Students must include their full name (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and their grade level on any postings.  ===
 * === Students are required to write a total of 350 words. One entry is required, though more be written.  ===
 * === Students unable to access the wikispace website may send a hard copy of their comments to the following address:  ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Arendell Parrott Academy]] === Arendell Parrott Academy

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--c/o Summer Reading Committee]] === c/o Summer Reading Committee

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--PO Box 1297]] === PO Box 1297

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Kinston, NC 28504]] === Kinston, NC 28504
 * **Don't forget to read the book(s) for your English class in August before school begins. See your teacher's homework web page at www.parrottacademy.org for more information. **

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--**Prompts (Use as discussion starters):]] [[#x***IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations are selected to appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, using sites such as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.--Prompts:]] Prompts (Use as discussion starters): === > ===  (NOTE TO STUDENTS: To write your responses, please click "Discussion" tab FROM THE BOOK'S PAGE (SEE MENU TO LEFT). Do NOT click "Discussion" on the home page (above) to discuss your book. Thanks!)  === > === === === ===
 * 1) ===  What prior knowledge you have regarding the book? Are you familiar with the author? His/her other books? What issues does this author raise? In what genre (Sci-Fi, nonfiction, fiction, etc.) is this book written?  ===
 * 2) ===  After reading the first part of the book, what are your initial reactions? What has the reading experience been like thus far? What has surprised you at this point in the book?  ===
 * 3) ===  Make a prediction about the end of the book. What characters are most likely to be involved with the climax of the story. Explain your reasons about your predictions.  ===
 * 4) ===  After reading, write about your favorite scenes in the book. What did you like about the book? Be specific. What characters are most memorable? Explain.  ===
 * 5) ===  Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?  ===
 * 6) ===  Discuss the writer's style and the language he/she uses. Cite examples where the writer uses strong, lyrical prose.  ===
 * 7) ===  What character can you most "relate" to? Do you exhibit any of the same traits of a particular character? Explain.  ===
 * 8) ===  See individual pages for further prompt options.  ===

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: The Summer Reading recommendations appeal to a variety of ages and reading levels. Please preview these books, reading reviews from such online sites as NYTimes Book Review or Amazon/Books, to help you select a book appropriate for the reading maturity of your child.===--Any questions or problems? Email slogan@parrottacademy.org]] Any questions or problems? Email slogan@parrottacademy.org ===