Overview
Literature is like a mode of transportation that drives us through life. When we meet new characters and encounter different worlds along the drive, we not only learn more about others, but we also learn a little more about ourselves: who we are as humans, our place in society and the greater world. This exploration of self is especially important freshman year when the journey into adulthood truly begins. Ninth grade marks the beginning of an independent reading journey that will continue throughout the remainder of high school. Each student is required to select four novels to read, one for each quarter of the school year. The only requirements are that students select independent reading novels from the young adult genre and read texts that they have never read before.
Objectives
- Students will read literature to better understand the human experience.
- Students will construct reflection texts to demonstrate their experiences with reading and discussion.
- Students will practice literature as a social interaction to enhance their articulation of ideas and thoughts.