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SAN MATEO
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING LIST—2007/08 |
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All students at San Mateo High School must complete the
summer reading assignment. |
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College Preparatory English: Read and study the book. Plan to take a test on the plot, character, themes, and important quotes during the first week of school. 1CP students should complete the flashcards and answer the questions. We recommend sophomores, juniors, and seniors take notes to prepare for the exam. Go to the school’s web site for more information: http://www.smuhsd.k12.ca.us/smhs/index.html Advanced Standing/Honors/Advanced Placement English: Read the assigned books and complete the assignment given by the teacher. Go to the
school’s web site for more information: http://www.smuhsd.k12.ca.us/smhs/index.html |
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CP Level – read for
next year’s class |
AS Level – read for
next year’s class |
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Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths, Bernard Evslin |
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3CP – SOPHOMORE Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini |
One other mystery novel of your own choosing (see separate instructions) |
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5CP - JUNIOR Into The Wild, Jon Krakauer |
The
Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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7CP - SENIOR Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut |
Decline
and Fall, Evelyn Waugh |
