HSPVA Summer Reading has been a tradition at our school since before I've worked here! Students celebrate the journey of a story with a mystery faculty member from school! You probably selected this title through your Biology class (and if you're new to HSPVA, ask Mr. Klein). This book is different than our English II Summer Reading. If you have questions about that program, contact Mrs. DiLuglio at ndilugli@houstonisd.org
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English II and English II Pre-AP Summer Reading: Our first unit, Man's Search for Meaning, begins with the study of WWI through a young German soldier's journey. This piece of Lost Generation literature will initiate complex conversations in preparation for our Holocaust and Human Behavior Unit. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Link to the audio book Link to Spark Notes Three Units for English II: Man's Search for Meaning The Art of the Story To Turn the Light of Truth |
HSPVA School Store Wish List
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If you're at the school store and want to grab a couple of items for our class, we always love receiving: tissues, packs of index cards (all sizes!), highlighters (any color!), erasers, thin color markers, red pens, green pens, black pens, blue pens, and sticky notes. We also go through paper towels, paper plates, plastic-ware, and plastic cups throughout the year.
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How to Read 101"Books are a uniquely
portable magic." -Stephen King We move beyond plot analysis to investigations of an author's major and minor themes. |
How to Write 101"The Blank Page is still the most challenging environment there is." -Anonymous
"Sometimes it takes a while to get the stupid stuff out" -Sneed Taking the writing process from intimidating to inspiring! |
How to Research
"Wikipedia can always be your first source, but it should never be your last."
- H. W. Brands 1. Inquire 2. Investigate 3. Incorporate |
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"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." -St. Augustine
Mr. Bingham, Ms. Chase, Ms. Diaz and Mr. Perez take trips every Spring Break to see the world! 2020 Spring Break: Sound of Music |
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