Summer Reading
Our One School / One Book Summer Reading for 2011
Three Cups of Tea
www.threecupsoftea.com/ -
Younger family members
may be interested in Listen To The Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg
and Three Cups of Tea, (Children's book).
One School / One Book
Everyone at AMHS is reading Three Cups of Tea
by Greg Mortenson. Middle school students will read the "young readers" edition. Freshmen will have their choice of either edition.
What is the Book About?
In 1993 Greg Mortenson, attempted to climb K2, the world’s second tallest mountain, to honor his deceased sister . After helping to rescue a fellow climber, Mortenson lost his way, became ill and eventually found his way to a remote Pakistani village named Korphe, where the villagers cared for him. To show his gratitude, Mortenson promised to build the first school for the impoverished village. Eventually his work led to the start of the Central Asia Institute and the building of more than 50 schools in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan.
http://www.accessola2.com/superconference2009/thu/624/tea.pdf
Read the Book:
Be a thoughtful reader. Here are some Discussion questions to think about for September. (You do not have to complete this booklet, however some folks may find that the booklet helps them to focus) Be prepared to discuss concepts mentioned in the booklet on when you return in September.
Complete the 54321 activity sheet
(Due the first day of school)Videos
Three Cups of Tea
A video made by a Christian school to introduce the book to their school community.
Greg Mortenson
15 min - Apr 17, 2011 - Uploaded by CBSNewsOnline
He has written inspiring best sellers, including "Three Cups of Tea," but are the stories all true? Steve Kroft investigates .
Additional Summer Reading
Each student at Avon Middle High School is required to read Three Cups of Tea and complete the 5-4-3-2-1 worksheet. Additional requirements for various grades and classes are listed below:
Grades 7 & 8
In addition to Three Cups of Tea (The young readers version) students should choose two books, one from the bullying list and the other from 100 Books to Read in Middle School and complete the activities
Freshmen
(Freshmen have the option of reading the junior version or the adult version of Three Cups of Tea)
All students entering grade 9 must also read and complete an assignment on Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. See below for additional requirements.
All written work should be a minimum of two pages typed, doubled spaced and 12 point font. Choose a different assignment for each book. Your summer reading will be counted as a quiz grade. For each additional book you read and assignment you complete, you will receive an additional extra credit quiz grade to be averaged into your Term One grade. There are many possibilities, so take some time and choose books that interest you! All assignments must be turned in on Tuesday, September 6th (no exceptions or extensions).
Additional Requirements – Honors Level:You will be expected to pass in a writing assignment for two additional books from the summer reading list. Failure to complete summer reading will result in removal from Honors English.
Additional Requirements – College Level:You will be expected to pass in a writing assignment for one additional book from the summer reading list.
Additional Huck Finn Assignment.doc -
14460k DownloadDownload the free audiobook for your ipod (two different versions - See which reader you like better)
LoudLit.org: Collection: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
LibriVox » Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn e-book You'll need to register for a free BPL e-card (using your Avon, Randolph or Brockton card) to borrow this book.
Senior
Applied Communication
Students entering Applied Communications are required to read two additional books from the summer reading list, and complete a different assignment for each book. There are many possibilities, so you should take some time and choose books that interest you! All assignments must be turned in on Tuesday, September 6th (no exceptions or extensions).
All written work should be typed, doubled spaced and 12 point font. Your summer reading will be counted as a quiz grade. For each additional book you read and assignment you complete, you will receive an additional extra credit quiz grade to be averaged into your Term One grade.
AP English
AP English Summer Reading 2011.doc -
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Websites of Interest for Three Cups of Tea
Links to Afghanistan Art (scroll down the page)
NH Serving Three Cups of Tea
Teachers' Companion - Three Cups of Tea:
A Guide to Three Cups of Tea and Listen to the Wind by Greg
Mortenson
Enjoying Three Cups of Tea
NH Serving Three Cups of Tea
Three Cups of Tea and Activism
For Educators - Three Cups of Tea - LibGuides at The Fenn
School
Three Cups of Tea Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan | In Service of the Story? Exploring Questions of
Truth
Three Cups of Tea [SMART Notebook lesson I]
Three Cups of Tea [SMART Notebook lesson II
K-12 Guide - Maroon Edition 2010: Three Cups of Tea - Research
6 Q's About the News | Questions About 'Three Cups of Tea
Afghanistan and Pakistan interactive maps and statistics:
www.nationmaster.com/country/pk-pakistan •
www.nationmaster.com/country/af-afghanistan
Please contact us if you find a nonworking link.