Summer Reading book trailers

Want to see the book trailers for your English summer reading again? Follow the link to see:

PAP English 1: A Separate Peace

PAP English 2: My Name is Asher Lev

AP English 3: Their Eyes Were Watching God

http://heritagelibrary.wikispaces.com/Summer+Reading

Happy watching and reading!

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BookTrailer: Their Eyes Were Watching God

If you are going to be in AP English 3 next year, your summer reading selection will be Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. I haven't read the book since I was in high school, so I listened to the audio to refresh my memory. I LOVED IT; therefore, I strongly suggest you listen to the audio--you can even follow along in the book if you want. The richness of the language is such an integral part of this book. Example of the text: "Naw, 'tain't nothin' lak you might think." Can you understand it? Sure, especially after you get into the rhythm of it. But for me, it's hard to hear the beauty of the words when I working through their meaning, know what I'm saying? Anyway, without further ado, here's the book trailer...

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Reading Re-Do: A Separate Peace

I'm re-reading A Separate Peace by John Knowles because HHS 9th graders read it. I haven't picked up a copy since I was in 9th grade myself. Let me say: it is SO much better this time! Or maybe I'm better: more mature (doubtful), more patient (improbable). Either way, I'm really enjoying this book that I disliked in high school. You're probably thinking, "Great. I'm in 9th grade. I'm not going to like it." But the thing is, you might. Don't worry about having to critique it just yet and get lost in the story of Gene and Finny. Decide if you are more of a Gene or a Finny - that would be a Facebook-worthy personality test. Imagine yourself at the Devon School. (But when it IS time to analyze it for class, come see me. I can't tell you how many times I've said "Ohhhh, I get it now!" in the last few chapters.) Take it from me, a former ASP hater, it's a fantastic book. My opinion has changed so dramatically that I'm considering re-reading books that I disliked the first time around. Maybe I'll try Heart of Darkness again. Or maybe not. "The Horror!"

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