2024 Summer Reading
All students are REQUIRED to read this summer.
Please look over this information thoroughly.
Where you see information underlined, this is a link to the information/work that you will need to complete.
If you have any questions over the summer, reach out to your English teacher.
Grade 9 and 10 English Kwomer-zocco@westbrookctschools.org
Grade 9 and 11 English Chall@westbrookctschools.org
Grade 12 English Jtomon@westbrookctschools.org
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Freshman English is required reading for all 9th graders
Mrs. Fredrickson will be distributed 2 books students on Friday May, 24th Click here for all Freshman information
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Sophomore English is required reading for ALL 10th graders
Grendel By John Gardner
Ms. Womer Zocco has copies of Grendel, she will distribute to students.
Click here for all Sophomore information
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Junior English is required reading for ALL 11th graders
Click here for all Junior information
All Juniors are to read Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury. All Students will be given a copy during their English class.
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Senior English is required reading for ALL 12th graders.
12th Grade English-College Prep
Read either book; students are not required to read both.
The Breadwinner Persepolis
By Deborah Ellis By Marjane Satrapi
Students will have to summarize the plot of whichever book they read, explain one of the following themes (perseverance, responsibility, independence, or survival), and characterize the protagonist.
If you have questions about the summer assignment information, please reach out to Miss Tomon via email this summer jtomon@westbrookctschools.org
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AP Literature and Composition Required Reading
AP Literature and Composition Assignment:
(Written by Ms. Tomon)
Students will read The Breadwinner (Deborah Ellis), selections from How to Read Literature Like a Professor (Thomas C. Foster), and one other book of their choice. I am supplying a suggested AP Lit recommendation list; however, I'm happy as long as you are reading on your own. You have to read about a third of How to Read... and apply 8 of the reading strategies to both The Breadwinner and their choice book.
If you have questions about the AP Literature summer reading information, please reach out to Miss Tomon via email this summer jtomon@westbrookctschools.org
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AP Required Reading Psychology
Mr. Saba’s AP Psychology
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Pleasure reading book choices
Suggested Summer Reads: 2024 YALSA Top books |
Physical places to find books
Books will be available at the Westbrook Public Library Additional places to find books WESTBROOK HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER |
Apps for books:
hoopla
Your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
hoopla is a digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy
on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have
hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library
at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library.
You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere.
All you need to get started is a library card.
WELCOME!
Nicole Esposito
Library Media Specialist
Video Production Instructor
UConn ECE Instructor
@westbrookhslmc
Questions? Email me!
Study Hall Policy
Study Students that wish to visit the library:
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- In order to visit the Library Media Center, students will be required to email me (please avoid calling, or drop ins, or sending hangout messages). nesposito@westbrookctschools.org
- I will reply to all emails and inform students if space is available, etc.
- Once students are in the library, they will not be allowed to go to another room in the building.
- If students have an appointment scheduled in guidance or need to make up a test, they should remain in study hall instead of visiting the library.
- Disruptive behavior will result in a loss of library privileges.
- No food or beverages are allowed in the library.
Library Mission and Philosophy
The mission of the Westbrook Library School Library is to be a center open to all where students and staff create a unique collaborative community of literacy that educates, challenges, and inspires. Such a media center lies at the hub and heart of the school in a way that helps students experience the excitement to be discovered in their studies. It is a place where students can become lifelong learners and develop the knowledge, talent and commitment that can lead to lives as dynamic individuals in the community.
Library Philosophy
Destiny Library Catalog
Looking for a good read, or a resource for class? Click the link below, it's your Destiny!
Databases
Connecticut's Research Engine
From school, any educational setting, such as the public library, you can access ResearchIT CT without your library card.
When accessing this site from home, in order to conduct research, you will need to enter your library card. Your Westbrook Public Library card number is what you will need to enter.
Databases on all disciplines are housed at ResearchIT CT.
RESEARCHITCT Multiple Language information
Additional Databases:
World Geography and Culture Online
Username: westbrook-hs
Password: knights
hoopla and libby
Your public library at your fingertips.
Anytime. Anywhere.
hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
If you do not have a library card, then you cannot access hoopla, email me nesposito@westbrookctschools.org so that I can help you obtain a WPL card and then you can set up a hoopla account at hoopladigital.com. It's easy to register!
Here's a quick video on how to log in to hoopla for the first time
Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.
Uconn Library for ECE students
Westbrook High School instructors and students who participate in UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) have full academic access to the University of Connecticut. These modules were created by the UConn Homer Babbidge Library (http://lib.uconn.edu/) exclusively for UConn ECE instructors and students. For additional help, please see the Ms. G
Uconn Libraries information
To access libraries:
Log in with Netid and password
If you need help accessing it,
go to http://netid.uconn.edu
or contact ITS support chat: https://techsupport.uconn.edu/
UConn Library Resources for You and Your ECE Students-This is aGREAT place to start!
https://guides.lib.uconn.edu/ld.php?content_id=64020782
The UConn Library Early College Experience guide
https://guides.lib.uconn.edu/ECE
New format for the Databases page- A-Z Databases:
https://guides.lib.uconn.edu/az.php
Uconn contact and password information
Mission Statement/Philosophy
The mission of the Westbrook Library School Library is to be a center open to all where students and staff create a unique collaborative community of literacy that educates, challenges, and inspires. Such a media center lies at the hub and heart of the school in a way that helps students experience the excitement to be discovered in their studies. It is a place where students can become lifelong learners and develop the knowledge, talent and commitment that can lead to lives as dynamic individuals in the community.
Library Philosophy
Evaluating Sources
Library Calendar
Library Google Classroom
Students, if you have not already done so, please join our Library Google Classroom for more library information and news pertaining to out library.
The code is yu4ue7i
Citing Information
Suggested links for citing your research papers, projects, etc.
Additional Information on Citing:
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
APA Formatting and Style Guide
Chicago Style Introduction/General Information
All citing information has been permissible by Purdue University
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Faculty/Staff forms
This area you will find forms to complete if you need assistance within your classroom or library.
Student forms
Students, this area is for you to submit forms with book suggestions and book reviews