Message from the English Department
Dear Parents of the Class of 2024,
It's no secret that students who don't read, don't succeed...
Numerous studies show that students who don't read or read very little over the summer see their reading abilities stagnate or decline. That's why Mercy High School is asking all incoming 9th graders to read a common book this summer.
All incoming 9th graders are required to read
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by Avi before school starts in August AND complete the guided reading questions for each chapter for better comprehension.
There will be a test on this novel during the first week of school in August, and the guided reading questions will be collected. *The test and guided reading questions will be your daughter's first and second grades in the course.
If your daughter struggles with reading, you may wish to read it too so you can discuss the book together. Thank you for your support in this effort. We look forward to helping your daughter succeed as a reader, writer, and critical thinker.
Sincerely,
Mercy English Department
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