African-American Poetry

Talk with that person about the books that have impacted his or her
life and try to discover how an author or subject matter connected with
an individual that you know.
After you have read the book, sit down with this person again and
discuss your impressions.
Ask questions. Discuss what stood out, what you learned and what
you weren’t sure about.
Document these experiences (the first conversation, your impressions
of the book, and the second conversation) in a series of words and
photos or art. You will post these to either a blog or your DP under the
heading “Summer Reading,” and we will share them in class when you
return to school. If you anticipate problems with computer or internet
access, please let us know in advance.

The human genome

For everyone considering honors biology:
Read one book recommended by a current 11th grade student taking
honors biology or an adult with a science-related college or graduate
degree. Talk with the person about when he or she read the book, why
he or she values this book and how it impacted his or her life.

Their Eyes Were Watching God

For everyone considering honors humanities: Talk with the
person about when he or she read the book, why he or she values this
book and how it impacted his or her life.
Document the conversation and your impressions of the book in a
series of words and photos or art. The person i spoke with about this book was Shyana Brown. From my understanding she valued the book because it dove into so many aspects of life.From love, race and religion it reminded her of her life.She never really expressed to me a impact it had on her life just that she enjoyed the book.When i picked the book up for myself i didn't really know what to think about besides the general idea that she gave me. As i started to get into the book i was confused on the dialogue but i soon realized that it made the book.Bonding with this book made me understand that we had a lot of things in common.The pear tree and the horizon got under my skin because, that scene reoccurs in my life all the time. When something good happens and you try to find that joy again in something else or another situation.Another important scene in the book is the hurricane.It demonstrates how chaotic and capricious the world can be. The hurricane makes the characters question who they are and what their place in the universe is.Often the world does this to you and you have to find a way back to the pear tree.overall i enjoyed the book and i would recommend it to anyone to read.