2010 Summer Reading Exploration

The theme for seventh grade girls English is GROWING UP FEMALE. During the 2010–2011 school year we will study each short story, novel or poem we read for our growing up female themes and at the end of the year, hopefully, you can answer the question what does it mean to grow up female in the school year 2010–2011. In the literature you will read about the lives of many different women, their pain of growing up, their realization of adulthood and their satisfaction of discovery will be in their lives present. Although growing up can sometimes be a difficult and trying experience, as you shall see through the people you will read about the rewards and lessons are most valuable.

Required Summer Reading

The Definitive Edition of The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
(ISBN 9780385480338)

This summer as you read The Diary of Anne Frank, please take the time to underline/annotate some examples of our various growing up themes. For instance, in Anne’s diary where does she take on more responsibility, when does she understand different points of view and how does she cope with the injustices in her life. After you have finished reading Anne’s journal take a few moments to ask yourself how Anne changes from an immature young girl to a wise young woman.

Growing Up Female Themes

• Taking on more responsibility
• Using advice from adults or peers
• Understanding different points of view
• Valuing education
• Coping with injustice
• Gaining self-confidence
• Changing from life experiences
  

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