Summer Reading Plan - DP 1

4-week independent reading plan for grade 11 students focusing on language and
literature, critical thinking, textual analysis, and compare and contrast:

Week Focus Area Activities Details

- Pay attention to the setting, plot,

1. Read a classic novel (e.g., "To Kill a
character development, and language
Language Mockingbird" by Harper Lee).
1 use.
and Literature 2.Identify and list key themes and
- Note any unfamiliar words and find
motifs.
their meanings.

1. Read a contemporary novel (e.g., - Compare and contrast the

"The Fault in Our Stars" by John
Critical
2 Green).
Thinking
2. Write a reflection on how the
contemporary novel’s themes with the
classic novel read in Week 1
- Analyze characters’ motivations and

themes relate to modern society. decisions.

1. Read a collection of short stories or - Focus on narrative style, symbolism,

poems (e.g., "Dubliners" by James and imagery.

Textual
3 Joyce or selected poems by Emily - Select one story/poem and write a
Analysis
Dickinson). detailed analysis of its literary elements

2. Analyze the literary techniques used. and themes.

- Write an essay comparing the themes,

1. Read a play (e.g., "Death of a
characters, and narrative techniques of
Compare and Salesman" by Arthur Miller).
4 the play and one of the previous texts.
Contrast 2. Compare and contrast the play with
- Discuss how the form affects the
one of the previous texts read.
content.
 Detailed Week-by-Week Breakdown:

Week 1: Language and Literature

● Reading: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

● Activities:
● Identify Themes and Motifs: Track major themes such as racial injustice,
moral growth, and the innocence of childhood. Note how these themes are
developed throughout the novel.
● Vocabulary Building: Make a list of unfamiliar words encountered in the
text. Look up their definitions and use them in sentences to enhance
understanding.

Week 2: Critical Thinking

● Reading: "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green or another one.

● Activities:
● Reflection Essay: Write a 2-page reflection on how the themes in "The
Fault in Our Stars" relate to contemporary issues in society. Consider
themes such as love, illness, and existentialism.
● Comparison Activity: Compare the themes of "The Fault in Our Stars" with
those in "To Kill a Mockingbird." How do the contexts of the novels
influence the portrayal of these themes?

Week 3: Textual Analysis

● Reading: "Dubliners" by James Joyce or selected poems by Emily Dickinson

● Activities:
● Literary Techniques Analysis: Choose one story from "Dubliners" or a
poem by Dickinson. Identify and analyze the use of literary techniques
such as symbolism, imagery, and narrative style.
● Detailed Analysis Essay: Write a 2-page analysis focusing on how these
literary techniques contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the
story or poem.
Week 4: Compare and Contrast

● Reading: "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller

● Activities:
● Comparative Essay: Write a 3-page essay comparing and contrasting
"Death of a Salesman" with one of the texts from previous weeks (e.g., "To
Kill a Mockingbird" or "The Fault in Our Stars"). Focus on themes, character
development, and narrative techniques.
● Form and Content Discussion: Discuss in the essay how the play's format
influences its storytelling compared to the novel or short story/poem.