Diman Summer History Assignments for 2009

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Extra Credit/Study Guide for ALL GRADES.

Entering Grade 10 (Class of 2012)

Attn: Grade 09 students enrolled in United States History I and entering United States History II for the 2009-2010 school year.

Assignment Summary: For this assignment you will be required to read a book selected by the History Department. The book is title, Hitch and it pertains to the Great Depression in the United States. Upon returning to academics from summer vacation, students will be issued an Exam on the book by their History instructor. The Exam will count as 15% towards your first Trimester grade.

** Please be advised that the exam pertaining to your summer reading will be administered during the first academic cycle of school. The exact exam date will be determined by your History instructor. Therefore, have your book read BEFORE the start of school.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Entering Grade 11 (Class of 2011)

Attn: Grade 10 students enrolled in United States History II and entering Contemporary United States History for the 2009-2010 school year.

Assignment Summary: For this assignment you will be required to read a book selected by the History Department. The book is title, Fire From The Rock and it pertains to the Civil Rights Movement in America during the 1950’s. Upon returning to academics from summer vacation, students will be issued an Exam on the book by their History instructor. The Exam will count as 15% towards your first Trimester grade.

** Please be advised that the exam pertaining to your summer reading will be administered during the first academic cycle of school. The exact exam date will be determined by your History instructor. Therefore, have your book read BEFORE the start of school.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Entering Grade 12 (Class of 2010)

Attn: Grade 11 students enrolled in Contemporary United States History and entering World History for the 2009-2010 school year.

Assignment Summary: For this assignment you will be required to read a book selected by the History Department. The book is titled, All Quiet On The Western Front and it pertains to World War I in the European western front. Upon returning to academics from summer vacation, students will be issued an Exam on the book by their History instructor. The Exam will count as 15% towards your first Trimester grade.

** Please be advised that the exam pertaining to your summer reading will be administered during the first academic cycle of school. The exact exam date will be determined by your History instructor. Therefore, have your book read BEFORE the start of school.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!