TASK: Students will compare and contrast how a particular scene is represented in both the book and the film of a single title. Students should consider how characterization, setting, plot, and theme are conveyed in the book and in the film. Students should come to their first English class of the school year prepared to complete an in­class assignment that uses the notes taken over the summer. STEP 1: Choose a title. Choose one title from the list below. You will need to acquire both the book and the film for the title. Many of these titles are available from Montgomery County Public Libraries, and several of the films are available on subscription services such as Netflix or Hulu Plus.

The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd

The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins

Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya

Like Water for Chocolate, by Laura Esquivel* The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green

iRobot, by Isaac Asimov

Kiss of the Spider Woman, by Manuel Puig* Jurassic Park, by Michael Crichton

Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens

The Princess Bride, by William Goldman

Eragon, by Christopher Paolini

The Color Purple, by Alice Walker

The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants, by Ann

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The Butler, by Wil Haygood

Friday Night Lights, by H. G. Bissinger

World War Z, by Max Brooks

Girl, Interrupted, by Susanna Kaysen* 12 Years A Slave, by Solomon Northup* The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan* Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte

*PLEASE NOTE: The film version of this title is rated R. Please consult your parent(s)/guardian(s) before choosing this title. STEP 2: Read the book and watch the film. Use the Venn diagram on the back of this sheet to take notes while reading the book and watching the film. This will help you organize your thoughts in order to complete the in­class assignment. STEP 3: Read an additional book of your choice. Choose any book that is grade­level­ and school­appropriate. You will want to take notes on the primary components of the book: title, author, main characters, conflict, resolution, etc. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL. Your English teacher will collect your notes; please bring them with you on the first day of school. Your teacher will ask you to complete an in­class assignment that relies on these notes; you should be prepared to complete that assignment on the first day of school.