English Composition 101 / 102
2026-2027 School Year

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Summer Reading Assignment:
     1.  You must have your own copy of the novel Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover.
     2. Read and annotate the novel. You will write notes in the book, or you can annotate with sticky notes if the book does not belong to you.
     3.  Annotate for theme, symbolism, characterization, foreshadowing, interesting passages, etc. Notes must cover the entire span of the book (not just one part). You should have notes for every chapter.
     4.  Include highlighted/underlined passages as well as commentary. Why are you annotating this passage? The goal is to prove you read the book and can provide insightful analysis on what you read.
     5.  Bring your annotated book to class the first day.

The novel can be purchased at Amazon, Thriftbooks, AbeBooks, Half Price Books, or any local bookstore.

BRING ANNOTATED NOVEL THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.