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10th Grade Pre-AP English2016 Summer Work Assignment Reading Book ChoiceDue on the FIRST day of school (regardless of which semester you have the course)**If you have Pre-AP English II 2nd semester, please submit your work to either Ms. Jones or Ms. McDonald to hold on to.This summer we are focusing on nonfiction texts. Nonfiction books can be classified in many subgroups such as literary nonfiction, biography, memoir, or informational.You should choose a nonfiction book that you can discuss in class and that is appropriate to the level of text expected in a 10th grade Pre-AP class. Choose something that is of interest to you personally. (See Suggestions for finding a Title below.) There are TWO components to complete with your book choice:Reading Assignment- Keep a Response Log as you read. (Directions follow)Theme Analysis ChartAs you read, think about a theme the author is presenting to the reader. Pay attention to passages that help reveal the theme you have chosen. (See attached example.) Let’s review what theme is first…The?theme?in a story is its underlying message, or “big idea.” In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem? This belief, or idea, transcends cultural barriers. It is usually universal in nature. When a theme is universal, it touches on the human experience, regardless of race or language. It is what the story means. Often, a piece of writing will have more than one theme. ()In your Theme Analysis Chart, you must do all four of the following components:1. Write a Thematic Statement: ?This should be written in a complete sentence and should be referenced multiple times in your text. EX. Cinderella - You decide that the Grimm brothers explored the topics of loneliness, hopes, and perseverance throughout the story of Cinderella, so some appropriate theme statements might be:● A thematic statement addressing the topic of loneliness might be: To survive loneliness requires personal strength. ● A thematic statement addressing the topic of hope might be: Unwavering hope defines perseverance. 2. Current Event: ?Find an article about a current event that connects to your book through your thematic statement. ● Good sources: NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald ● PRINT?out this article and attach it to the back of your one pager. 3. Poem:? Find one poem that connects to your book through your thematic statement. ● Good sources: Poetry 180 (), , ● PRINT?out this poem and attach it to the back of your one pager. 4. CHART: Create a one page chart based on the example below. Example of a blank theme chartWrite your thematic statementProvide evidence from your chosen book, as well as title and author of your textProvide poem title, link and connecting evidence from the poemProvide current event title, link and connecting evidence from the current eventExample of a completed theme chart using Cinderella as a book of choice.****** Please note that this is not a non-fiction title, but simply an example to help guide you in completing your assignment.Thematic Statement To survive loneliness requires personal strength.Evidence from nonfiction choice:?Cinderella by Brothers Grimm Cinderella was forced to be a servant and outcast to her family because her stepmother was extremely jealous of her beauty and charm. Despite the harsh treatment, she was still able to “forgive them with all her heart.”Evidence from poem of choice:?“Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou Link:) Even though the caged bird’s “wings are clipped,” he still manages to “sing a fearful trill.” His singing allows “his tune [to be] heard” by everyone, demonstrating his strength.Evidence from current event article: ?Pakistan’s Malala: Global Symbol, but Still Just a Kid by Ashley Fantz Link:) Malala came from a culture that believed that “girls should not be educated,” yet she believed that education should be available to women. She encouraged her peers to “fight their fear” and prove that girls are worth educating.Suggestions for Finding a Title ● Ask people you know about nonfiction books they have read. ● Google keywords like “nonfiction books for teens about baseball players,” “biographies or memoirs for teens,” OR search for nonfiction books about topics of interest to you. You do not have to limit your choices to teen selections. There are also websites dedicated to reading that can help you narrow down your choices: ● Good Reads: go to >scroll down to the Search and Browse section of the website>click on the Nonfiction link ● Barnes and Noble: Click on “Books” then “Nonfiction” you can also search specifically for books geared toward teens (click on “Teens” and then scroll down to “Nonfiction” on the left hand column). ● New York Times Bestseller List - nonfictionMiscellaneous Notes***Not all nonfiction books are suitable choices for this assignment. Students who choose self-help, cookbooks, how-to, or specialized encyclopedias will face considerable difficulty in successfully completing the summer assignment, as well as in-class assignments based on the reading. *** Books should be a minimum of 150 pages and should be at a level appropriate to students in an advanced Pre-AP English II class.***Books should be school-appropriate and approved by your parents. If you have questions about what is considered school-appropriate, email Ms. McDonald or Ms. Jones.*** You may not read Night or Persepolis, as we will be reading those in class. Book Choice Reading AssignmentThe Response Log: A response log is an effective way to keep a record of your reading responses positive or negative, sure or unsure. It offers a chance to respond personally, to ask questions, wonder, predict, or reflect on the characters, people, events, literary elements, writing techniques, or language of a text. Do not summarize! Instead, record your textual observations. 1. Divide your paper into two columns ? Title the column on the left “Quotations from the Text” ? Title the column on the right “Commentary/Responses to the Text” (this column should be wider)2. Choose passages from the text to analyze. You should consider key events and important developments. Copy or paraphrase what the text says. Put quotation marks around words taken directly from the text. Your selection should be at least a complete sentence, but not longer than a paragraph. Include the page number.3. You must include at least THREE passages for the first five chapters of the book. For each subsequent chapter, you may reduce this to ONE passage per chapter. 4. Generally each response to a quotation should be 2-4 sentences and should include your analysis of the literary and rhetorical techniques present in the quotations, the author’s attitude, purpose or tone, and relationship to personal experience. See suggestions below.5. Be sure that your responses are thorough and insightful. Please remember that these logs are not meant to be personal diaries. (OR SPARKNOTE summaries!) Type your responses OR you may choose to handwrite your annotations as long as they are well organized.A word about plagiarizing: If you are guilty of any form of plagiarism, whether it be direct copying of another’s work, or stealing ideas from another source (including friends, internet, Sparknotes, etc.), you will receive a zero. We do check.Responses may start:“The imagery reveals…” ?“The setting gives the effect of…” ? “The author seems to feel…” ? “The tone of this part is…” ? “The character(s) feel(s)…” ? “This is ironic because…” ? “An interesting metaphor or symbol is…” ? “The detail seems effective/out of place/important because…” ? “An interesting word/phrase/sentence/thought is…” ? “This reminds me of…” ? “Something I notice/appreciate/don’t appreciate/wonder about is…” ? The author emphasizes________ in order to…” ? Or you may start with something else you feel is appropriate For example:Quotation from the text- To Kill A MockingbirdCommentary/Responses to the textAtticus: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view” (Lee 30).Note: Quotations do NOT have to be dialogue.This an important statement because it reveals Atticus’s maturity and acceptance of others. He also understands that it’s important to teach Scout how to interact with anyone she comes across. Having respect for others is a key theme throughout the novel.Summer 2016: Pre-AP Allusion StudyAn allusion is a reference to another person, place, thing, or idea from history or literature. In our approach to varied literature of the world, we will encounter many biblical and mythological allusions. Some of them you will be familiar with; others you will not. As you will learn in our first few weeks of class, authors speak through their work to their audiences. Their messages are often difficult to understand, and your understanding of the literary tools the authors use will be essential. You will continue to use this background knowledge as you move on to AP English III and IV; be sure you get a solid background understanding now! Please read the passages listed below with a literary, not religious, mindset. HANDRWRITE a short summary for each allusion on an index card; there should be 36 total. (Please number your cards and include the topic.) Note: you will need this information for follow up assignments in class. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at hlmcdonald@ or ajones@. 1143001968500Creation story; Fall of Man: Genesis 1, 2, and 3Cain and Abel: Genesis 4: 1-16-80137051435OldTestament020000OldTestamentThe Flood: Genesis 6: 9-25Golden Calf: Exodus 32David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17Samson and Delilah: Judges 16King Solomon’s Wisdom: 1 Kings 3Patience of Job: Job 1-3; 40-4213335018986500John the Baptist Head on a Platter: Matthew 14: 1-12Judas/silver coins: Matthew 26: 14-16Golgotha: Matthew 27: 29-34Gethsemane/Temptation of Christ: Mark 14: 32-42-79629090805New Testament020000New TestamentBlind leading the blind: Luke 6: 39-42The Good Samaritan: Luke 11: 29-38The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-22Lazarus: John 11“The Denial”: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 18Revelation: The book of Revelation**These may be easily accessed using an online biblical search engine or a Bible.**GREEK (ROMAN) MYTHSAphrodite (Venus)ApolloAres (Mars)Jason and the Golden FleeceAthena (Minerva) Dionysus (Bacchus)Eros (Cupid)Hades (PlutoHeracles (Hercules)Icarus and DaedalusOdysseus (Ulysses)Pan (Faunus)PandoraPersephone (Proserpina)Poseidon (Neptune)PrometheusTrojan WarZeus (Jupiter)**These may be easily accessed in Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, which can be found in any public library.** ................
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