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English 12YRP: Yupanqui Reading ProjectDuring the rest of this semester and the next semester, your goal is to read anywhere between 5-10 books on your own. The Independent Reading Project is a chance for you to truly ENJOY your reading. Explore honestly and thoroughly, keep on top of due dates and you’re guaranteed to do well on this project. Let me make this clear—the project itself will not simply be finding and reading a book, though that is certainly one of your tasks. You will have to complete all of the individual parts of the project in order to get maximum credit. The most important goal, however, is for you to read some good books that you WANT to read, and to hopefully get you in the habit of reading (a skill which will serve you well in college!).The goal of this week is to understand the project and begin choosing our book(s). Then, starting next week, we will begin class by having 10-15 minutes of independent reading time. However, it is encouraged, and expected that you also read at home. Because we do not have as much homework as we could/should have, you should consider adding a solid 15-30 more minutes of reading at home daily. It is a very high goal, but it is one we’re going to work towards.But why read?In addition to the reading, you will also be posting ONE blog post weekly to your Reading Corners to ensure that you are engaging (and actually doing) the reading. These blog posts will have 2 different parts.1. State the number of pages you read this week (1 point)2. Response following any of the prompts that are either suggested or at the end of this document (4 points) Written responses can be as short as 100 words and as long as 1,000 words. Though most blog post responses may be typed, there may be times (for example, in the artistic components) where you don’t have a written response. Sometimes you can make a video response (for example, video recording, movie, sock puppets, action figures with voiceovers, etc.) or where some type of artistic representation can take place of a written component. The prompts at the end of this document are merely a compilation of possible prompts: you may write virtually about anything as long as it deals with your book and it shows your engagement with the text. Your posts should follow a guiding question/prompt; they should not be mere summaries.Note: In addition to these blog posts, every time you start a novel, you will write a brief post in your Reading Corner where you talk about what you will be starting to read, state what type of book, what genre, who the author is, and the number of pages. Also, you will add a picture of the book (what kind of picture depends on you)—it could be a simple picture, or it could be an artistic, hipster kind of picture (highly encouraged that you go this route)!FAQsWhat to read? Start with your interests or hobbies, things and topics you actually like. I know most of you DO have things you are passionate about (sports, music, history, computers, friends/relationships, mechanics, celebrities, skateboarding, serial killers, etc.) and there is no shortage of novels/books dealing with this range of topics. Subject searches at online booksellers (i.e. books) will serve you well here. Also keep in mind the kind of reading level with which you’re comfortable. Don’t read a complex 800-page Russian literature novels if that’s WAY beyond your abilities, attention span, or interest.What books can I read? Since you will read at least 6 books, Mr. Y. would like to have a partial say in what the first 5 books that you read. Anything after that is up to you. However, you will be reading something at all times. What kind of book should you read? The first 5 books you will read will each come from these criteria:1. Young Adult Literature (written by or for someone who is a young adult—think teenagers, your age range!)2. A novel published BEFORE the year 2000. 3. A contemporary novel.4. A non-fiction book: anything that is not a story/novel, historical non-fiction, (auto)biographies, etc.5. A graphic novel/special interest book with images/poetry/guide/self-help/play/musical libretto/etc. Anything beyond the first five books is up to you. However, use the 5-book genre suggestion as a possible path—if you really enjoy a certain genre/topic, go ahead and read as many of those as you want! Maybe after the first 5, you want to do another round of the 5-core criteria, or maybe you really liked graphic novels, novels published after 2000 and you want to keep reading within those!Where do you find these books? Mr. Y. has finally organized his classroom library to ensure that you can have a selection of these books available immediately. Additionally, he has labeled sections based on the criteria that we are looking for in this reading project.Additionally, please visit the school’s library, or even get your own library card for the Cascades Public Library. Further, there are some good bookstores in “this area.” Thrift stores and used books bookstores (like McKay’s) can be a good place to look for inexpensive books.Finally, online booksellers are PLENTIFUL. The best resource here is clearly ; if you visit , you can do subject, title and author searches and tailor your book choice to your personality and interests. Barnes and Noble also has a fine online site; their URL is . If you purchase your own book, then you can donate it to our classroom library, have a friend read it, or start a personal library of your own (looks awesome for dorms or college apartments).What if you don’t know what to read?Ask Mr. Y., or contact your previous English teachers to see if they have any recommendations! Additionally, our librarians are some of the most avid readers in our school; pay them a visit!So, I was thrilled about this book, but I really don’t like it. What should I do?Don’t be afraid to put it down or quit a book. Remember, one of the most important goals of this project is for you to read, but only if they are things you want to read. I won’t expect you to read EVERY book you start. While I want you to be reading something at all times, I also don’t want you to be starting a new book every couple of days. Start reflecting quite early what you like and don’t like, and for some books, fight through the start as some of the best books don’t pick up until a couple pages into the story!When should we post our blog posts?Every Saturday. You may turn these in after class on Thursday/Friday; the deadline is Saturday at midnight to give you a little more time to work on these. For the first few weeks, Mr. Y. will send reminders early on Saturday.Is this graded?Yes.How many points?We will divide the full points according to how many weekly blog posts fit in each quarter. If you get them done in time, you should not worry about this. But you’re going to want to do this assignment. 1 point for just stating the pages read, 4 for the 100-word response.Do I have to read at home?Yes, as I mentioned, at least 15-30 minutes. That’s why it’s crucial you pick a book you want to read. How will you know we read at home?I won’t know, so this is sort of on the honor system; taking a break from screens would be helpful to your eyes and brains, though. Also, having trouble falling asleep at night? Pick up a book. You’ll be asleep in no time (unless it’s a really good page turner).NOTE: Remember we are in high school still; therefore, works with ‘adult’ content may require parental permission. By ‘adult’ content, I mean strong/vulgar language, adult situations/sexuality, and excessive violence. I reserve the right to veto any book choice that I feel is of questionable merit/propriety. Even if I’ve NOT read it, I WILL familiarize myself with your title to ensure it is school-appropriate. A good rule of thumb—if your parents or guardians wouldn’t allow you to read it, you shouldn’t ask me to approve of it.Prompts for Weekly Logs/Reflections:(Literary) AnalysisExplore the significance of the title, point of viewAnalyze a quote from the novel as it relates to anything in or outside of that novelA thorough bubble map about one of the characters and their connections to actions and other charactersA double bubble comparing characters of comparing the book to another like itDescribe the character/person who changed the most from beginning of the book to the end of the book. Explain the change and what caused it.Describe a minor character/person in the book who had major importance. Explain.Describe one major external conflict and one major internal conflict found in this bookRetell a part of the book you read from a different point of view. You may choose to use first-person point of view or third-person narration to switch to the perspective of a different character. This is an opportunity for to explore the unsaid motivations of secondary characters, or to question the reliability of the narrator.Would your novel be different if the main character was of the opposite gender/race/religion/socio-economic background?What’s up with the setting? What does it do for the book?Explain in detail the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.Who is your favorite or least favorite character? Why?Compare and contrast two characters. Include at least three important similarities and three important differences.Connecting with/to the Text Try to relate with a character’s experiences, thoughts, actions, etc. Relate what goes on in the text to your life in high schoolHow would you have reacted if you were going through that character’s experience(s)A personal reflection about why you loved/disliked the book (and why)Add some song lyrics that remind you of the book and discuss whyIf a book has already been made into a movie, write a comparison between the book and the movie (include information about key changes from the book and develop ideas about why these changes were made and how effective they were)Write questions you would ask a character in the book you read. When you have finished writing the questions, answer them from the perspective of the character.Select two current news or feature stories from television or news magazines that you think your character would be interested in. Explain how your character would respond to each of the stories and the opinions your character would have about what was happening in the story. Does this story remind you of other books you have read, movies you have seen, or experiences you have had? Describe the similarities.EnrichmentPick 10 words; define them; try them all in one sentencePick something you learned in the book and do some research; present your findingsWrite a section of discussion questions for the book you read. Discussion questions don’t have an easy answer. Instead, you should enable people to express their own perspectives while answering the question (think Socratic seminar questions).Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.Before Starting the NovelWhy did you select the novel?Do you recommend this novel, why or why not?Research the author; what did you learn about him/her/they?Write as much as you know about the author and/or book and/or topic/subject before starting the bookAnticipate what you think the book will cover, what will happen, etc.Strictly After Finishing the NovelA letter to the author (without sending it!)A letter to a potential readerResearch the author; how does what you know about this author help you understand the book better?Write about what you learned by reading the bookWrite a book review and rate the book on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best) explaining why you chose that ratingEvaluate the ending of the book. Considering how the book unfolded, is it an effective ending? Why or why not?Create an “elevator pitch” (i.e., a[s pitch delivered in the time it would take to ride an elevator) that explains to a producer why the book would make a good movie, give suggestions about who should play the characters, who would direct, who might do the music, and identify any elements that might need to change for the movie version.Change the ending of the book into how you would have rather have had the book end. Then, explain why you made the changes you did.Pitch an idea for a sequel to the book you read as if you were speaking to the editor. Include a basic outline of the plot, any new characters, and an explanation of why the book deserves a sequel. Artistic ComponentPamphlet, Scrapbook or Book movie trailerWrite a poem inspired by the book or a characterDraw a picture or illustration for your bookCreate a Tree Map of all the characters in the book.Create a multi-flow map showing some cause/effect relationships in the book (put the main problem/conflict of the book in the middle of the map).Create Bridge maps showing connections you made with the bookTake a close look at several book covers and make a list of common elements you see, such as the title, author, images, book blurbs, etc. Then, design a cover for the book you read. Then write an explanation for the elements you chose to include and how they relate to the book.Create a trailer for the book you read. There are many choices for free video editing software—including WeVideo, Windows Movie Maker, and iMovie—that you can use to create transitions, add special effects, edit out mistakes, and add audio.Adapt the book you read into a comic strip/graphic novel or a picture book. Try to tell the whole story in the new format, or just one section of the book (in detail). Select words, lines, and phrases from the novel that you think project strong images and show impact. Arrange this material into a poem.Write three poems in response to the novel. The poems can be about the characters, where the book took place, or the themes in the book.Create trading cards for the characters in the book; you pick the type of trading card (Yu-Gi-Oh? Magic? Pokemon?)Write the title of the book in the center of a sheet of paper. Then look through magazines for words, phrases, and sentences that illustrate or tell something about your book. As you look, think in terms of the theme, setting, plot line, as well as characters. Aim for 20 words.Create a soundtrack to the film or to the character or to a scene; pick five songs or artists you would recommend to a character see and briefly explain why. Anytime you write a post, add the page number, state the prompt, then write away! Come up with your own prompt if you want! ................
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