Summer Reading Project

Here is how the Summer Reading Project will break down:

1. Annotation - I will review my expectations with you and give you a chance to enhance your text markings for Monday, August 28th. (40 points)

2. Literary Analysis - As a class, we will begin to discuss what good writing entails and see if those practices can be enacted into your essays. Because you do not know what to expect from me as a grader, your primary goal here is to be as specific as possible. Prove you read the book and are able to support your responses to these prompts with textual evidence. This essay is due Monday, August 28th. (40 points)

3. Rhetorical Analysis (my personal favorite) - We will discuss these particular prompts in depth during class in order to provide you with a better working understanding of rhetorical terms and concepts. Take notes and ask as many questions as possible until you feel comfortable enough to respond to your assigned prompt. The first draft of this essay is due Tuesday, August 29th. I will allow you to revise this aspect of the project until you are satisfied with the outcome of it (1st quarter time restrictions apply).

Q. - Do I have to do all three parts of this Summer Reading Project?
A. - Yes. But don't worry, as incoming Juniors, these assignments are used to gauge your ability; they are preliminary and will be graded accordingly.

You can find the prompts and specific assignment instructions to the entire project here:
http://www.shs.d211.org/English/acclerated%20summer%20reading%20projects.html

Any other questions - always feel free to email me!