Summer Reading English 11

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1 English 11 REQUIRED Reading: Summer Reading English 11 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White Both of these books are available through the Erie County Library System or can be purchased at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Borders, or your local bookstore. Books may also be downloaded on a tablet (ipad, Kindle, etc.). If you borrow these books, please be aware that you MUST have them with you during the first month of school. You will need your tablet with you for this time periodsif you choose to download the books. There are assignments for each book assigned attached to this sheet. Please look up any words in the directions (and in the books) that you do not know so that you can successfully complete each assignment. If you have any questions about the books or the following assignments, please me at mgorny@immaculataacademy.com Blue or black pens Pencils Highlighter(s) One journal with lines One-inch binder 5 dividers Loose leaf paper Index Cards Post-it notes Supply List for English 11

2 Assignments in this packet All assignments are to be done in blue or black ink or pencil- they may not be typed. Your assignments must be neat and legible. I will be collecting the charts, assignments, and checking your annotations on the first day of school. Please make sure the following information is on all work you turn in: Full Name (Sally Smith) Class Period (ex. English 11 Honors- Per. 7) Assignment (Summer Reading Reader Response Charts) Date (September 3, 2014) Plagiarism/ Cheating Plagiarism is not tolerated and will result in a zero. There will be no chance for a make-up. Plagiarism includes: o copying from other students o using outside sources (the internet) and claiming others thoughts as your own o reading summaries of books- these do the thinking for you and will not help you to pass the assignments or this class Late Work Late summer reading homework will not be accepted unless there are extenuating circumstances such as last minute enrollment. Fahrenheit 451 Required Reading English 11 You are expected to write a formal ESSAY on this novel during the first WEEK of school, so read carefully and make your own observations as you read. You will have several homework and in-class assignments for this book so read it carefully. Take note of passages that show how people fear those who are different from them by underlining or highlighting in the book or marking passages with Post-It Notes (this is called annotating). You should have a comment or annotation for approximately every other page while reading. Make note of other quotations that you like, you think are interesting, or that you find confusing. You must bring the copy you have annotated (the markings in your book) to class with you the first month of school. There are no exceptions. Please be prepared to share your annotated comments in class. If you find issue with writing in the book, perhaps you are borrowing it from a sibling, the library, or it is a collector s edition, etc. then you must use post-it notes or loose leaf paper. If you are using an e-reader, you can take notes right on the reader if it allows you to do so, but if you find this to be a distraction or too time consuming, use a separate sheet of paper to make note of the page number and observation.

3 You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them. Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451 Themes to look for: Censorship and government power Conformity vs. individuality Distraction vs. happiness Taking action vs. standing by (and vice versa) Identify these themes as you read. Annotate or use post-it notes when you recognize an example, so you can refer to it later. Write at least one fully developed paragraph (7-10 sentences) for each question after you have finished reading. Read these questions before you begin your reading so you can formulate answers as you go. This should be completed neatly on loose leaf paper and will be handed in on the first day of school. 1. The New York Times said, "Frightening in its implications, Mr. Bradbury's account of this insane world, which bears many alarming resemblances to our own, is fascinating." What are the "frightening implications", and what "alarming resemblances" does Montag's world have to our own? 2. According to Merriam-Webster, a dystopia is "an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives." How does this definition apply to Fahrenheit 451? Give at least three specific examples from the book. 3. How were the characters stereotyped? Pick two characters. Give three examples for each character. 4. Compare 451 to another book you read. Discuss some specific examples of similar themes and ideas. 5. Do the events in this novel seem like they could be realistic one day? Why? Why not? Use specific examples from the story and the world today to support your answer.

4 In the Sanctuary of Outcasts Annotate the novel like Fahrenheit 451. Use post-it notes, write in it, or use separate sheets of paper. You should have a comment or annotation approximately every other page. Consider these questions as you read and respond to them once you have finished reading. Write a well-developed paragraph for each question. Cite specific evidence for each question. 1. Why would the State expose lepers to convicts? 2. How are stereotypes found in the text? 3. How are stereotypes broken in the text? 4. What is your initial impression of Doc? Does this impression change as the novel progresses? 5. Do you think White intended to write a book as he entered Carville Prison? 6. Do you believe White is a reliable narrator? 7. In chapter 65, the rights of many are taken away by the actions of a few. Is this the right thing to do in this situation? Can it sometimes be the right decision? 8. At the end of the book White admits that he did not attain permission from all characters in his book. Was it ethical for him to include these real people in his novel? 9. White reveals some not very complementary information about his family in the book, the epilogue, and the afterword. Is this an invasion of privacy? Was it ethical for White to tell us deeply personal things about his family and then tell us who they are and what their professions are? Some themes to look for: Empathy Perspective Passing judgment Power of inquiry Accepting punishment Small crimes add up There are two sides to every story Importance of freedom Breaking stereotypes Outsiders Respond to the following quotations. Write a few sentences for each bullet point. Interject your own opinion and feel free to use I. Finally, in a sanctuary of outcasts, I understood the truth. Surrounded by men and women who could not hide their disfigurement, I could see my own. (White 169) What is White s disfigurement? Why call this place a sanctuary of outcasts? Does White change after this revelation?

5 That night in bed, I pondered this novel idea- to act without seeking praise from others. A good portion of my adult life had been spent daydreaming about what others thought of me. I imagined and reimagined accolades, awards, trophies, applause. Just wait until they see this! I would say to myself. Not even sure who they were. (White 187) Does White change after this decision? Why do we all care what others think? Is it bad to care what others think or try to impress others? How has caring what others thought gotten him into to the position he is in? On page 209 White describes how he used to take money from his father when he was young. Perhaps this small crime led to his imprisonment. He also says I would not end up like my father. Do you think he ended up worse? How can little fibs and small crimes lead to people continuously lying and committing acts that are more and more serious? For every instance I cheated time, I would balance the scales with an act of kindness. I was determined to do more good than bad. In Oxford I gave free advertising space to nonprofit groups. (White 212) Do good deeds outweigh bad? Should this penance have been enough got White to clear his conscience? What does this type of thinking tell you about White? Complete the chart on the following page. If you need more space, feel free to re-create the chart on separate sheets of paper.

6 In the Sanctuary of Outcasts Rights Lepers in the time of Jesus Lepers in the early 20 th century Lepers now Freedom Stigma Place in society Treatment by health care workers