MAPPS AP Language and Comp, DE 1101, or 11 th Grade Honors Required Summer Reading Due Date: Friday, August 21 st Welcome to AP Language and Composition, DE 1101, or 11 th Grade Honors the most challenging English courses offered at MHS in the 11 th grade! This summer s reading requirements are a required non-fiction book, Profiles in Courage, by John F. Kennedy. Along with reading the book, you will also be required to complete two assignments that are explained in this packet. You will receive credit for all assigned work and you may expect summative work as we continue working with these materials at the beginning of the school year. No matter what your friends may tell you this is NOT OPTIONAL!!! There is also an OPTIONAL assignment for those who would like to receive extra credit towards a summative grade: Choose ONE novel from the list below to read and choose a project to create. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Statham for AP Language and Composition or Honors (stathdg@bay.k12.fl.us, Mrs. Seeley for DE 1101 (seelem@bay.k12.fl.us), or Mr. Sylvester for DE 1101 (sylvefr@bay.k12.fl.us) **REQUIRED**: Profiles in Courage, by John F. Kennedy Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage served as a clarion call to every American. The inspiring true accounts of eight unsung heroic acts by American patriots at different junctures in our nation's history, Kennedy's book became required reading, an instant classic, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Now, a half-century later, it remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable national spirit and an unparalleled celebration of that most noble of human virtues. OPTIONAL: Choose one of the following classics to read. These books come from the top 100 books that all students should read as suggested by College Board. You must also complete a project in order to receive extra credit on a summative assignment. The list of options for the project is attached. Achebe, Chinua Things Fall Apart Adams, Henry The Education of Henry Adams Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics Austen, Jane Pride and Prejudice Bellow, Saul The Adventures of Augie March Conrad, Joseph Heart of Darkness Crane, Stephen The Red Badge of Courage Defoe, Daniel Robinson Crusoe Emerson, Ralph Waldo Selected Essays Faulkner, William As I Lay Dying Golding, William Lord of the Flies Hawthorne, Nathaniel The Scarlet Letter James, Henry The Turn of the Screw London, Jack The Call of the Wild Remarque, Erich Maria All Quiet on the Western Front Shakespeare, William Macbeth Shaw, George Bernard Pygmalion Thackeray, William Vanity Fair Turgenev, Ivan Fathers and Sons Vonnegut, Kurt Jr. Slaughterhouse-Five Walker, Alice The Color Purple Wilde, Oscar The Picture of Dorian Gray **some content may be mature, please choose wisely
Profiles in Courage, by John F. Kennedy Required Reading Assessment Part II Name: Class Period: Note: The plagiarizing of material for summer reading Due Date: is strictly August 21 prohibited! st For each of the nine chapters, choose a quote that is meaningful or interesting to you. Copy the quote and include the page number. Then, explain in your own words and in detail the significance of the quote to you. Minimum of 5 sentences! Chapter Your chosen quote: Explanation of the significance of the quote to you: 1 2 3 4
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Profiles in Courage, by John F. Kennedy Required Reading Assessment Part I For each of the following quotes from the book, explain what the quote means and use information from the profiles to discuss in at least 8 sentences which person is the best example of the quote and why. Answers must be in complete sentences, use transitions, include details as support, and be free of grammatical errors. The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgment faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor and ultimately recognize right. In a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, holds office ; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those responsibilities. We, the people, are the boss, and we will get the kind of political leadership, be it good or bad, that we demand and deserve. Without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those acts of courage with which men have lived. A man does what he must in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures and that is the basis of all human morality. In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience the loss of his friends, his fortune, his contentment, even the esteem of his fellow men each man must decide for himself the course he will follow. The stories of past courage can define that ingredient they can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this each man must look into his own soul.
OPTIONAL Extra Credit ASSIGNMENT: Book Project Ideas Choose One: 1. Create your own book jacket front has title, picture, author, inside flap has critical reviews, back has summary, back flap has author information. 2. Create a colored comic strip that summarizes the story and covers all parts of the plot (setting, conflict, at least 4 rising action events, climax, falling action, and conclusion.) Must include pictures for each part and an explanation/dialogue beneath the picture. Must be on poster board. 3. Rewrite your book as a children s book, formatted like a book, with illustrations, and written on at least a third grade level. 4. Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down: You will critique your book as if you were a book reviewer. You must present your review to the class and provide a written critique with images that will appear in a magazine of book reviews. You must review all parts of the plot, the conflict, and your opinion based upon examples from the text. 5. Sales pitch: You work for a book company and you have to market your chosen book. You ll need a written sales pitch and a handout with images to give to book stores. Your goal is to get them to buy your book! ***Extra Credit points will be awarded according to teacher discretion.
Rubric: Physical Product Rubric (should be 3 or above to be presented) 50% 4 3 2 1 General Appearance, Completeness, & Organization Project is beautifully constructed w/masterful use of detail and attention to spatial relationships Project is attractive and demonstrates adequate use of detail and space. Evidence of some planning but inadequate use of space and less than expected attention to detail. Project appears constructed w/o adequate planning and attention to detail. Creativity Reflects unique or inventive thinking tying visual elements of project to underlying themes. Reflects creative use of detail to communicate significant element(s) of the story. Reflects shallow or inadequate relationship between project and story. Does not demonstrate thoughtful relationship between project and story. Materials & Workmanship Enhance overall appearance Positively contribute to general appearance. Damaged or in need of quality control. Not suitable for acceptable project. Overall Impression Goes beyond the book. Very Impressive Adequate representation of the book. Falls short Inadequate effort Written & Oral Presentation Rubric 50% 4 3 2 1 Poise and Preparation High level of planning and preparation is evidenced by confident and organized presentation, which falls within allotted time. Adequate level of planning and preparation is reflected in reasonably smooth presentation, which falls within allotted time. Poise and composure indicate need for additional preparation and planning. Time parameters may also be a concern. Obvious lack of preparation contributes deficiency in poise, composure and observance of time requirements. Content Rich, and reflective. Creatively communicates thematic relationships found within story. Sufficiently addresses the five required elements of presentation. Loosely organized and/or superficially addresses the required elements of the presentation. Does not reflect a thorough understanding or adequate reading of the book. Knowledge questions reflects a thorough understanding of the book and its related themes. questions reflects a basic understanding of the book and its related themes. questions reflects a superficial understanding of the book and its related themes questions reflects an inadequate reading or understanding of the book. ***Your teacher will determine the point values