Lawrence North High School English Department Summer Reading for Sophomore Courses 2016 LNHS requires summer reading for all English classes. Below is a brief description of the summer reading expectations for grade 10 classes. More specific assignment details can be found on the school website. Please be sure to complete the summer reading assignment for the English class you are scheduled to take in the fall. Course Name Expected Title(s) Author Assignment ISBN English 10 Student will read one (1) FICTION or one (1) NON-FICTION book or novel of the student s choosing. See school website for list of suggested titles. Student Choice. See school website for list of suggested titles. Complete the English 10 Fiction/ Non-Fiction Summer Reading Journal Assignment. See assignment guidelines below or the school English 10 Honors English 10 GT (Lyceum) Choose one of the titles listed in the assignment guidelines. See choices in assignment guidelines or the school website. website for details. Complete the English 10 Honors Summer Reading Journal Assignment. See assignment guidelines or the school website for details. A Thousand Splendid Suns Khaled Hosseini Complete the English 10 GT Summer Reading Assignment. See assignment guidelines or the school website for details. ~English 10 Fiction/ Non-Fiction Summer Reading Journal Assignment ~ See assignment guidelines 978-1594483851 Students will read one (1) FICTION or one (1) NON-FICTION book or novel of students choosing and then complete the journal entry assignment below. The summer reading assignment is due the first day of class. *NOTE: Make sure to read instructions for each entry carefully. Your responses should focus on being insightful to showcase your learning and understanding. Therefore, pay particular attention to your word choice; be specific and detailed, not vague or generic. Your responses should clearly reflect your reading of the book you chose. Additionally, when writing about a text, make sure to keep verbs in the present tense [EXAMPLES: Smiley writes about..., The children discover their father..., Although she disagrees with her mother, they come to a compromise...). Choose Title of and Book respond to five (5) of the following journal entries. Author Type or neatly handwrite your responses. Please type/ handwrite each journal Date I entry started on reading a separate sheet of paper. Be sure Date to I finished include reading the title and author of your chosen Title book of Book at the top of each page. Author Journal Entry Options: Please choose five (5) Date I started reading Date I finished reading Option #1: Type/ write a brief summary of the book s plot. Include the italicized title and the author s name, the setting, the main characters, examples of conflict, and the resolution. (½-1 page) Option #5: Identify a passage that you were able to relate to or connect with personally. Type/ write the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss the connection you made. (½ page) Option #2: Identify a passage from the text which conveys a major theme in the book. Type/ write the passage and parenthetically cite it [put the author s last name and the page number of the passage in parentheses: (Lee 29)].Then, discuss how this passage conveys the text s theme. ( ½ page) Option #3: Identify 3 passages from the text that include some use of figurative language: simile, allusion, analogy, metaphor, and personification. Type/ write each passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss the purpose of the figurative language in each quotation. ( ½ page) Option #4: Identify a passage that gives you insight into the narrator (or the author). Choose a passage that is intriguing or maybe even confusing not something obvious and straightforward. Type/ write the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss your impression of the narrator based on the passage. ( ½ page) Option #6: Identify a passage that reflects the author s purpose. Type/ write the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss what you consider to be the author s purpose. Consider mentioning the conflict, character development, word choice, or figurative language that contributes to the author s purpose. (½ page) Option #7: After reading the entire book, reflect on how the author chose to structure the story. Consider the beginning, how it progresses, when/where there are chapter divisions or breaks in scenes, what scenes the author skips, what scenes are told in great detail, when (if any) there is flashback, foreshadowing, and/or flash forward, how/when the book ends. (1 page) Option #8: Identify a passage from the text that focuses on characterization of someone other than the narrator. Choose a passage that is intriguing or maybe even confusing not something obvious and straightforward. Type/ write the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss your impression of the character based on the passage. ( ½ page) Option #9: Rate the book on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). Account for your rating. Make a recommendation for what kind of readers might enjoy this book. (½ page)
~English 10 Honors Summer Reading Journal Assignment ~ Students will choose one of the following eight books and complete ten detailed journal entries over the selection. The journal entries must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, and at least ½ page. This assignment will be due the third day the class meets for 40 points. This grade greatly impacts how successful you can be in the first grading period. Also, be mindful that this assignment will be submitted through TurnItIn.com which will verify the originality of your writing. The Bell Jar. Sylvia Plath. 2006. (Lexile 1140) ISBN-10: 0061148512 ISBN-13: 978-0061148514 What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America. Tavis Smiley. 2008. ISBN-10: 0385721722 ISBN-13: 978-0385721721 Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. Luis J. Rodriguez. 2005. (Lexile 870) ISBN-10: 0743276914 ISBN-13: 978-0743276917 I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. Malala Yousafzai. 2015 (Lexile 830) ISBN-10: 0316322423 ISBN-13: 978-0316322423 Book Selections The Color of Water: A Black Man s Tribute to His White Mother. James McBride. 2006. (Lexile 1240) ISBN-10: 159448192X ISBN-13: 978-1594481925 Stick Figure: A Diary of My Former Self. Lori Gottlieb. 2009. (Lexile 1100) ISBN-10: 1439148902 ISBN-13: 978-1439148907 Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard. Liz Murray. 2010 ISBN-10: 1401310591 ISBN-13: 978-1401310592 Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster. Jon Krakauer. 1999. (Lexile 1320) ISBN-10: 0385494785 ISBN-13: 978-0385494786 Journal Entries: Make sure to read instructions for each entry carefully. Your responses should focus on being insightful to showcase your knowledge and understanding. Therefore, pay particular attention to your word choice; be specific and detailed, not vague and generic. Your responses should clearly reflect your reading of the book you read for this assignment (responses should not sound like they could apply to any book). Additionally, when writing about a text, make sure to keep verbs in the present tense [EXAMPLES: Smiley writes about..., The children discover their father..., Although she disagrees with her mother, they come to a compromise...). All journal entries should written in grammatically correct, properly formatted sentences in order to be graded. As you read and/or after you read, complete the following 10 journal entries: 1. Write a brief summary of the book s plot. Include the italicized title and the author s name, the setting, the main characters, examples of conflict, and the resolution. 2. Focus on the first chapter of the book (or first section; there might be a break in the text, not a formal chapter division). What is significant in this opening chapter? Why might the author have chosen to start here and not at another point? Keep in mind the author is writing his/her personal experiences so he/she gets to choose where the book starts. 3. Identify a passage from the text which conveys a theme of the book. Stories can have multiple themes (or lessons learned). Make sure to type the passage and parenthetically cite it [put the author s last name and the page number of the passage in parentheses: (Lee 29)].Then, in your own words, clarify the theme you see and discuss how this passage conveys the text s theme. Keep in mind that a theme is written as a complete thought/statement. For instance, the word friendship is a topic, but the idea: The strength of a friendship grows when both parties are able to overcome obstacles together, is a theme. 4. Identify 3 passages from the text that include some use of figurative language: simile, allusion, analogy, hyperbole, metaphor, and personification. Type each passage, parenthetically cite it, identify what kind of figurative language is being used, and discuss the purpose of the figurative language in each quotation. 5. Identify a passage that gives you insight into the narrator (the author). Choose a passage that is intriguing or maybe even confusing not something obvious and straightforward. Type the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss your impression of the narrator based on the passage. 6. Identify a passage from the text that focuses on characterization of someone other than the narrator. Choose a passage that is intriguing or maybe even confusing not something obvious and straightforward. Type the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss your impression of the character based on the passage. 7. Identify a passage that represents the author s writing style. Type the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss what you notice about the author s writing style. Consider mentioning the sentence structure, word choice and vocabulary, tone (formal, objective, etc.), use of figurative language, etc. 8. Identify a passage that you were able to relate to or connect with personally. Type the passage, parenthetically cite it, and discuss the connection you made. 9. After reading the entire book, reflect on how the author chose to structure the story. Consider the beginning, how it progresses, when/where there are chapter divisions or breaks in scenes, what scenes the author skips, what scenes are told in great detail, when (if any) there is flashback, foreshadowing, and/or flash forward, how/when the book ends. 10. Rate the book on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). Account for your rating. And, make a recommendation for what kind of readers might enjoy this book.
~English 10 GT Summer Reading Assignment~ Welcome to English 10 GT (Lyceum), where we will focus on the act of critical reading and writing through an intensive study of World Literature. Lawrence North High School has high academic standards and expectations for all students, and this class is no exception. English 10 GT/ Pre-AP students will read Khaled Hosseini s A Thousand Splendid Suns this summer. This novel is a realistic portrayal of life in Afghanistan, and it contains adult/mature content; if an alternate title is desired, please contact me at isaacmasih@msdlt.k12.in.us. Since you need to acquire the summer reading book on your own, be sure to secure/ purchase a personal copy as early in the summer as possible. Feel free to contact me via email with any questions you have throughout the summer. I am eager to hear your ideas and look forward to meeting you in person. Mr. Isaac Masih English Department Lawrence North High School Email: isaacmasih@msdlt.k12.in.us Assignment Guidelines Directions: All students who sign up for English 10 GT (Pre-AP) are required to complete the following tasks/assignment and be prepared to turn in all components on the first day of class. Additionally, all students will be required to write an AP-style, analytical essay over the summer reading book within the first week of the school year. While you read, you will need to complete the following tasks: Task 1: The Novel Task 2: Annotations Obtain a personal copy of Khaled Hosseini s A Thousand Splendid Suns. Annotate the book while you read. Do NOT just highlight! This allows you to engage in active reading. Annotations are handwritten notes in the margins of your book (or on post-it notes). Please refer to the Annotation Guide below. Task 3: Extended Response Complete the Extended Response as stipulated in the directions below. To complete this task, you will need to use a variety of resources, including your annotations. Next Page
Annotate for all of the following as you read: 1. Conflict Both internal and external conflicts Task 2 -Annotation Guide 2. Motifs and thematic/ universal ideas (3-5) Here s a list of motifs and thematic/ universal ideas to look for: Deception Betrayal Prejudice Love (romantic, filial that is family, platonic) The cruel nature of man (or woman) Loss of innocence Courage and bravery Guilt Sacrifice Power The importance of home Hypocrisy Parent child relationships The importance of family Justice The importance of seeing life from the Pride perspective of another 3. Characterization- the process by which the write reveals the personality of a character. Novelists most often employ indirect characterization the means by which a write reveals the personality of a character. There are five methods of indirect characterization. Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts: What is revealed through the character s private thoughts and feelings? Effect on others: What is revealed through the character s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? Actions: What does the character do? How does the character behave? Looks: What does the character look like? How does the character dress? 4. Major Plot Events- As you read, make sure that you identify the setting, the inciting force, the rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, specifically as it relates to the main characters. Next Page
Task 3 Extended Response In a typed response, students must choose 5 of the 11 Universal Themes of Literature (below) and provide cited evidence (2 quotes) for each in the text with a 3-5 sentence explanation that provides substantial analysis of the themes and their implications in the text. Here s the model you should follow: 1. An individual should follow his/her conscience above all else. 2. A just individual has obligations to his/her own society. 3. A just society has obligations to an individual. 4. There are limits on individual freedom 5. An individual judges right from wrong based on. 6. An individual has an obligation to confront justice in his/her society. 7. kind of government is most effective. 8. Society must contend with the dichotomies presented by freedom and equality by. 9. An individual experiences redemption by. 10. The role of love in the redemption of an individual and/or of society is. 11. The accumulation of power and money inevitably leads to a loss of spirituality. 12. Hubris contributes to the downfall of man/a society through/by. Assertion: Your position Evidence: Your proof in context Commentary: How/why/in what way your proof supports your proof Evidence: Your proof in context Commentary: How/why/in what way your proof supports your proof Wrap-Up: Conclusion and transition into next example or piece of evidence Assertion sen1 Example for 1 idea and 1 piece of evidence: In The Great Gatsby, the accumulation of power and money inevitably leads to a loss of spirituality. After admitting to his affair with Myrtle Wilson, Tom Buchanan, the wealthy socialite casually remarks that although he goes off on a spree, he always comes back to his wife Daisy and loves her in his heart all the time (Fitzgerald 76). Here, Tom Buchanan s words indicates Evidence s2 his careless attitude toward his marriage. Although he professes his love for Daisy, saying he always loves her, he contradicts himself by saying that he does not actually value Daisy as a marriage partner but treats her as just another woman. In admitting that he goes on a spree and makes a fool of himself, Tom shows a careless and cavalier attitude toward marriage, an institution that he claims to revere. Wrap-Up, s5 Commentary s3, s4