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This the Summer Reading Assignment for grades 9-12 for Southwick Tolland Regional High School. It includes a full description of the assignment, a thumbnail outline, and rubric.
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Southwick-Tolland Regional High School -- Summer 2015
A SUMMER READING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOU
1) Select a book you would like to read over the summer. -Your book selection should be appropriate for discussion in school. -Your book selection should correspond to your reading level and must be approved by your parent/guardian. -You may not use a book previously read for this project, and/or a class assignment or a book that you have read as part of an English class. -Students are welcome to visit the library in June to browse the collection and seek guidance in reading selections. You CAN sign a book out over the summer! 2) Read the book by August 31, 2015. -While you read, take notes on the characters and memorable quotes. -After you have finished reading your selection, complete the Thumbnail Outline Worksheet as a guide for preparing your Book billboard. 3) Prepare a Book Billboard or a digital presentation advertising the book you read. The Book Billboard or digital presentation is due Tuesday September 15, 2015 -The purpose for your Book Billboard is to promote the book you read as a possible reading choice for others. -The audience for your Book Billboard or digital presentation is your peers, high school students. -Your Book Billboard or digital presentation must include:
*Name of the book you read *Authors name for the book you read *Names and descriptions of the major characters in your book *A brief summary of the plot told in your own words *Two direct quotes from your book which reflect the authors style and message - explain why you chose each quote and how it is significant in the overall work * Three (or more) illustrations of scenes in the book you read illustrations may be symbolic or literal
Write a caption for each illustration explaining how the photo or drawing represents some aspect of the book you read *A theme statement (What message did the author want you to gain from reading this book?) *An explanation of what you learned about yourself, others or the world as a result of reading this book Book Billboards must be prepared according to the following specifications:
*Your Book Billboard will be prepared on poster paper that is no smaller than 18 x 24 and no larger than 22 x 28. Poster paper will be available in the Prew Library in June and September.
*Prepare a neat and attractive Book Billboard. Be sure all written materials on the Book Billboard are neat and legible. Attach materials carefully so the Billboard remains intact.
*Avoid using sharp materials or original photographs. Your Billboard will NOT be returned to you. * On the back, put your name, grade and homeroom in the upper right corner of your Book Bill
board. *For digital presentations, you can use PowerPoint, Glogster, Prezi, or other software.
4) Academic Integrity Policy -All Book Billboards will be subject to the regulations of the Academic Integrity Policy as stated in the
Southwick-Tolland Regional High School Student Handbook. Any project found in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will receive no credit. (No Plagiarism!)
-To avoid plagiarism- dont read about the book on the internet or use Spark Notes. Read the book and use the Thumbnail Outline as a guide to make your billboard. 5) Book Billboards will be collected on Tuesday, September 15, 2015
-Students will self assess their Book Billboards and vote on the top book Billboards in their homeroom. -English Teachers will count the assignment as one test grade in the first term.
6) Book Billboard Semi-Finalists will be displayed throughout the building for the next week. -Students and staff members will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite Book Billboards. -Prizes will be awarded for the top billboards. The student who designs the Book Billboard which receives
the most votes will receive a Kindle e-reader. *Students who choose to do a digital version will not be eligible.*
KINDLE YOUR LOVE FOR READING!!! Summer Reading 2015 Thumbnail Outline
Homeroom_______ Grade _______ Name______________________________________________
Complete this Thumbnail Outline for the book you chose for Summer Reading. This Outline will help you as you prepare the
Book Billboard on your selection.
Book Title: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Author: __________________________________________________________ I. Main Characters
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II. Setting and Time Period
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III. The Plot: A Timeline
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IV. Favorite Quotes from the Book with Explanation
A._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________(Page_____)
B._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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V. Favorite Scenes to Illustrate with Explanation
A._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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B._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VI. Theme(s) of the Book [Plot Details to Support Theme(s)]
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VII. Explanation of What You Learned About Yourself, Others or the World
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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