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:
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Author:
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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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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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