SUMMER READING
SUMMER READING Dear Parents, In order to better prepare our students for college and to enhance reading skills as they enter school in the fall, the high school students are required to complete a summer reading assignment. Students must choose one book from the list provided for their book report, and they must also read the two books required for their grade level. There will be a test on the required books during the first week of school. For the book that they choose from the free read list, they must complete a book report before the end of the first Friday of school next year. They will also need a visual aid to go with this book report. This aid can be a PowerPoint/Prezi, poster, comic strip, or any other visual that will fit the rubric and complement their report. The first rubric outlines what we are looking for in the report. The second rubric outlines what we are looking for in a visual aid. Students may type or neatly hand write this report. If the student has access to a computer or tablet, typing the report is preferred.
In Christ, Whitney Anderson Each high school student must read the required books for his or her grade. Notes should be taken as the book is read because a test will be given on the book during the first week of school. The required books are as follows: Rising 9th Jesus> Religion Perelander Rising 10th All-Jesus Among Other Gods The Adventures, of Tom Sawyer- Students may read the original text or elect to read the edited text which changes racial slurs. Do not read a children’s version. Rising 11th Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations Look Homeward, Angel
Rising 9th-11th graders may pick one of the following books on which to do a report. Though each book has been reviewed, parents are advised to look over their child’s choice of book with individual personality and maturity in mind. Since we are dealing with high school students, and there is an element of choice involved, some books have more loose content than others. Each book has literary merit, and each is a classic example of its genre. However, as parents you should guide your child’s choices. One recommended source for extra information on any book which you are unfamiliar with is Common Sense Media. If a student has read a book before, he should pick a new book! The ISBN has been included for books that have well known children’s versions. We want the student to read the longer unabridged versions. I am not doing ISBN for classic literature such as Oliver Twist, even if though there are children’s versions of them. It should be fairly obvious if you have the correct one. The rubric for the report and the visual aid is included. 9th-11th Graders may choose from the following list: Oliver Twist At Home in Metford Walking Across Egypt Pride and Prejudice Flowers for Algernon - This is only an option for 11th grade. Tale of Two Cities All Creatures Great and Small Spindles End The Testament The Last of the Mohicans Marley and Me - ISBN-10: 0060817097 Profiles in Courage Around the World in 80 Days The Scarlet Pimpernel Silas Marner The Light and the Glory Gifted Hands- ISBN-10: 0310214696 Ender’s Game Gulliver's Travels The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Emma The Call of the Wild Frankenstein Fahrenheit 451 Heart of Darkness Watership Down Stardust 1984
Book Critique Rubric Summary: Factual details about the book including: title, genre, author, setting, main characters, conflict, climax, resolution Evaluation: Opinion of the book including: author’s writing style, tone, point of view, mood, theme, author’s purpose, recommendation, overall opinion
Possible Points 20 points
20 points
Mechanics: grammar, punctuation, usage, capitalization, spelling
15 points
Organization: written work, sensible sentences, paragraphing, heading Thought, Effort, Quality, Overall neatness
15 points 10 points
Biblical integration: The themes and characters are addressed from a biblical perspective. Students will explain any moral issues that occur in the story and give a Christian viewpoint on them.
20 points
Points Received
Visual Aid Rubric Name: _______________________________________ Category
PRESENTATION
10 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS VERY SMOOTH AND EFFECTIVE.
Partner: ___________________________________ 8-9 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS SMOOTH AND EFFECTIVE.
5-7 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS UNDERSTANDABLE BUT IS A BIT
2-4 POINTS
0 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID THE VISUAL MAKES MAKES SOME SENSE NO SENSE OR IS BUT IS CONFUSING. NONEXISTE
DISCOMBOBOBULATED!
EFFORT
THE AID IS WELL PLANNED AND LOOKS IT.
THE AID IS MOSTLY WELL PLANNED.
THE AID IS PLANNED THE AID LOOKS THERE DOES NOT HASTY AND RUSHED. SEEM TO BE AN AID AT ALL.
CONNECTION TO TOPIC
THE AID REALLY HELPS AUDIENCE TO UNDERSTAND RESEARCH.
THE AID REALLY HELPS AUDIENCE UNDERSTAND RESEARCH.
THE AID IS CONNECTED TO RESEARCH.
THE AID'S CONNECTION TO RESEARCH IS CONFUSING OR SLIGHTLY HARD TO UNDERSTAND.
THE AID HAS NO CONNECTION TO RESEARCH OR THERE SEEMS TO BE NO AID.
CREATIVITY
THIS AID IS SO CREATIVE!!
THIS AID IS CREATIVE!
IT'S OBVIOUS THAT SOME THOUGHT WENT INTO IT, BUT NOT TOO MUCH EFFORT.
CREATIVITY, SHMEATIVITY SEEMS TO BE THIS AID'S ATTITUDE.
THIS AID DOES NOT EXIST OR COULD HAVE JUST AS EASILY BEEN DONE BY BLINDFOLDED HAMPSTERS.
OVERALL
NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! OOHH!! WOW!!
NEAT! OH! COOL!
NEAT! HMMH! NOT PERFECT, BUT GETTING THERE.
HMMH! WHAT? HUH??? TOTALLY CONFUSING AND CONFUSING OR UNCLEAR WHY THIS MISSING IN ACTION WAS THE VISUAL.
TOTAL = Possible 50 * 2 = 100
In Christ, Whitney Anderson Each high school student must read the required books for his or her grade. Notes should be taken as the book is read because a test will be given on the book during the first week of school. The required books are as follows: Rising 9th Jesus> Religion Perelander Rising 10th All-Jesus Among Other Gods The Adventures, of Tom Sawyer- Students may read the original text or elect to read the edited text which changes racial slurs. Do not read a children’s version. Rising 11th Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations Look Homeward, Angel
Rising 9th-11th graders may pick one of the following books on which to do a report. Though each book has been reviewed, parents are advised to look over their child’s choice of book with individual personality and maturity in mind. Since we are dealing with high school students, and there is an element of choice involved, some books have more loose content than others. Each book has literary merit, and each is a classic example of its genre. However, as parents you should guide your child’s choices. One recommended source for extra information on any book which you are unfamiliar with is Common Sense Media. If a student has read a book before, he should pick a new book! The ISBN has been included for books that have well known children’s versions. We want the student to read the longer unabridged versions. I am not doing ISBN for classic literature such as Oliver Twist, even if though there are children’s versions of them. It should be fairly obvious if you have the correct one. The rubric for the report and the visual aid is included. 9th-11th Graders may choose from the following list: Oliver Twist At Home in Metford Walking Across Egypt Pride and Prejudice Flowers for Algernon - This is only an option for 11th grade. Tale of Two Cities All Creatures Great and Small Spindles End The Testament The Last of the Mohicans Marley and Me - ISBN-10: 0060817097 Profiles in Courage Around the World in 80 Days The Scarlet Pimpernel Silas Marner The Light and the Glory Gifted Hands- ISBN-10: 0310214696 Ender’s Game Gulliver's Travels The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Emma The Call of the Wild Frankenstein Fahrenheit 451 Heart of Darkness Watership Down Stardust 1984
Book Critique Rubric Summary: Factual details about the book including: title, genre, author, setting, main characters, conflict, climax, resolution Evaluation: Opinion of the book including: author’s writing style, tone, point of view, mood, theme, author’s purpose, recommendation, overall opinion
Possible Points 20 points
20 points
Mechanics: grammar, punctuation, usage, capitalization, spelling
15 points
Organization: written work, sensible sentences, paragraphing, heading Thought, Effort, Quality, Overall neatness
15 points 10 points
Biblical integration: The themes and characters are addressed from a biblical perspective. Students will explain any moral issues that occur in the story and give a Christian viewpoint on them.
20 points
Points Received
Visual Aid Rubric Name: _______________________________________ Category
PRESENTATION
10 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS VERY SMOOTH AND EFFECTIVE.
Partner: ___________________________________ 8-9 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS SMOOTH AND EFFECTIVE.
5-7 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID IS UNDERSTANDABLE BUT IS A BIT
2-4 POINTS
0 POINTS
THE VISUAL AID THE VISUAL MAKES MAKES SOME SENSE NO SENSE OR IS BUT IS CONFUSING. NONEXISTE
DISCOMBOBOBULATED!
EFFORT
THE AID IS WELL PLANNED AND LOOKS IT.
THE AID IS MOSTLY WELL PLANNED.
THE AID IS PLANNED THE AID LOOKS THERE DOES NOT HASTY AND RUSHED. SEEM TO BE AN AID AT ALL.
CONNECTION TO TOPIC
THE AID REALLY HELPS AUDIENCE TO UNDERSTAND RESEARCH.
THE AID REALLY HELPS AUDIENCE UNDERSTAND RESEARCH.
THE AID IS CONNECTED TO RESEARCH.
THE AID'S CONNECTION TO RESEARCH IS CONFUSING OR SLIGHTLY HARD TO UNDERSTAND.
THE AID HAS NO CONNECTION TO RESEARCH OR THERE SEEMS TO BE NO AID.
CREATIVITY
THIS AID IS SO CREATIVE!!
THIS AID IS CREATIVE!
IT'S OBVIOUS THAT SOME THOUGHT WENT INTO IT, BUT NOT TOO MUCH EFFORT.
CREATIVITY, SHMEATIVITY SEEMS TO BE THIS AID'S ATTITUDE.
THIS AID DOES NOT EXIST OR COULD HAVE JUST AS EASILY BEEN DONE BY BLINDFOLDED HAMPSTERS.
OVERALL
NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! OOHH!! WOW!!
NEAT! OH! COOL!
NEAT! HMMH! NOT PERFECT, BUT GETTING THERE.
HMMH! WHAT? HUH??? TOTALLY CONFUSING AND CONFUSING OR UNCLEAR WHY THIS MISSING IN ACTION WAS THE VISUAL.
TOTAL = Possible 50 * 2 = 100
