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You must choose a book that is the appropriate age level/reading level.

 

Honors English: British authors only

(until the library runs out)

 

Regular English: Any author

(Bonus points for choosing a British author)

 

Theatre: I would prefer a book that relates to the theatre

(a play, a bio/autobio of someone connected to the theatre, a book about design, etc.)

Independent Reading Assignment

Once you finish your book you must create a 30 second video using http://animoto.com/

 

The video should be like a trailer for your book. Give us the overall picture of what your book is about.

 

You need to write a 1-2 page write up that should include a BRIEF summary, and you need to use the rest of your paper to discuss the theme of the book and any other literary issues you wish to address such as characterization, language usage, etc.

 

You must sign up to present your book between

Sept. 15-19. Presentations not to exceed 5 minutes.

Rubric

Reading Checks                                               30 Points 

 

  At least once a week I will check your reading progress. Please bring your book to class everyday. 

 

Video                                                                 20 Points

 

  Your video must be 30 seconds long and have appropriate videos as well as sound. Your video is essentially a trailer for your book.

 

Paper                                                                35 Points

 

  Your paper must be well written and adhere to conventional grammar standards. Your paper must be 1-2 pages in length. Your paper must cover the theme of the book and any other literary devices you wish to discuss.

 

Presentation                                                      15 Points

 

  Your presentation, including your video, is NOT to exceed 5 minutes. 

 

 

Here are the links to the Book Assignment Due Dates.

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