Independent Reading Project
As a part of English 10 & 11, students will be required to read four books independently, one per quarter. I give you the choice of what kind of book you would like to read. Read something because you want to read it, in addition to the fact that it counts for part of your grade.
All books should be age-appropriate (no children’s books) and a substantial length. You don’t have to read volumes for this assignment, but don’t think that you can get away with reading a very short book just to get the assignment done. Forget about length and read for enjoyment so that you can digest the book well and respond to it. (You can find a list of recommended books here.)
Project Guidelines
In order to verify that you have read your book and read it thoroughly, you will also complete a project as a part of this assignment. This project will not be the typical book report sort of assignment – you will need to engage the major ideas in the book you read in order to complete the assignment, not merely provide plot summary. You should dig deeper.
A list of suggested ideas can be found here. Other ideas can be proposed and approved with me.
Each project will be worth 50 points and will be graded on proper language use, clear connection to book, creativity/originality, neatness and organization, and evidence of effort.
Other Things You Need to Know
- You may only read one book in a series (Harry Potter, Twilight, etc.).
- You will need to choose a different type of project for each book as well.
- There may be some opportunities to join up with one other classmate for a joint project, but you will each have to read a different book.
Deadlines
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Quarter |
Due Date |
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1st |
October 8 |
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2nd |
December 16 |
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3rd |
March 5 |
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4th |
May 17 |