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    This document outlines the summer reading assignments for an English 10 Honors class. Students are assigned to read chapters from the textbook "They Say/I Say 2E" on summarizing and integrating quotes. They must write a one-page summary of chapter two and complete an exercise identifying how a published work integrates quotations. Additionally, students must do a free choice reading and prepare a 2-3 minute book talk with a one slide PowerPoint to share with the class on the first day. The book talk should cover topics like the title, author, plot, characters, passages from the story and an overall review. Students are asked to email the teachers over the summer with any questions.

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    This document outlines the summer reading assignments for an English 10 Honors class. Students are assigned to read chapters from the textbook "They Say/I Say 2E" on summarizing and integrating quotes. They must write a one-page summary of chapter two and complete an exercise identifying how a published work integrates quotations. Additionally, students must do a free choice reading and prepare a 2-3 minute book talk with a one slide PowerPoint to share with the class on the first day. The book talk should cover topics like the title, author, plot, characters, passages from the story and an overall review. Students are asked to email the teachers over the summer with any questions.

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    This document outlines the summer reading assignments for an English 10 Honors class. Students are assigned to read chapters from the textbook "They Say/I Say 2E" on summarizing and integrating quotes. They must write a one-page summary of chapter two and complete an exercise identifying how a published work integrates quotations. Additionally, students must do a free choice reading and prepare a 2-3 minute book talk with a one slide PowerPoint to share with the class on the first day. The book talk should cover topics like the title, author, plot, characters, passages from the story and an overall review. Students are asked to email the teachers over the summer with any questions.

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    English 10 Honors

    Summer Reading-Mrs. Press/Mrs. Murphy


    Reading List:

    1. They Say/I Say 2E (with readings)— Independent Reading


    Choice

    Assignments:
    1. We will be working with They Say/I Say (we have attached PDF of chapters, so
    you do not have to purchase book!)

    Read the following:


    INTRODUCTION
    Entering the Conversation
    PART 1. “THEY SAY”
    ONE “THEY SAY”
    Starting with What Others Are Saying
    TWO “HER POINT IS”
    The Art of Summarizing
    THREE “AS HE HIMSELF PUTS IT”
    The Art of Quoting

    2. After Reading (THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL)
    a. Write a one page summary on Chapter two: “Her Point Is”-The Art of Summarizing.
    (You are summarizing the chapter on summarizing using the techniques within the
    chapter-clever, right?)
    b. On page 50, exercise #1 asks you to find a published piece of writing that quotes
    somethings that “they say,” How has the writer integrated the quotations into his or
    her own text? (see full explanation on the page).

    3. Your second reading is a free choice. It can be either fiction or non-fiction. You will prepare
    a 2-3 minute book-talk that will include a one slide PowerPoint presentation. Share the
    PowerPoint with me before the first day of school!!

    Prepare you discussion using these questions as a guide only!!!!


    1. What is the title of the book?

    2. Who is the author? What other books has this author written?

    3. What is the general plot of the story (without giving away too much information)?

    4. Who is the main character of the story? Who is the most interesting character of the story?
    Explain both.

    5. Choose two short passages from the story to read to the class. Why did you choose these
    passages? What makes them important to the overall story?

    6. Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?

    7. What was your overall impression / critique of the book?


    8. What age / gender do you think would be the most interested in this type of story?

    9. What lesson can we learn from this story?


    How can reading this book make us a better
    person / society?

    10. Is there anything else you would like us to


    know about this author / book?

    Sample Slide:

    Please email Mrs. Press at [email protected]


    or Mrs. Murphy at [email protected] over
    the summer if you have any questions.

    Expectations:
    All work must be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt., 1.5 or 2 spacing. Heading must be MLA standard
    All work must be proofread, edited, and must follow the conventions of standard written English.
    These assignments will count in your first quarter grades. Failure to complete these assignments
    could result in your removal from English Honors.

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