2015 Summer Reading“You Choose”: Overview
First Time Trinity Students*

Directions:

The “You Choose” assignment for first time Trinity students consists of two parts: Vocabulary Log and Question and Answer. Both sections must be completed to receive a full grade for the assignment.

  1. As you read, list and define five (5) new vocabulary words you learned while reading this book. Include the page number as well as the sentence in which it was used in the book.
  2. When you have completed reading the book you chose, provide the MLA citation for your book (example included on page 2).
  3. Choose four(4) questions from the list and answer them with at least two well-developed paragraphs per question. All answers should be written in complete sentences with good grammar and correct spelling.
  4. Once you have completed the assignment, have your parent/guardian sign the signature page and you (the student) sign the plagiarism pledge. This form will be turned in during the first week of school along with the completed assignment.
    TIP: You can sign an electronic document by 1) printing the form, getting the signature, and then scanning the paper to make a digital copy. 2) Or open the document in the iPad Notability app to sign, then save it as a PDF document.
  1. Turn in both parts of the assignment into your grade class on eBackpack or to your English teacher the first week of school. Remember to ask for help if you aren’t sure what to do!

DUE DATE:Monday, August 24th

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is “the adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person without due acknowledgment” (Student Handbook).This includesprinting, retyping, or copy/pasting materials from the Internet or another student, and submitting it as another student’s own work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and will be not be tolerate. Students caught plagiarizing will automatically receive a zero on the assignment and it will be recorded in their permanent record.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:All assignments are due Monday August 24th. According to Trinity’s late work policy, students can turn it the assignment late untilMonday, August 31st.However, each day the assignment is late, 10% will be taken off. August 31st is the last day a student can receive any credit for this assignment.

NEED HELP CITING YOUR BOOK? Use
Example:
Last name, First name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Date.
Medium of Publication.
Collins, Suzanne. Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. Print.

*First time Trinity students are defined as incoming freshman and students that have never attended Trinity before.
Grading Rubric

Citation / Subtract 1 point each for missing indenting, capitalization, italicizing, periods, or information. / /10
9-10 / 5-8 / 1-4 / 0
Vocabulary / 5 complete entries / 3-4 complete entries / 1-2 complete entries / Plagiarized or clearly did not read book / /10
15-20 / 8-15 / 1-8 / 0
Q1 / There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information Supporting facts are reported accurately. Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. An average of 0-2 spelling or grammar errors per question that distract the reader from the content. / Main idea is clear or somewhat clear, but the supporting information is general. Almost all the supporting facts are reported accurately and are relevant, but some of the key issues of book are unsupported. Details do not go beyond the obvious or predictable. / The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. No facts are reported or most are inaccurately reported. Supporting details and information are unclear or not related to the topic. / Plagiarized or clearly did not read book / /20
Q2 / Plagiarized or clearly did not read book / /20
Q3 / Plagiarized or clearly did not read book / /20
Q4 / Plagiarized or clearly did not read book / /20
Total: / /100

2014 Summer Reading“You Choose”: Signature Page
First Time Trinity Students

Student’s Name:

Graduation Year:

Book Title:


2014 Summer Reading“You Choose”: Assignment
First Time Trinity Students

Name:
Graduation Year:
Book’s Full Citation:

Part 1: Vocabulary Log
Fill out the table below with five (5) vocabulary words you came across while reading your book.

Word / Page # / Sentence FROM BOOK / Definition

Part 2: Question and Answer
Choose to answer four (4) of the following questions in at least two well-developed paragraphs each. Make sure to cite the question you are answering!

  1. Provide the main message you got from reading this book. Make sure to cite at least two specific examples that support the message you got. Remember to add page numbers! Do you think the author intended to communicate this message or are you seeing something new?
  2. Choose the character you most liked or disliked, and explain why you chose this character. Provide three different personality traits of this character and discuss if your feelings changed towards this character as you read more of the book. Make sure to give examples of each personality trail and cite the page number!
  3. Did you like the resolution of the book? If you could rewrite or change the ending, what would you have the characters do differently? What would be the outcome of their actions? If you would not change the ending, explain why. Saying you “just liked it” is not an acceptable answer!
  4. What kind of connections do you see between this book and the “real world”? Can you connect any part of the book to experiences in your own life? If so, explain how you have handled these experiences compared to the characters in the book. What suggestions can you give to the characters to help them make better decisions?
  5. Why is the setting (time and place) particularly important to the book? Discuss three or more reasons and refer to specific examples. Remember to cite page numbers!
  6. Select a quote from this book that you found particularly interesting or inspiring. Explain why you choose this quote and why it is significant to the story. Provide the page number you found it in.
  7. Provide at least two ideas from the book that provoke a thoughtful reflection or challenge your point of view. Explain why these ideas are significant and how they challenged you or make you reflect. Give the page numbers where these ideas or events occurred.
  8. What is something new that you learned from reading this book? Share three events or factsyou learned while reading this book. Include the page numbers. How did this knowledge make you feel (happy, sad, motivated, inspired, etc.)? How does this knowledge help you now or how will it help you in your future?
  9. If you meet one of the main characters from the book for coffee, what would you talk about? What do you think their favorite music is and why? Favorite books or TV shows? Give reasons why you have choose specific favorite music, books, TV shows etc. for them!
  10. Compare this book to another book you have read. What is similar? Think about characters, plot, setting, and messages. Give specific examples, citing the page numbers! Saying two books are similar because they are both “science fiction” or “mystery” books is not an acceptable answer.

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