Applied Technology High School
10th Grade English Summer Assignment 2016-2017
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Dear Students,
Please choose one of the book options below and complete the required tasks. These tasks will be a graded assessment, due on the second day of school (you may of course submit it before the due date).
Your book choice are:
-I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb: This true story tells of a teenage girl’s fight for her life, education, and freedom after being shot by the Taliban at point-blank range. Malala has since become a global symbol for peaceful protest, education rights, and is the youngest person to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
-Positive: A Memoir, by Paige Rawl: This true story tells of a girl born HIV positive, and who after disclosing this to one of her friends in middle school, endures extreme bullying to the point where she contemplates taking her life. But, instead, she is taken down a path to learn action, compassion, and to truly be positive about living life.
Parents: I encourage you to read and discuss these books with your children. Students,please see the next page for full details on your assignment. I hope you have a restful and relaxing summer, and I look forward to seeing you in September!
Happy reading,
Ms. Nasta
Required Tasks:
As you read:
- Double Entry Journal Quotations: As you read, choose 10 quotations from the novel that you feel are meaningful. Then, explain why you chose the quotation.
Double Entry Journal Sample Setup:
Quotation and page number / Response & Reaction- Over the course of reading, write OR type five one-page journal responses to the novel. These journals may cover material such as reactions to a particularly emotional part of the novel, thoughts about what each of these young girls go through, the lesson of the story, and the power of speaking your mind against adversity.
After you read: Answer each of the questions below with at least one well-thought-out paragraph.
- Write a one-paragraph objective summary of the novel; remember that objective summaries must include the author’s name, the title, and NO PERSONAL OPINIONS ABOUT THE BOOK.
- Consider the language used in the text. Does it promote a positive or negative outlook on the topic? How does this effect the impact of the story's message? What is the message?
- Why is this a significant novel for a young adult to read? What lessons can be learned from a novel such as this one? Support your answer with specific examples from the text.