ERHS 2019-2020:
Welcome to 10th grade ELA Honors World Literature
Tenth Grade Honors
ELA 
Required Summer Reading:
An introduction to Literary and Rhetorical
Analysis
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PURPOSE
OF THE SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT
The Summer Reading Assignment is MANDATORY
for all incoming 10th Grade Honors English students and will be the basis for
the first few weeks of class discussions, assignments, and projects. The entire
book must be read and annotated during the summer; annotations will be due on
the first day of school. The purpose for this assignment is to introduce
students to Honors level active
reading and analysis. By completing this assignment,
students will have a common experience and feel connected to both the text and
their classmates. This relevant and inspiring novel will help students take
meaningful notes. WE look forward to talking about it with YOU!
INSTRUCTIONS:
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT WILL BE DUE ON DAY 1 OF 2019-2020
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Read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
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Annotate every page focusing on
key phrases, unfamiliar vocabulary, characterization, symbolism, questions and
epiphanies, outside connections, clues about theme, audience, writer’s purpose,
style, etc.
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Take your annotated book to the
first day of class; be ready to dive in to class discussions and activities.
-If you own your book, write directly on each page close to the text that
you are analyzing.
-If you do not own your own copy of the book, use post it notes ® or flags
and keep them organized.
● Complete
a TQE chart on Google Sheets and save a copy for yourself. Print a copy to
submit to your teacher. Your annotations and TQE are not the same thing
although they will correlate.
* T=Thoughts: Write what you think the author means or suggests; write what you
think in response.
* Q=Questions: When you read actively, you should come up with “Why” and “How”
questions that lend themselves to deep analysis and discussion. Avoid “yes or
no” questions.
* E=Epiphanies: An epiphany is a realization or “Aha moment.” Write any
realizations or real-world connections you have made between the character’s
experience, author’s message and your life.
Here's a Google Sheet TQE template for your use. You must be logged into your CNUSD google account to access it.
RESOURCES:
WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO HAVE AND KNOW?
Purchase a copy of Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist. If you
cannot purchase a novel, please check out a copy from the library or download
and print this free PDF version. Consider following
along with this free audio
to help you learn how to read clearly and expressively. Click on these links to
learn how to annotate and use TQE.
SUMMER
INSTITUTE OPPORTUNITY
Attending the Summer Institute is voluntary
and does NOT replace completion of the Summer Reading Assignment. The purpose
of the Summer Institute is to provide every attendee with strategies for
effective analysis and guidance for completing the Summer Reading Assignment.
The benefit of attending the Institute is that you will meet future teachers
and classmates, dabble in Honors level coursework, create common ground, and
learn beyond what you could do independently. You are welcome to attend one or
more sessions. Every session will be a combination of 1.5 hours of lecture
paired with 1.5 hours of assistance with your assignment.
Click Here to register for one of the available sessions listed below.
Session 1: 6/10 from 8AM-11AM (Location Assigned beginning 30 min prior to session start time--see table at main gate)
Session 2: 6/10 from 12PM - 3PM (Location Assigned beginning 30 min prior to session start time--see table at main gate)
Session 3: 6/11 from 8AM-11AM (Location Assigned beginning 30 min prior to session start time--see table at main gate)
Session 4: 6/11 from 12PM - 3PM (Location Assigned beginning 30 min prior to session start time--see table at main gate)