I'm so excited to start a new year! I know it is summer break and you will be busy resting and having fun! Thanks for taking the time to complete the summer reading assignment.
Before we begin, I'd like to go over my contact information. You may email me at any time at dkillian@dcsd.org. Please do not add me personally on any social media accounts. However, I've created a public Facebook page to use as a resource for all of my students. Please "like" this page to stay updated on everything. If you're struggling with the link, you may search for "Mrs. Killian's Classroom."
Let's get started!
Your summer reading assignment is Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Please find a copy as soon as possible and start reading! Check the local libraries for a copy. Here is a link to purchase the text on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Things-Fall-Apart-Chinua-Achebe/dp/0385474547.
Honors 9 Summer Reading Assignment
Overview: This summer you will expected to read one novel, post comments about the novel on this blog, and prepare to hit the ground running the first day of classes in the fall. While this sounds like a lot, keep in mind that you have all summer to do it, and that the end goal is to be able to take AP Literature and Composition and pass the AP test.
Objective: To help prepare you to pass the AP Literature and Composition test your senior year. By doing this you will receive college credit (based on the score) to nearly any college or university that you may wish to attend.
Materials Required: You are required to buy or borrow the following book-
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Assignments:
Assignment #1 – Discussion Thread (100 points – 20 points each)
Students will be required to read Things Fall Apart at the pace of about five chapters every two weeks. Students will then log onto this blog and comment on a discussion question that I will have posted. The response must be at least 50 words. Blog entries will be due by midnight on the following dates:
Due to the nature of the class (it being honors and all) I will not accept late work. If there are extreme circumstances, work will be accepted at my discretion.
Check this blog regularly for additional information. Remember, your first discussion thread is due on June 13th. There will be a separate post for each discussion thread. Be sure to respond to each post under the specific post. If you have any questions, please email me at dkillian@dcsd.org. Enjoy the book and have a wonderful summer!
NOTE: Each discussion thread will be posted after the previous deadline has passed. You may click on the date to link to the thread. PLEASE DO NOT respond to posts here. Go to the specific post to comment.
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