I know. . . I know. . . you’re still relishing your summer anticipation, perhaps wishing you were on vacation at the beach, in the mountains, or on a lake. . . no school. . . no homework. . . no more final exams.
And then, your language arts teacher drops a summer reading schedule on you! Oh, no! However, have no fear! Your new Language Arts teacher and I are here! Remember, if you have any questions, please email me. My email address is dillonl@dearbornschools.org. That’s the best way to contact me! Now, onto the assignments.
1. You will read two books that are in your current lexile level and complete a thorough book review. Books that are under your level will not count, and you must do again!
2. You will read and provide analysis of 5 articles by completing a worksheet and responding to a prompt. The prompts are found below each article.
The website for appropriate lexile books is www.lexile.com/fab
The template for your reviews can be found here:
Your articles can be found here:
In addition to the article summary worksheet, choose one of the “secrets of success” and describe in one paragraph how you will enact it next year.
In addition to the article summary worksheet, write one paragraph explaining your position on this issue.
In addition to the article summary worksheet, write a brief (one paragraph)reflection about a time when you were cut off from your electronics, and how you felt.
In addition to the article summary worksheet. write a paragraph explaining your position on this issue. Use facts from the article to support your point.
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In addition to the article summary worksheet, research how people from another country eat. What do you see different about American diets/food habits? Write one paragraph comparing and contrasting the two countries.
Every article must have the worksheet below completed, as well as each prompt. MLA style here, people!