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March 21-25, 2011   Beginnning of 4th Quarter  

  • Spelling List #23Test Friday
  • Voc - Mockingbird List 25-27 Test Friday
  • Mockingbird Packet Q&A Chapter 25-27  Due Friday
  • Work on Classic Themes

4th Quarter outside reading focus:  Classic Novels

 

Fourth Quarter - Classics

Classic Novels – Themes Book Report

Due Tuesday, May 3, 2011

 

     Your report is to compare the themes and writing techniques of three classics you have read in junior high.   Theme means the lessons learned by the main characters.  For instance, courage may have been a main focus of the novel.  The theme is what the novel taught about courage. (Hint:  Theme is not one word (courage).  Rather, theme is a sentence stating a message about a topic such as courage.)

Introduction: (Hook) Connect to the reader  (Taste) State your book titles-only the three discussed in the report.  Mention how there is similarity between the three novels. (Thesis) This needs to be a statement to cover the theme focus of your report.

Body Paragraphs: Discuss the way the theme is presented in each novel.

Conclusion:  Write about connections (similarities/major differences) between the books. You can present opinions as to how believable or convincing the themes were presented.

NOTE:  The conclusion paragraph is the most important part of this book report.  Make sure you take time on your analysis.  More words should be devoted this paragraph.

 

 

 

MLA Format Requirements

Font type: Times New Roman or  

                 Comic Sans

Font size/color: 12 point, black

Margins: 1” top/bottom/sides

Line spacing: double space

Header- last name, page #, Rt. corner

Heading - double spaced

     First and last name

     Teacher's name

     English

     Full date

Title-Creative, Capitalized, centered

Indent paragraphs using Tab key

No extra spaces between paragraphs

                                                              Smith  1

                                                       

Joe Smith

Mrs. Haskins

English

September 27, 2010

                    (Creative Title)

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        Some ........................................................................

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Home Reading Assignments

  • The RCS 8th grade reading criteria is to read 500 pages per quarter. Three classics must be read.  Students have the list of classics recommended for junior highers.
  • Home reading genre for the 4th Quarter:  Classic
  • It is wonderful to honor students who exceed the RCS reading goal. Awards are as follows:

                    Over 3000 pages - ice cream award

                    Over 5000 pages - Special Award Party at the end of the year!

  • Parents, you can help me by paying for the award parties when your child earns these awards. Thank you for your support.
  • The end of the year Special Award Party will be off-campus. In past years we have gone to Oasis Fun Center or to Party Extraordinair. We get a discount rate and have an awesome time celebrating their achievements! 

   

I will gladly answer any of your individual questions. E-mail me at llmmhh_925@hotmail.com.

 

 

Last Updated: March 20, 2011