Required
Reading Genre for Quarter 2:
Non-Fiction.
After
reading a non-fiction book of your choice, you must complete the following task
before Monday, December 7, 2015.
(These are separate paragraphs; they are
not a cohesive essay):
Paragraph
#1: Write a concise paragraph (meaning it’s not 6
pages) that summarizes the entire book and draws a conclusion about the
author’s purpose for writing this book.
Include specific details from the book.
Paraphrasing okay, Quotes is what honor’s is all about. An A will only be achieved by using
quotes. (10 points)
Paragraph
#2:
Write a paragraph that states the central or main idea of the text. Analyze its
development over the course of the text. For example, how does the author
support the central or main idea, what specific details, facts or anecdotes
does he/she use to support the central or main idea; how do events or actions
lead up to and support the central or main idea. (15 points)
Paragraph
#3: Do a quick research on what topic the book
was about. Is it still occurring in
society? Is it a problem that is
increasing or decreasing? Are there
other events in the news currently happening today? Any other questions this book might make you
ask? This paragraph should consist of
numbers/data. (15 points)
Paragraph
#4: Answer this question: Should the president of the United States of
America read this? Why or why not? Your answer should be supported by your
personal thoughts. I hope those thoughts
are good. (10 points)
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