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 Read/Think/Reflect
Please name your essay Word documents as follows and upload to Moodle by the deadline:
- rtr1
- rtr2
- rtr3 (if need be)
- (Et cetera...)
We've spent three quarters meeting the expectations to read, think and
reflect. This is what will be expected of you in college or the workplace so now
is the time to be challenged to do this independently.
- Select a novel from the
Book List
- Borrow it from our library. If not available, you can always borrow
it from another library, see if it's in your English 12 Literature textbook
or read/download the
eText (check Project Gutenburg first) version.
- Make sure this is a novel you want to read because each novel has a
deadline
- Two (2) equally spanned across fourth quarter (appx.
every three weeks)
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Verify that it has an associated A/R test
- Log the novel
with Mr. Janes
- Students will not be allowed to read the same
novel
- Once a novel from the list has been read, it
will not be allowed again
- Dedicate the time in and out of class (estimated one hour per night
for homework, minimum) and effort (think,
take notes as you read) necessary to read and
research the novel and what others think, if necessary
- Take the A/R test for that novel
- As always, take tests only in Mr. Janes' presence
- You are not permitted to use the novel or anything else (Internet,
notes, phone-a-friend, etc.) as a resource
- That test grade will count - Like always you are welcome to test on
another meeting the aforementioned criteria, but again, there will be
concrete deadlines for which no extensions will be given
- Write a five-paragraph essay on the novel
- Repeat
- Need extra credit? Read/Think/Reflect on a third (or more) novel from the
list - Your lowest scores will be replaced or it (and others) can be averaged
in to your overall score - your choice. But if you choose to do so, a full
assignment is expected - read, test, essay.
Deadlines for A/R Tests
and Essays:
- 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 26
- 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 17
Grading Structure
- A/R tests = Test/Projects Category (40%)
- Essays = Homework/Quiz Category (40%)
- Reminder: Your American Legion Auxiliary Essay is
worth 20% and that deadline remains May 3
This should be relatively easy for you, assuming you meet
these clearly defined, fair expectations now and have done so all year. But this
is in no way a blow-off. More importantly, the
latent objective of this assignment is to challenge you to discipline
yourself both in time management and dedication so you are better prepared for your future,
no matter the direction you choose to go.
It's been my pleasure to teach you the past two years and I wish you all
the very best. Good luck out there, soon-to-be graduates.
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