Transcript Mayo for MST Summer Reading Program

Mayo for MST Summer
Reading Program
Presented by Lizabeth Thompson, M. Ed., NBCT
English Department
Rationale
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The more students read, the more
successful they are in school
Summer reading fosters enthusiasm for
lifelong learning and love of reading.
Summer reading introduces students to
the curriculum for the forthcoming year.
Summer reading fosters the continuous
process of thinking and learning.
Summer reading prepares students to
meet the challenge of thoughtful literary
analysis.
Guidelines
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Mandatory for all—
CP and Honors
Overview of
reading choices,
assignment and
rubric issued prior
to the end of the
school year.
Guidelines (cont.)
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CP: 1 novel
Honors: 2 books
(read 1 CP and
read/annotate 1
Honors book in
that single group)
Weight: test
grade for
annotations and
test grade for
follow-up project
Availability and Due Date
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Public libraries
Burry Bookstore
Books-a-Million
Barnes and Noble
Mayo H.S. for MST
*Students may not write
in borrowed books!
If you must order a
book, do it soon. We
are not responsible for
delayed book orders.
The annotations
deadline is strictly
enforced.
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ALL assignments are
due by last day of
registration in August,
regardless of CP or
Honors English classes.
All info will be receipted
by the English
Department.
If you will be out of town
during registration, it is
still your responsibility
to turn in the
assignment on time.
-10 deductions per day
for all late material.
Annotations
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What are they?
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Observations, predictions, analysis,
connections, or reactions from the
reader.
What do they look like?
Typed and organized by required
categories
 Highlighted or underlined words/phrases,
notes, post-it notes or notes in the
margin
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Sample Annotations in a Novel
Sample Typed Annotations
Annotation Categories
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Based on state standards that review skills
beginning with 8th grade knowledge.
Categories:
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Characters
Vocabulary
Questions
Literary Style Elements
Allusions (rising 10-12th grade Honors)
Connections
Symbols
Motifs
Theme
Conflict (rising 9th grade Honors and all CP)
Coverage
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Complete: cover all
categories
consistently
throughout the book.
Discriminating: not
too much; no
scattered, random
markings.
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Comprehensive:
show that you
understand the
“basics” AND the
nuances and
complexities of the
piece.
Diverse: varied
interpretations; does
not repeat same
insights over and over
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I’m out-of-town during the
summer or during registration?
Find a way to get it done and to get
it here. Students have TWO
MONTHS to complete this, and we
have high expectations. You can
mail it.
Which annotation should I do—
typed vs. in-text?
We accept either.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.)
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I’m not sure about one (or more) of the
categories. How can I learn more?
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Read directions/category descriptions in
assignment packet
Contact an English Department member via
email or phone. Contact info is listed in the
packets.
Contact another member of the English
Department—Please! We want to help you get
it right the first time!
Tips from Student and Teachers
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There are only 8 main categories;
you only need 8 colors for
highlighting.
Literary Devices can fall into 1 main
category. Simply write the type of
literary device in the margin to
distinguish it from style devices.
Tips from Students and Teachers
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If you are a beginner, you may
have to read the novel first, then
re-read to annotate. It is better to
familiarize yourself with the plot
and then go back to look at style.
Write legibly.
No pencils. They do not show up.
Label types of conflicts in the
margin—MVM, MVSelf, MvSoc, etc.
Tips from Students and Teachers
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Even if you have a strong
vocabulary, mark words that show
richness of language. (Remember,
every category must be covered
thoroughly.)
There should never be more than a
5 page gap with no annotations.
These books were chosen for their
literary merit.
Tips from Students and Teachers
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Start early! This cannot be
completed on your way to
registration.
Connections should be relevant and
meaningful. Not all connections are
personal. Connecting to other
texts/sources shows deeper
reflection.