Summer Reading Analysis

Her diligence as a reader has certainly contributed to her ability to read fluently and sound out unfamiliar words (i.e., foreign names) when she approaches them. Her comprehension responses demonstrated that she clearly understood the text. However, drawing conclusions and making inferences is one area where she can still grow. She demonstrated that she comprehend the text literally, but making evaluations and interpretations of the text is still an area where she will need more practice. This is certainly normal for a 9th grade students and is a skill they will continue to refine over their high school English

Do you ever take anything for granted? In the book Searching for Summer, author Joan Aiken uses imagery, mood, and word choice to help the reader understand the concept of taking things for granted. The main characters Tom and Lily decide to go searching for sunlight on their honeymoon due to the fact that they live in a world where there is no sunlight. Fallout from nuclear testing in the 80’s (1980’s or 2080’s- we do not know), has blocked all of the sunlight. By using specific elements, the author helps us to feel how the characters did in the story.

Strength in what remains is a novel written by tracy Kidder about a boy named deogratis or Deo for short. Deo has escaped a genocide in his home country and he was surrounded by many more wars and battles in places like Rwanda and the Congo. He goes to america and builds himself a new life in America. He is faced with many challenges on the run and many in a America. Even though his life seemed at bedrock and like it was just getting worst he kept moving forward. This all payed off in the end and he fulfilled his dreams of building clinics in Burundi. This all builds up to the possible theme If you do not give up and keep trying you will succeed.

In Kevin Clarke’s essay from Speaking of Reading, the greatest obstruction faced by Clarke in learning to read was his own negative mindset and way of looking at himself as a reader. When Clarke was young and had just commenced reading it was evident that he had struggles and even says himself “I was too afraid I wouldn't be able to understand another book” (4). Clarke saying this illustrates that he created his own negative way of thinking by fearing failure and not understanding something which is a major obstacle for him in learning to read. In addition to this, Clarke feels as if he doesn’t have what it takes to be a superior reader and goes on to say “I assumed I was wrong...I don’t trust myself to read it right”

Numerous studies have been conducted on the use of informal reading inventories. These assessments have been used to assess the literacy skills of students through using word lists and passages. This paper examines the validity, reliability, and an overall utility of the Informal Reading Inventory assessment by Paul Burns and Betty Roe. This paper examines how effective this assessment is for educators in determining the measure of a student’s literacy level and ability to comprehend English.

In 1984, by George Orwell violence contributed to the plot by having three stages of reintegration. The stages are learning, understand, and to accept, Winston was forced to learn that 2+2=5 under torture, understanding that the party is good, and seeks power for its own. Winston accepts and understands the Party as he wishes the burden of torture on someone else who he loves, this allowed Winston to accept that the Party’s leader Big Brother is eternal and that 2+2=5, he comes committed and loyal to the Party and its purpose, he then awaits his execution to prove his devotion to the party.

The book that I decided to read over the summer was A Long Walk to Water. To be honest, I chose this book because it had the least amount of pages compared to the other books listed. It’s nearly August and I haven’t finished all of my summer homework, so I thought that I might as well pick the shortest book, making the work quicker and easier for me to do. As I read the book though, I felt myself getting more drawn and interested to the story. The book starts with an eleven year old boy named Salva who had to leave South Sudan due to rebels from the North attacking his village. He flees to Ethiopia and Kenya by foot with others to live in refugee camps. During these years, he encountered many hardships: having to travel without his family,

The fourth and final reading of Evicted tied up the rest of the stories, and Matt Desmond reveals his reasonings for writing the book. He also reveals displays shocking stats about eviction and poverty in the United States.

While reading The New Kids, a couple of things caught my attention: the memoirs the students wrote, the story of Ngawang, and the feeling of being at International High School. I think the author did a great job introducing the school and how the students come from all kinds of countries and backgrounds.

Walking with his new group, farther and farther away from the city, Montag realized he couldn't just leave his old life the way he did, he had to go back,not only for himself, but for Faber he needed closer. Montag ran back to the river and dove in, fighting the current ever stroke he took until he reached land. Seeing the city destroyed, the town he grew up in, all he could thing about was Faber, Mildred, and Clarrise. Walking down the side walks, fire pouring down buildings in the corner of his eyes, his memories flashed before him as he saw the sprinklers still on in Faber's property. Opening the front door, the handles still silky from the alcohol on them, he saw Faber lying on the ground in the hallway. All Montag could

Students in AP Language and Composition (AP3) are required to arrive to the first day of school having completed the “Summer Reading Assignment.” Students are to read Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich and the essays listed below. Then, complete the corresponding assignment (explained below). The assignment is to be turned in the first day of the 2015-2016 school year (August 29th, 2015).

What I found most significant about this reading was the idea and meaning of sexuality between both men and women. When I think of the term sexuality, I simply just think about sex. Who I have sex with and what I like during sex. From the reading, I felt like social reforms, scientists and physicians were implying that sexuality was meant for procreation and anything that prevents procreation is an abomination to sexuality. It was stated, “The conservative social reforms mounted a political battle against anything and everything that facilitated non-procreative sexual behavior, including prostitution, homosexuality, masturbation, abortion and birth control” (Bem,1993, p.82). How can you relate sexuality

Book Arrangement Bryson begins with a dedication then a map of the Appalachian Trail. Next is a disclaimer, stating that some names and details have been changed to protect their privacy. The narrative begins on page 3 and is divided into two parts, Part I consists of twelve chapters and Part II with nine chapters. Following the story are suggested readings and a very brief description of Bryson’s writing career.

Roy Conli once said “When you're telling a story, the best stories, every character has an arc. Every one. And that arc is usually about finding yourself, or about at least finding something about yourself that you didn't know.” This is a prevalent theme in many examples of Young Adult Literature (YAL or YA). Three books that demonstrate the critical transformation between childhood and adulthood by exploring difficult social issues, finding personal identity, and letting go are a Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

In Up Front by Bill Mauldin one of the major themes is how important communication is during the war. Communication is a major factor when it comes to success in the war. Individual divisions need to be in contact with each other as well as family and friends at home. Bill Mauldin exemplifies this when he discusses the Stars and Stripes newspaper and 45th Division News in Up Front. Furthermore, a quote from the American General Dwight D. Eisenhauer and a propaganda picture produced by Winchester help support this theme. These three accounts together help show different aspects of communication in the war and how each is important. Although they all show different parts of communication for the war they all come together to show how it has changed the nature of American ideals.