Activities for entrance into Advanced English Advanced Summer Reading Program

Why should I be in Advanced English? Higher order thinking skills are emphasized More involved and hands-on projects Preparation for college Junior and Senior English classes are weighted Senior Advanced English is dual credit with John A. Logan Get your ENG 101 and 102 credits while still in high school

So what do I have to do? Summer reading projects

Read two novels

Complete two assignments Of Mice and Men I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Complete an essay over an assigned topic Must be submitted via by July 11 th Must pass with 80% or better Take an exam at FCHS on August 8 th at 10am Must pass with 80% or better

What kind of essay will I have to write? You will be given several topics from which to choose You must use evidence from the novel to support your points Quotes Examples Chapters and page numbers

Plagiarism Any evidence that you have taken ideas, words, phrases, or passages from any source other than the novel (internet, previously written essays, or friend’s work) will result in an automatic elimination in consideration for the Advanced English placement.

What kind of test will I have to take? 50 multiple choice questions over events from the novel 10 character matching 20 vocabulary words Questions over literary devices used in the novel Similes Metaphors Personificiation Point of view 2 essay questions about themes or big ideas from the novel

How can I prepare for the test? Study guides, vocabulary worksheets and activities Close reading and note taking Online quizzes

Resources Mrs Sullivan's webpage Handouts, study guides, paper guidelines, ect Practice tests and quizzes