Advisory 9A Media (Period Adv) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2011-2012 School Year
- Department
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Location
- 205
- Code
- 1140
- Description
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The following sequence of instruction is for the Humanitas advisory classes: Monday - Sustained Silent Reading - Students may bring a book or use one from the classroom. Tuesday - No Advisory Wednesday - Developmental Assests Curriculum - Assigned practice to improve reading comprehension and mathmatics skills. Thursday - Peer Tutoring - Students will work in groups to help with various homework. Friday - Humanitas Theme Days - Students may work on any project involving the Humanitas School of Arts and Media. The purpose of Advisory is to foster relationships that help the Lincoln High School community strive toward the ideals of the school mission statement with particular emphasis on: "educating the whole person so all members of Lincoln High School embody respect, responsibility, integrity, and compassion, with a unique vision and voice. Through good citizenship and service to others, we strive to make positive contributions to the world." Humanitas Students will be afforded the opportunity to take a number of arts specific courses reflecting the focus of the strand that they have selected. Our core classes in our SLC will have an arts focus and will refer to examples from art as is appropriate in order to teach the standards in the respective disciplines. In addition, we will prepare students for a field of study in education, performing arts, visual arts, and media arts or for immediate employment for those choosing to enter the work force after graduation.
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Assignment
Bring a book to read every Monday. When you finish it, write a synopsis of the story in your own words and your thoughts and opinions about the book. Try to read at least four books each semester.
What Is Included in a Book Report?
Book report content will vary according to grade level. Middle grade-level book reports will provide the basic details about a book, a summary of the plot, and some comments regarding the student's opinions and impressions.
As you enter high school and higher grades, you will start to explain and explore the messages that are contained in books--messages about life and its important experiences. Students will begin to share their own opinions about these messages (themes) contained in books.
Your Book Report Introduction
The introduction segment of your book report provides an opportunity to make a good first impression!
You should try to write a strong introductory sentence that grabs your reader's attention. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the book's title (italicized), the topic, and the author's name.
High school-level papers should include publication information as well as brief statements about the book's angle, the genre, the theme, and a hint about the writer's feelings in the introduction.
Body
Before you get started on the body of the report, take a few minutes to jot down some helpful information by considering the following points.
•Did you enjoy the book?
•Was it well written?
•What was the genre?
•(fiction) Which characters play important roles that relate to the overall theme?
•Did you notice reoccurring symbols?
•Is this book a part of a series?
•(nonfiction) Can you identify the writer's thesis?
•What is the writing style?
•Did you notice a tone?
•Was there an obvious slant or bias?
In the body of your book report, you will use your notes to guide you through an extended summary of the book. You will weave your own thoughts and impressions into the plot summary.
Conclusion
As you lead to your final paragraph, consider some additional impressions and opinions:
•Was the ending satisfactory (for fiction)?
•Was the thesis supported by strong evidence (for non-ficton)?
•What interesting or notable facts do you know about the author?
•Would you recommend this book?
Conclude your report with a paragraph or two that covers these additional points. Some teachers prefer that you re-state the name and author of the book in the concluding paragraph. As always, consult your specific assignment guide.
What Is Included in a Book Report?
Book report content will vary according to grade level. Middle grade-level book reports will provide the basic details about a book, a summary of the plot, and some comments regarding the student's opinions and impressions.
As you enter high school and higher grades, you will start to explain and explore the messages that are contained in books--messages about life and its important experiences. Students will begin to share their own opinions about these messages (themes) contained in books.
Your Book Report Introduction
The introduction segment of your book report provides an opportunity to make a good first impression!
You should try to write a strong introductory sentence that grabs your reader's attention. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the book's title (italicized), the topic, and the author's name.
High school-level papers should include publication information as well as brief statements about the book's angle, the genre, the theme, and a hint about the writer's feelings in the introduction.
Body
Before you get started on the body of the report, take a few minutes to jot down some helpful information by considering the following points.
•Did you enjoy the book?
•Was it well written?
•What was the genre?
•(fiction) Which characters play important roles that relate to the overall theme?
•Did you notice reoccurring symbols?
•Is this book a part of a series?
•(nonfiction) Can you identify the writer's thesis?
•What is the writing style?
•Did you notice a tone?
•Was there an obvious slant or bias?
In the body of your book report, you will use your notes to guide you through an extended summary of the book. You will weave your own thoughts and impressions into the plot summary.
Conclusion
As you lead to your final paragraph, consider some additional impressions and opinions:
•Was the ending satisfactory (for fiction)?
•Was the thesis supported by strong evidence (for non-ficton)?
•What interesting or notable facts do you know about the author?
•Would you recommend this book?
Conclude your report with a paragraph or two that covers these additional points. Some teachers prefer that you re-state the name and author of the book in the concluding paragraph. As always, consult your specific assignment guide.