English 2 Honors Summer Reading Assignment. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Mrs. Cawley

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1 English 2 Honors Summer Reading Assignment Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Mrs. Cawley 1. Begin at the end. After the index, there is a Reading Group Guide. Read A conversation with Malcolm Gladwell in order to acquaint yourself with the subject matter of the book. 2. Read and annotate Outliers (using Post-Its or a separate notebook DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOOK). 3. We will be having class discussion on Outliers which will be led by you and your peers. As you read, some things Gladwell says will make you say, Hm. That makes a lot of sense. Others might make you furrow your brow in disagreement or disbelief. Pull 3 quotes from the novel that you find interesting that you would like to bring to the class to discuss. These quotes can be ones with which you strongly agree, strongly disagree, or ones that simply resonate with you. Fill in the chart by copying down three quotes, their page numbers, and anything you d like to say about them. I will be asking you to share these quotes and your thoughts with the class. You will be graded based on the written portion: quote selection & thoughtful analysis, as well as your participation in the discussion: sharing your thoughts on the quote(s) & commenting on the quotes contributed by others. A rubric is attached. This portion of the summer reading assignment is worth 37 points. 4. Lastly, answer all the questions (1-9) in the Questions and topics for discussion section in the back of the book. (I would suggest previewing these questions before you begin to help you read with a focus.) Each response should be a robust paragraph that shows a mature and deep level of thinking. Use sophisticated language and cite textual evidence wherever possible. Although the questions are asking for your personal opinion, refrain from using first person. State your opinions as facts. For example, question four asks, Do you believe that there is such a thing as innate talent? Instead of writing, I do/do not believe there is such a thing as innate talent... simply say, There is/is no such thing as innate talent... and support it with evidence. A second rubric is attached for the grading of this portion of the assignment. This portion of the summer reading assignment is worth 63 points. Enjoy the book! Looking forward to meeting you all in the fall! - Mrs. Cawley

2 Quote 1 Page # Thoughts/Comments: Quote 2 Thoughts/Comments: Quote 3 Thoughts/Comments:

3 Rubric for Class Quote Discussion 10 points Written: Selection Quote selection is very interesting and able to inspire meaningful conversation among the group. Quote has many possible interpretations, analyses and angles. Notes - Notes are meaningful and succinct and show great depth of thinking. Student presents the quote as well as his/her opinion in a sophisticated, mature, and eloquent manner. Greatly exceeds expectations 9 points Written: Selection Quote selection is interesting and able to inspire conversation among the group. Quote has a few possible interpretations, analyses and angles. Notes - Notes are meaningful, and succinct and show depth of thinking. Student presents the quote as well as his/her opinion in a sophisticated, mature manner. Exceeds expectations. 8 points Written: Selection Quote selection is interesting. Notes - Notes are meaningful. Student presents the quote as well as his/her opinion in a sophisticated, mature manner. Meets expectations. 7 points Written: Selection Quote is barely discussion worthy. Notes - Notes lack analysis and depth. Student presents the quote, but lacks a strong opinion. Below expectations. 6 points or less Written: Selection Quote is not discussion worthy. Notes - Notes lack analysis and depth. Student presents the quote, but lacks an opinion. Below expectations. Score: Quote 1 Quote 2 Quote 3 Contribution to discussion of others quotes /7 TOTAL /37

4 Rubric for Written Responses (Questions 1-9) 7 points Response to question shows a great depth of mature analytical thinking. Response demonstrates a strong understanding of major concepts of the book. Student uses sophisticated vocabulary and varied syntax. Student makes little to no grammatical errors. Text evidence may be present to support strong opinions. 6 points Response to question shows solid analytical thinking. Response demonstrates an understanding of major concepts of the book. Student uses grade appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure. Student makes a few grammatical errors. Text evidence may or may not be present to support opinions. 5 points Response to question demonstrates a basic understanding of major concepts of the book. Style is rudimentary. Student makes several grammatical errors. 4 points Response to question demonstrates a vague understanding of concepts of the book. Style is rudimentary or below level. Student makes several grammatical errors. 3 points or less Response to question is vague, unclear, or has little to do with the book. Style is below level. Student makes several grammatical errors. Lacks evidence of understanding. Question 1 /7 Question 2 /7 Question 3 /7 Question 4 /7 Question 5 /7 Question 6 /7 Question 7 /7 Question 8 /7 Question 9 /7 TOTAL /63

5 Lakeland Regional High School 205 Conklintown Road Wanaque, New Jersey English Department Summer Reading Contract, 2016 I, the Undersigned, agree to complete the following requirements for the English 2 Honors Summer Reading Program and accept the receipt of the materials. I realize that this work will count as a major assessment in the first marking period of my English 2 Honors course. As such, it will reflect my best possible original work. To avoid a late penalty, I understand that my summer work must be submitted to my English 2 Honors teacher on September 2nd. After that date, a ten point penalty per day will be levied. Book Number: Print Name of Student Date Signature of Student Please address any questions to Mr. Novak through at mnovak@lakeland.k12.nj.us.