SUMMER ASSIGNMENT: ENGLISH 1­2H Mr. Pinkerton

ronald.pinkerton@guhsdaz.org To prospective students and their parents: English 1­2H is an introductory literature/writing/analysis course, which begins to prepare students for the rigorous curriculum of Advanced Placement Language and English in their junior and senior year. Because of the extensive preparation needed to succeed in this class, summer reading and review is both necessary and desirable. Students and parents should be aware from the outset that the Honors English curriculum at Thunderbird High School aligns directly with the expectations of the College Board and Educational Testing Service with regard to Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition. Simply put, throughout the curriculum, students will be given instruction in correct literary analysis at steadily increasing levels of difficulty. My intention is to prepare students for university level work and, optimally, for college credit from their high school AP courses. Therefore, I actively recruit students who love to read and examine literature through critical thinking processes. Understandably, then, creative writing and opinion essays comprise a minimal function in the overall curriculum. The summer assignment is intended to serve as a review of the necessary grammar and technical skills necessary for class by following the assignment and deadline attached. The remainder of the assignment involves reading The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, completing the portfolio items included on the direction sheet, and reading additional books for pleasure throughout the summer. A digital copy of the summer assignment is located on my class website: https://sites.google.com/a/guhsdaz.org/pinkerton­english­1­2h/ or simply do a google search for: Pinkerton English 1­2H It is always best to use the digital version rather than the paper one. I will often add notes and hints over the summer. The digital version is always the most up to date. I am committed to the success of every student in Freshman Honors English and pride myself on guiding students toward the rewards found in learning to examine literature critically. This four year process ultimately culminates in completing a strenuous and rewarding college curriculum. Thank you for encouraging your freshman to join my class. I look forward to working with him or her. Please feel free to call me with questions or comments at (623) 915­8900 ext. 7132, email me at ronald.pinkerton@guhsdaz.org, or leave a message with the counseling office during the summer and they will have me call you back. PLEASE NOTE­ emailing me is the most efficient means of contact. Sincerely, Ron Pinkerton English Department

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General Directions: Summer Assignment English 1­2H Mr. Pinkerton

ronald.pinkerton@guhsdaz.org

A digital copy of the summer assignment is located on my class website: https://sites.google.com/a/guhsdaz.org/pinkerton­english­1­2h/ or simply do a google search for: Pinkerton English 1­2H It is always best to use the digital version rather than the paper one. I will often add notes and hints over the summer. The digital version is always the most up to date. The student in Honors English 1­2 is expected to be an avid reader and learner. In addition to the novels you are reading for pleasure this summer, please take time to either checkout or purchase The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver and complete the following assignment. Although checking out The Bean Trees is acceptable, purchasing your own copy is beneficial because you will be able to underline and make personal notes in the margins. Often, new or used novels can be purchased at minimal cost on the Internet or at used book stores. Please note: Incomplete and/or inadequate summer assignments will result in an automatic transfer to non­honors English 1­2 class during the first week of school. The hallmark of an honors student is exceptional work completed on time. Plagiarism (copying two or more words from any outside source) will NOT be tolerated. In my eyes, thorough, thoughtful, work where your original ideas shine through is far superior to reading the same old, worn analysis that resembles everyone else’s (especially Sparknotes, Book Rags, Cliff’s Notes, etc) ideas. You will be submitting all of your work through turnitin.com, it is an excellent resource to help you make sure that your work is your own. This assignment is a first impression; make it count.

All portions of the assignment must be submitted through turnitin.com. The instructions for creating an account , as well as submitting assignments are

located in the back of this packet. DEADLINE: The ENTIRE summer enrichment assignment is due on the first day of classes­ Monday, 8/10/15 by 8:00 am. All portions of the assignment must be submitted to turnitin.com by then.

_______________________________________________________________________ >>NOTE: SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:

1) Checklist for Completion, including the grading rubric 2) Typed Paper Format 3) Novel Portfolio Directions to follow 4) $10.00 Summary Writing directions for novel portfolio 5) Grammar Assignment, Directions, Deadlines to follow 6) Checklist of assignments 7) Reading Inventory to complete 8) Turnitin.com instructions

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Check List for Completion The Bean Trees Portfolio and Grammar Review Summer Assignment Please note: The following is a guideline to completing your summer assignment adequately. Failure to complete all portions correctly will result in a low grade and affect your overall class grade tremendously. Keep in mind that the summer assignment comprises a significant portion of your grade for first semester. For your benefit, the grading rubric is based loosely on the standard 6­trait +1 rubric. ______ Ideas: Assignment should include a great deal of information. In the portfolio, the summaries and character identifications should include specific incidents from the book, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of it. Also, the personal response should include opinions with support to back them. All portions should illustrate a deeper understanding of the novel and grammar, going beyond superficial responses. ______ Organization: Assignment should include all portions mentioned and follow the typed paper format listed below. ______ Voice: All assignments should be written in third person and seem unbiased, except for the personal response which should be in first person and illustrate your opinion. Additionally, assignment should convey the correct tone for the intended audience. ______ Word Choice: Assignment should illustrate appropriate language and avoid slang. ______ Sentence Fluency: Assignment should be free of run­ons and fragments and awkward sentence structures, particularly in the grammar section. ______ Conventions: Assignment should be free of spelling and grammar errors, especially in the grammar section. ______ Presentation: Assignment should demonstrate that effort and care were put into its completion. Typed Paper Format: I expect for you to us this format for all assignments except for the Grammar Exercises, the visual portion of the Plot Line, and the Reading Inventory. Heading (top left­hand corner of 1st page only): Student Name­ Joe Student Subject Name­ Honors Eng. 1­2 Teacher Name­ Mr. Pinkerton Due Date­ 1 Aug. 2004 Assignment­ Chapter Summaries (Make sure that it is double spaced like the rest of the paper) Title: Create an unique title (NOT Character Identification, Essay, or Summaries) Center the title Body of the paper: Black ink Double spaced One­inch margins on all sides 12­point clean font (Helvetica, Times New Roman, Arial)

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Part I­ The Bean Trees: Summer Enrichment Assignment The following assignments must be submitted to turnitin.com: Summaries (in your own words) Write a $10.00 summary for each chapter as you read the book. See the next page for directions. Submit all seventeen summaries in one document to turnitin.com. You must also include a word count for each summary. Be sure to save a copy for yourself. Character Identification (in your own words) Identify and describe EIGHT of the main characters and/or significant minor characters in the novel. Organize your identifications using the 5Ws method as listed below:

Who is the character?­ Include his/her name and titles, if applicable. What is he/she like?­ Describe his/her physical appearance, personality traits, relationship to other

characters, and details that bring the character to life. Where does this character unfold?­ Explain the setting(s) within the book where he/she lives and/or

spends most of his/her time. When does this character most impact the plot?­ Describe the scene(s) in which this character affects

the plot the most. Explain why these scenes are important overall. Why is he/she important?­ Finally, explain the impact the character has on the book’s outcome. Be

sure to go beyond superficial descriptions and describe how he/she influences the action of the book. Identify any roles the character ends up playing (ie­ the leader, the antagonist, etc).

Thorough descriptions are always preferred over brief or inadequate ones. Submit all eight character identifications in one document to turnitin.com. Be sure to save a copy for yourself.

Poems (original; in your own words) Choose TWO of the characters from your character identification section and write at least one poem from each of their perspectives. In these poems, make sure to highlight important themes from the novel to illustrate your understanding of it. After each poem, include a short explanation of the themes you incorporated and why (50­100 words for the explanations). Submit both poems in one document to turnitin.com. Be sure to save a copy for yourself. Plot Line (in your own words) Create a plotline of the book and accurately place at least one major event at each point along the line. Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution (denouement). Include a visual presentation, either self­drawn or otherwise, as a symbol of the climax of the novel. Also, include a short explanation of why the picture/illustration appropriately fits the novel’s climax. Consider the mood at that point in the novel, the event itself, and/or the significance and/or outcome of it (50­100 words for the explanation). Submit this in one document to turnitin.com. Be sure to save a copy for yourself. Personal Response (in your own words) Write a one or two paragraph response to the novel. Explain specifically what you did or did not appreciate about the novel and how you related it to your own life. Do not write “It was good,” “It was stupid,” or anything else to make your response seem un­scholarly. Submit this in one document to turnitin.com. Be sure to save a copy for yourself.

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List of Resources Lastly, at the end of each document, create a list of ANY sources you utilized in creating your summer assignment other than the novel itself. This list should include ALL print sources (Internet websites, books, etc). Include where you may have found any graphics/pictures, too. Each entry should include:

­Name of the resource ­Exact web address (websites) OR copyright information (print materials)

NOTE­ Failure to include a List of Resources when outside resources are utilized will result in dire consequences, including a failing grade on this assignment. FYI: Future assignments on The Bean Trees include: Expository Essay Be prepared to write an essay based on the novel during the first few weeks of school. Test Be prepared for a test over The Bean Trees approximately two weeks after school begins.

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$10.00 Summary Directions: For each chapter, your goal is to spend $10.00 without going over. Each word is worth a dime (.10c). *Remember, you must include ALL of the important information, so choose words wisely! To ensure that you haven’t blown your budget and overspent, count your words. Then, multiply by 10.

Number of words ________ x .10 must be = or < $10.00

To count your words on Microsoft, follow these directions: Highlight the portion of text you want to count by clicking and dragging the mouse over the

area simultaneously. With the section highlighted, click on Tools on your menu bar. Find Word Count and click on it. The second count listed will tell you how many words you used. At the end of each chapter summary, type the word count for that summary.

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Part II­ Grammar Review Assignment and Deadlines: Summer Enrichment Assignment Directions:

1. It is best to access the grammar from the digital version of this packet. Go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQvtoScB65eB9HI8CBNIwuLTHfEwRCRxENBm­eELwL0/edit?usp=sharing and then click on the lesson and exercise links as needed.

2. Please complete the grammar review reading and exercises provided for you, using the online grammar resources, by the summer assignment due date.

3. Each completed grammar exercise must be submitted as an individual document to turnitin.com. After you have completed the exercise, highlight the entire results page, right­click on the page, click copy, and then in a separate document (word, google docs, etc.) click paste. Save the document, and then submit it to turnitin.com. Or use the print option in your browser to save the document as a PDF file and upload the PDF to turnitin.com.

If you have questions, email ronald.pinkerton@guhsdaz.org

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Each week, read and understand information listed as “lessons” and complete online exercises/quizzes and SUBMIT THE RESULTS to turnitin.com for each item listed as “exercises”. Also, complete both written quizzes before the summer assignment due date in order to be eligible to earn full points.

Note: This is a suggested schedule. If you stick close to this you will not be overwhelmed at the end of the summer.

Week One:

Message to Mr. Pinkerton including your full name, and a brief (four to five sentence) description of yourself (activities, clubs, sports etc.). Submit it in a document to turnitin.com.

Adjectives and Adverbs

Difference Between

Lesson: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/536/01/

Common Errors

Lesson: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/536/02/

Nouns Numbers and Lists

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/numbers.htm

Pronouns Pronoun­Antecedent Agreement

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/pronouns.htm

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Exercises: #100 and #103 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Two:

Verbs Subject­Verb Agreement

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/sv_agr.htm

Exercises: #31 and #32 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Active vs. Passive Voice

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/passive.htm

Exercise: #51 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Three:

Prepositions Correct Use

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/prepositions.htm

Exercise: #23 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Parallel Structure Within a Sentence

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/parallelism.htm

Exercises: #118 and #120 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Four:

Clauses in Sentences Types

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/clauses.htm

Exercises: #59 and #63 at http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Sentence Types/Variety How Clauses Build Compound/Complex Sentences

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/sentences.htm

Exercise: #64 at http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Grammar Quiz #1: Write a short paragraph that incorporates a family taking a trip to the zoo. Be creative, but also please use the following CORRECTLY:

Subject­verb agreement throughout Consistent present tense verbs with no passive voice

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One number Three prepositional phrases Many descriptive adjectives Two adverbs Two pronouns One list of items with parallel structure One compound sentence with two joined independent clauses One complex sentence joining a dependent and independent clause One subordinate clause at the beginning or end of a sentence (not the middle) PLUS standard, proper grammar

When you have finished, submit your document to turnitin.com.

Week Five:

Commas Use around Information in Sentences

Lesson: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/05/

Use after Introductions in Sentences

Lesson: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/03/

Exercise: #81 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

General Use

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/commas.htm

Exercise: #83 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Six:

Commas and Semi­Colons With Two Independent Clauses/in Compound Sentences

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/indep_clauses.htm

and http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/

Exercises: #86 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

With Sentence Combining

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/combining_skills.htm

Exercises: #111 and #112 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Seven:

Commas and Semi­Colons Fragments

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Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/fragments.htm

Exercise: #71 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Run­Ons, Comma­Splices, Fused Sentences

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/runons.htm

Exercises: #76 and #68 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Week Eight:

Titles Italics and Underlining

Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/italics.htm

Transitions Lesson: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/transitions.htm

Other Punctuation Correct Use of Semi­Colons, Colons, Parentheses, Dashes, Quotation Marks, and Italics

Lesson: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/566/01/

Exercises: #91, #92, and #93 http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quiz_list.htm

Grammar Quiz #2: Write a short paragraph that incorporates friends celebrating a holiday together. Be creative, but also please use the following CORRECTLY:

Subject­verb agreement throughout Consistent present tense verbs with no passive voice One compound sentence punctuated correctly with commas (no run­ons, comma splices, or

fragments) Two sentences that each use a different type of introduction (with commas) One compound sentence with a semi­colon One sentence with a non­essential element offset by commas One colon One set of quotation marks One italicized or underlined item Two transitions Many descriptive adjectives PLUS standard, proper grammar

When you have finished, submit your document to turnitin.com.

DON’T FORGET to submit all exercises and quizzes to turnit.com. You will be tested over the Summer Grammar Review Assignments shortly after the semester begins.

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Reading Inventory List­ English 1­2H Name ____________________________________ Per. _____ Directions: Create a document similar to this one and complete the following instructions: Please think over and complete the following inventory for the past three years of your reading for school and pleasure. The accelerated English student must enjoy reading, and this inventory should reveal that love. This list will help your instructor to better understand your preparation and hopefully make more informed adjustments about class literature study in the coming year. Save the document and then submit it to turnitin.com. 6th Grade: School __________________________________________ Teacher _____________________ Required Pleasure Title Author Title Author _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________

7th Grade: School __________________________________________ Teacher ______________________ Required Pleasure Title Author Title Author _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________

8th Grade: School __________________________________________ Teacher ______________________ Required Pleasure Title Author Title Author _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________

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Summer Assignment Checklist Check off each portion of the summer assignment as you complete them and submit them to turnitin.com.

Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 7 Summary Chapter 8 Summary Chapter 9 Summary Chapter 10 Summary Chapter 11 Summary Chapter 12 Summary Chapter 13 Summary Chapter 14 Summary Chapter 15 Summary Chapter 16 Summary Chapter 17 Summary All Chapter Summaries compiled into one document and submitted to turnitin.com Character Identification compiled into one document and submitted to turnitin.com Both Poems compiled into one document and submitted to turnitin.com Plot Line document submitted to turnitin.com Personal Response submitted to turnitin.com Message to Mr. Pinkerton submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 100 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 103 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 31 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 32 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 51 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 23 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 118 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 120 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 59 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 63 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 64 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Quiz #1 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 81 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 83 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 86 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 111 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 112 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 71 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 76 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 68 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 91 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 92 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Exercise 93 submitted to turnitin.com Grammar Quiz #2 submitted to turnitin.com Reading Inventory List submitted to turnitin.com

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Turnitin: How Students Create Accounts

Creating a Student Account

1. In your web browser, type www.turnitin.com

2. On the left, click Create Account

3. Scroll down and click on Student

4. Type the Class ID: 9295367 5. Type the password: Pinkerton 6. Type your first name. Capitalize the first letter. 7. Type your last name. Capitalize the first letter. 8. Choose Last name (Space) First Name.

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9. Use your own email address. If you don’t have one, I recommend creating a Google email account email account. This is also how I will contact you this summer if there are any issues with your assignment. 10. Enter your password 11. Enter your password again. 12. Choose a Secret Question you will be likely to remember in case you forget your password. 13. Type the answer to the above Question. 14. Read the User Agreement 15. Click I Agree – Create Profile

You now have a Turnitin account where you will be asked to submit certain assignments. You will not

need to create another account if subsequent teachers require you to submit papers in their class.

You will add additional classes to this account.

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TurnItIn: Student Submitting Papers for Grading

Submitting a paper

1. Go to www.turnitin.com

2. Login with your email and password.

3. on the All Classes tab, you will see the classes you have enrolled yourself in.

4. Click on the blue link to the class you want to submit a paper in.

5. Click submit on the assignment you wish to submit.

6. Type your first name 7. Type your last name 8. Type the name of the paper. These should match the bolded portion of the cheklist on page 11.

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9. Click on Choose from this computer if you are uploading a file from the hard drive of your computer. 10. Click Choose from Google Drive if you are uploading a file stored in your Google Docs account.

CHOOSE FROM COMPUTER 11. Navigate to your paper just as you would if you were opening a document. 12. Double Click on your paper 13. Click Submit

From Google Drive 14. Navigate to the document. 15. Checkmark the document 16. Hit Select 17. Click Submit

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Once you have this page, make sure you hit CONFIRM for the file to be submitted.

Your submission is complete once you see this screen:

To return to the Assignment list, click:

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