Homework: January 27

Honors English 11 (A and D)

• Write a reflection on independent reading:
• LIST all of the books you’ve read for independent reading, in order from easiest to hardest. (You may also include our course books The Fault in Our Stars, Room and "The Body.") Then, reflect on the order you’ve chosen. (You don’t need to talk about each individual book, but be specific.
• Next, reflect on the experience of independent reading. What have you gained from the experience? Make some connections between/among the texts you’ve read.
• Set goals for yourself for this upcoming semester. What books would you like to read next?
• Read your independent book!

English 12 (B)

Finish up your independent reading reflection if you didn't do so in class today:

• Write a reflection on independent reading:
• LIST all of the books you’ve read for independent reading, in order from easiest to hardest. (You may also include our course books The Fault in Our Stars, Room and "The Body.") Then, reflect on the order you’ve chosen. (You don’t need to talk about each individual book, but be specific.
• Next, reflect on the experience of independent reading. What have you gained from the experience? Make some connections between/among the texts you’ve read.
• Set goals for yourself for this upcoming semester. What books would you like to read next?
• Read your independent book!

English 11 (F)

• Read your independent reading book.

Honors English 12 (G)

• Perform your close reading--choose a section of your independent reading book.
• Identify some significant words and phrases--write them down.
• Look for patterns.
• Write a paragraph in which you discuss the significance of the passage within the text.