Summer+Reading+List---Memoir

A memoir relates a story of one part of a person’s life, told from his own perspective, unlike a traditional autobiography which usually gives the entire life story of the writer. Because of their historical, philosophical, and rhetorical impact, excerpts from memoirs have been used on the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exam which you will take in May. Read at least one of these poignant autobiographical works of nonfiction this summer. As you read, **__keep a Reader Response Journal.*__** // I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings // Maya Angelou // This Boy’s Life // Tobias Wolff // All Over But the Shoutin’ // Rick Bragg // The Glass Castle // Jeanette Walls // The Woman Warrior // Maxine Hong Kingston // Tuesdays with Morrie // Mitch Album This assignment will count as a major grades in AP Language and Composition. Be prepared to **turn in your Reader Response Journal on the first day of class.** You will also write in reference to this book in class during the first two weeks of school. Your journal will be a needed tool to use. 
 * Part OneChoose __ONE__ memoir to read from this list: **
 * *The Reader Response Journal* **
 * As you read the memoir of your choice from the list above, compile a __Reader Response Journal*__ by following the guidelines below: **
 * For your book, __complete 5 journal entries__ as you read. Journal entries should be formatted as shown and include your response to each item listed in the box below. You may type or write in blue or black ink. You will have __5 entries for the book__; __each entry must contain the information shown in the box below.__ The first entry must refer to the beginning of the book; entries 2-4 should refer to the middle of the book; the fifth entry should refer to the end of the book. **
 * //(Put this information at the top of each entry.) //****Your Name: _ **
 * Book Title:_ Author: **
 * Date: __Page Numbers Read:__ _ **
 * //Based on these pages, respond to each item below. Label each item clearly in your journal entry for these pages. You must respond to each item in each entry. //**
 * Summarize: ** What does this part of the book seem to be about?
 * Clarify: ** What words do you not know? Look up their definitions and record them in your journal. (At least one word required.)
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Question: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> What confuses you or causes you to wonder at this point? Write down any questions you have and try to answer them. (At least one question required.)
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Quote: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Write down an important quote from this section of the book. Record the page number on which it appears. Why is it important?
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Comment: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> Make observations about what you have read. React personally. Be opinionated; be argumentative; be honest. How does this part make you think or feel? Does it remind you of anything personally?
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Predict: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> What do you predict might happen next based on the author’s style, tone, and plot thus far <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Book Antiqua','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">? (If responding to the end of the book, make your prediction for a sequel.)