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 * Welcome to the APASummerReading09.wikispaces.com pages!** Hope everyone is having a great summer! A special thanks to the Summer Reading Selection Committee members for all of their hard work--and excellent suggestions!

The purpose of the Summer Reading Program at Arendell Parrott Academy is to foster an appreciation for reading, both inside and outside of school. Students are encouraged to choose titles of books that match their interests and to share these books with their friends and families.
 * Purpose:**

Choose a book from the list on navigation bar (to the left). Read the book. Then, click on link on navigation bar and then click the "Discussion" tab to begin recording your comments. If you are a Wiki member already, then you should not have to rejoin the website. If you need to "Join this Wiki," then simply click on the "Join" link and follow the directions so that you may be "approved." Once you are "approved," you may begin to write your comments.
 * Directions:**


 * Suggestions:**
 * Students should "check out" descriptions of the books from friends, family, Amazon.com (see reviews), at the library, etc.
 * Begin reading the book as soon as possible.
 * Avoid waiting till late July to be "approved." Join the Wiki today!
 * Students may respond to prompts (see below) for ideas about which to write.
 * Students may "reply" to other student/faculty discussions and develop an online "dialogue" about their book.


 * Reminders:**
 * Due date is July 31 at midnight. All entries must be posted by the due date. No exceptions.
 * Students must include their full name (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and the title/author of their book on any postings.
 * Students are required to write a total of 350 words. One entry is required, though more be written.
 * Students unable to access the wikispace website may send a hard copy of their comments to the following address:

Arendell Parrott Academy c/o Summer Reading Committee PO Box 1297 Kinston, NC 28504


 * Prompts:**
 * 1) What prior knowledge you have regarding the book? Are you familiar with the author? His/her other books? What issues does this author raise? In what genre (Sci-Fi, nonfiction, fiction, etc.) is this book written?
 * 2) After reading the first part of the book, what are your initial reactions? What has the reading experience been like thus far? What has surprised you at this point in the book?
 * 3) Make a prediction about the end of the book. What characters are most likely to be involved with the climax of the story. Explain your reasons about your predictions.
 * 4) After reading, write about your favorite parts of the book. What did you like about the book? Be specific. What characters are most memorable? Explain.
 * 5) Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not.
 * 6) Discuss the writer's style and the language he/she uses. Cite examples where the writer uses strong prose.
 * 7) What character can you most "relate" to? Do you exhibit any of the same traits of a particular character? Explain.

Any questions or problems? Email slogan@parrottacademy.org