Honors English II Summer Reading Assignment Assignment: -Read the novel ​
Tuesdays with Morrie ​
by Mitch Albom -Write a five-paragraph expository essay on the following prompt: ​
Explain how Mitch changed as a result of his interactions with Morrie. Requirements and Essay Map: Format: -Typed, plain font (Calibri, Times New Roman, Arial), 11-12 pt font, double-spaced -MLA formatted heading, title, and page numbers (see below) -Descriptive title, centered, proper capitalization, not bolded/underlined/larger Introduction (paragraph 1) -Open your essay with a universal idea or hook, then tie to the book -Include the title of the novel (italicized), the author, and the genre -Include a very brief summary of the book’s plot -End your introduction with a thesis statement with blueprint Body (paragraphs 2, 3, 4) -Start each paragraph with a transition -Your topic sentence should clearly state a way in which Mitch changed -Each paragraph should use at least TWO pieces of directly quoted textual support from the book -Note: a quote from the book does not need to be dialogue -Use quotation marks around the words from the book. Make sure to copy the line(s) EXACTLY as they are written. -Before using a line from the book, set it up by explaining the context of that line. In other words, tell what was going on in the story when the line occurred and who said it, if necessary. -Directly after each quote, include a parenthetical citation: the author’s last name and page number. ex. (Albom 33). -Fully explain what each piece of text means and how it supports your topic sentence. -Restate/reword your topic sentence to close the body paragraph. Conclusion (paragraph 5) -Begin with a transition -Restate your thesis and your main ideas -End by recalling or commenting on the universal idea from the introduction DUE DATE: ​
A printed copy of your essay will be due at the beginning of class on your first day of school. This will be a significant portion of your first quarter grade. Take this opportunity to do your best analytical writing and make a good first impression. IMPORTANT: ​
This assignment is to be completed entirely on your own without the use of partners, study guides, or the internet. The use of any outside source will be considered plagiarism and will result in a zero. Also, during the first week of school, you will be asked to submit your essay electronically. So, please make sure that you keep a copy of your paper saved to your computer, flash drive, or Google account. If you have any questions, concerns about your assignment, please feel free to contact Ms. Daulton at karli.daulton@lynchclay.k12.oh.us​
. MLA formatting: ​
Below is an example of how to set up your paper. It is not a suggested template, but a requirement. *For this assignment only, page numbers can be left out if you don’t know how to insert them. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Smith 1 Sally Smith Ms. Daulton Honors English II 22 May 2015 Life Lessons Have you ever had someone in your life you admire and to whom you could tell anything? It could be a parent or a teacher or just a family member. Any person who teaches you life lessons and tries to help you in anyway possible would be an example. In Mitch Albom’s novel ​
Tuesdays with Morrie​
, Morrie serves as a role model and teacher for Mitch. Mitch, who was once a student of Morrie’s and hasn’t been in touch since, goes to visit Morrie while he is on his death bed with ALS. through these interactions with Morrie, Mitch learns to be more affectionate, the importance of family, and to open up to people. First of all, Mitch becomes more affectionate through his interactions with Morrie. Towards the beginning of the book, Mitch doesn’t show emotions often and doesn’t express ...