Memo
To:
Ninth Graders
From: Miss Carlino
Date: February 9, 2016
Re:
2nd Marking Period Outside Reading Book
Cultural Capital
For this second marking period, we will conduct outside reading a little differently than we did during the first
marking period.
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Following your reading of the multi-cultural novel you chose, you will complete the written part of the
assignment outside of class.
The completed assignment will be due no later than at the start of class on Friday, December 11 th. If you
finish the assignment before this date, please feel free to turn it in sooner!
Please complete the slip below and return to me with your parent/guardian’s signature by Friday, November, 13th.
Thanks!
As always, please see me if you have questions or require additional assistance.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Name:___________________________________________________________________
I have selected the following book to read as my 2nd Marking Period Outside Reading book.
I have never read this book before.
Title*: __________________________________ Author: ____________________________________
Number of Pages: ______
I will have my writing completed and in class by ______________________.
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Your Signature
Your Parent/Guardian’s signature
Date
*Please note that I have not and cannot preview every possible book option nor can I predict the
appropriateness of every selection for your son/daughter. In signing this, you acknowledge you have
previewed and approved your child’s choice based on his/her developmental readiness.
Cultural Capital
Why it matters to you? We’ll discuss the dual nature of cultural capital and the view of it in various
realms of society today.
Assignment stats:
 Can be fiction or non-fiction.
 150+ pages
 Due ______________.
o Should be submitted to turnitin.com by midnight that night,
 Worth 100 points.
 Grammar FCA will be determined as a class.
Questions:
1. Examine one aspect of the society and compare/contrast it to a parallel American cultural aspect. Be
careful not to choose a topic that is too broad (i.e. technology), instead looking at a specific aspect of
that topic, like computer use. This may be something that stood out to you while reading,
something you find interesting about American culture, or just something you learned in general.
2. Consider the main character. Would you be friends with him or her? Would your friendship be
contingent upon any factors? Using details from their experiences and your own, explain how/if
your relationship would work.
3. How has this text, if at all, contributed to your personal enlightenment? Do you feel you have gained
cultural capital in your reading?
Should be:
- Typed and formatted correctly
- Proofread for Unforgivables
- Total, 2-3 pages in length.
Happy Reading and Writing!
FCAs
1. Thoughtfully considers a cultural aspect in comparison to an American cultural aspect, using specific
details for both. (30 pts)
2. At least 3 embedded quotations (one for each question), using smooth lead ins and placement. (18
pts)
3. Grammar FCA: (12 pts)
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Style: 10 points