10TH GRADE SUMMER READING ESSAY
TASK:
To write a four-paragraph essay (intro, body
paragraph one, body paragraph two, conclusion) that
analyzes Kite Runner by comparing or contrasting
two scenes or character.
PREPARATION:
Consider two scenes or characters you can compare,
and think about what theme that comparison will help
you to show.
Read the passages carefully. Note use of literary
devices (images, symbols, diction, foreshadowing,
metaphor, personification, etc.)
Make an outline of your main ideas, quotes you will
use, and order of paragraphs.
ASSESSMENT:
You will write the essay in class on Wednesday. In
the essay, make sure you:
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Draw a comparison between two passages
Note a literary device in each passage
Use the comparison to analyze the novel
Underline the title
Mention the author in the first paragraph
Use a variety of sentences
Use strong words
YOU WILL RECEIVE A CLASSWORK/QUIZ GRADE FOR
COMPLETING THE ESSAY. I’LL READ THE ESSAY AND CHECK
OFF WHICH OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA YOU INCLUDE IN THE
ESSAY.