11th Grade Honors Summer Reading Assignment
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Choice Selections from the Teen Reads List
Incoming Eleventh Grade Honors Students will be required to read Catch-22 as well as two other novels of
their choice from the Florida Teens Read list.
For Catch-22:
 During Reading:
 Annotate! Keep track of important quotes as you are reading. I suggest using sticky notes, or writing
down page numbers as you come across them. You may also want to jot down a quick note about
what the quote is referring to or discussing, so that when you sit down to complete the assignment
you will know where to look for support. You will need to cite evidence from the text to support
your analysis of the characters, and it will be a much less daunting task if you keep track as you go.
 Post-Reading: Create a My Face Page (Similar to a Facebook profile page) & Analysis:
 My Face Page: Create four profile pages for four characters in the novel. The profile must include
the following:
o About Me (with picture) – must show insight about the characters for full credit.
o Favorites: Quote, Movie, Song, Book, TV Show, Activities, & Interests
o Friends: A minimum of three friends with pictures.
 Analysis: Explain the reasoning behind each of the favorites as well as the friends chosen for each
character. Reasoning should show insight into each character. Cite page numbers for your evidence!
Please see the attached sample.
 You must attach the rubric to your project!
 NOTE: Please see examples that are uploaded as separate attachments!
 Upon Returning to School
 Show your annotated book & turn in assignment: 1st day back
 Essay: You may use your annotated book for the essay.
 Discussion
 Test on book
For Teen Reads Books:
Please select two books from the Teen Reads List. You must have these books read by the first day of class.
Expect an in class writing assignment regarding these texts the first day.
The list can be found on the school website.
11th Grade Honors Summer Reading Assignment
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Name:______________________________________ Period:____________
Date:__________________________________
(Affix this cover sheet to your project)
Your score= __________ A = 18 to 20 B= 16-17 C = 14-15 D= 12-13 F = Below 13 or did not submit
Criteria
Profile Pages
Required
Elements
(see directions
for required
elements)
Profile Pages
About Me
Sections
Analysis
Reasoning
Analysis
Citations
Analysis
Evidence
4
Excellent
No required elements
are missing.
3
Proficient
One or two required elements
are missing.
2
Skilled
Three required elements are
missing.
4 profile pages were
submitted.
4 profile pages were
submitted.
Only 3 profile pages were
submitted.
The About Me sections
show a thorough
understanding of the
characters as well as
additional insight
about the characters.
Shows insight that
connects the favorites
and friends chosen to
the characters in an
original way.
Page numbers are cited
in MLA format for
each piece of evidence
given.
The About Me sections show a
thorough understanding of the
characters.
The About Me sections
show some understanding
of the characters.
The About Me sections
show minimal
understanding of the
characters.
Shows insight that connects
the favorites and friends
chosen to the characters.
Shows some insight that
connects the favorites and
friends chosen to the
characters.
Shows little to no
insight that connects the
favorites and friends
chosen to the characters.
Page numbers are cited for
each piece of evidence given.
MLA format may be lacking.
Page numbers are cited for
most of the evidence given.
Page numbers are not
cited for each piece of
evidence given.
Evidence is paraphrased
and/or directly quoted from
the book. An explanation of
the quote is given when direct
quotations are used.
Evidence is paraphrased
and/or directly quoted from
the book. Explanations of
direct quotes may be
missing.
Evidence is not properly
paraphrased and/or
directly quoted from the
book.
Evidence may be missing
from one or two favorites or
friends.
Evidence may be missing
from three favorites or
friends.
Evidence is
paraphrased and/or
directly quoted from
the book. An
explanation of the
quote is given when
direct quotations are
used.
1
Less than skilled
More than three
required elements are
missing.
Less than 3 profile
pages were submitted.
Evidence is missing
from more than three
favorites or friends.
Evidence is given for
every favorite and
friend.
Additional Instructor
Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________
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11th grade English III IB and AP Literature Summer Reading
The Scarlet Letter AND “Young Goodman Brown”
Summer Email: carrollb@stlucie.k12.fl.us
If you email me, then write “Scarlet Letter Reading” as your subject.
Please prepare a typed response to the following prompts. Adhere to MLA format. Online references to MLA
format can be found on the following webpage: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Papers that do not adhere to MLA format will not be graded and given no credit for completion.
In The Scarlet Letter Nature is frequently presented as a character. Cite four passages in which Nature possesses
qualities typically associated with people. Write 500 words in which you analyze Hawthorne’s use of language
to depict Nature exhibiting human qualities. Consider rhetorical techniques such as: diction, irony, hyperbole,
imagery, metaphor, paradox, etc.
500 words
A number of themes treated in The Scarlet Letter are found in earlier expressions of Hawthorne’s short story
“Young Goodman Brown”. Read the short story and write an essay comparing or contrasting it with The Scarlet
Letter in terms of themes, characterization, style, symbol, and other elements.
400 words
See Grading Scale for more information. Attach each Grading Scale to the back of the corresponding
assignment.
Expect a quotes quiz on both stories the first day of school.
11th grade English III IB and AP Literature Summer Reading
The Scarlet Letter Summer Reading Assignment Grading Scale
Student Name: __________________________
Student Check List: Yes Test: You must receive all “yeses” for your paper to be scored. Any “no” will stop the process.
Yes
No
Basic Requirement
1. Paper typed
2. Thesis clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion
3. Correct documentation style used in text
4. Citing evident
5. Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurate and correctly formatted
6. Paper written in 3rd person; content not personal essay but non-biased research
7. Paper meets minimum length standard. 500 words.
8. Evidence of consistent and conscientious editing
4—Clearly a knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern
3—Evidence of a developing pattern
2—Superficial, random, limited consistencies
1—Unacceptable skill application
Use of Sources
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Researched information appropriately documented
Demonstrates use of paraphrasing, direct, and indirect quotations
Information connects to the thesis
Sources on Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurately match sources cited
within the text
4
3
2
1
_______/16
Content/Organization
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Content connecting to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing
Text organization flows sensibly and smoothly
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (commentary)
Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, and clear
4
3
2
1
_______/24
Mechanics/Usage/Spelling/Format
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Pagination (top right following last name)
12 point Times New Roman font and appropriate margins
Usage/Grammar
Correct paragraphing
Written in formal style
4
3
2
1
_______/20
Information Literacy
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Consistent Format (MLA)
Evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types)
Documentation demonstrates conscientious application of citing ethics
Evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material
Evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity
Research offers non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn
Research information goes beyond surface information
4
3
2
1
________/28
Comments on back.
Total Score: ________/88 Total Percentage: _________%
11th grade English III IB and AP Literature Summer Reading
Short Story: “Young Goodman Brown” Summer Reading Assignment Grading Scale
Student Name: __________________________
Student Check List: Yes Test: You must receive all “yeses” for your paper to be scored. Any “no” will stop the process.
Yes
No
Basic Requirement
1. Paper typed
2. Thesis clearly stated in intro and referenced in the conclusion
3. Correct documentation style used in text
4. Citing evident
5. Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurate and correctly formatted
6. Paper written in 3rd person; content not personal essay but non-biased research
7. Paper meets minimum length standard. 400 words.
8. Evidence of consistent and conscientious editing
4—Clearly a knowledgeable, practiced, skilled pattern
3—Evidence of a developing pattern
2—Superficial, random, limited consistencies
1—Unacceptable skill application
Use of Sources
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Researched information appropriately documented
Demonstrates use of paraphrasing, direct, and indirect quotations
Information connects to the thesis
Sources on Works Cited/Bibliography or References accurately match sources cited
within the text
4
3
2
1
_______/16
Content/Organization
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Introduction engaging and clearly defines thesis
Thesis is challenging and focused
Content connecting to thesis is clarifying, exploring, explaining, developing
Text organization flows sensibly and smoothly
Mixture of personal voice interwoven with research (commentary)
Conclusion thoughtful, engaging, and clear
4
3
2
1
_______/24
Mechanics/Usage/Spelling/Format
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Pagination (top right following last name)
12 point Times New Roman font and appropriate margins
Usage/Grammar
Correct paragraphing
Written in formal style
4
3
2
1
_______/20
Information Literacy
Skill application demonstrates use which represents 
Consistent Format (MLA)
Evidence of thorough research (sources represent variety and types)
Documentation demonstrates conscientious application of citing ethics
Evidence of sorting and selecting appropriate material
Evidence of importance of author’s credibility and validity
Research offers non-biased, fair research perspective from which a conclusion is drawn
Research information goes beyond surface information
4
3
2
1
________/28
Comments on back.
Total Score: ________/88 Total Percentage: _________%