When you watch a thought-provoking movie, binge a compelling series, or read an interesting book, you might pause for a minute to consider what’s going on here? I’m asking all of my incoming students to find books of their choice to read over the summer. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some fiction recommendations from this year’s Florida Teens Read list. I ask that you come back from summer with an analytical thesis statement hammered out based on whatever text you choose.
To get a head-start on some writing mechanics, please complete this writing diagnostic and, if you’d like, some subsequent skill practice over the summer: just join up with our class on Quill.org with the class code hops-flag. (Once you complete the diagnostic, Mr. Benton will open up some activities to help you brush on your conventions.)
Oh, and here’s the syllabus for curious minds. Should you need any help at any point, or if you have any questions about the year ahead with Pre-IB English 2, feel free to email Mr. Benton anytime at bentonro@pcsb.org. Or join the summer Remind group on the Remind app with the code @bentonds.
Here’s the Padlet used at Success Camp for some theme claim attempts.
