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Reading Guide Format

For each additional summer reading assignment, students will compose a reading guide. Each report should be typed, double-spaced and formatted according to MLA. Please use 1" margins and 12-point Times New Roman. The entire report should be no longer than two typed pages.

Include the following:
  • An introductory paragraph of no more than 100 words summarizing the book, including a statement concerning the central theme or idea.
  • A body paragraph that introduces and explains a significant quote from the book; the quote should be no longer than three lines and should be in quotation marks; please cite the page number at the end of the quote -- i.e. (#).
  • Finally, a one-paragraph conclusion that reviews the book, again about 100 words; please include WHY you did or did not like the book; feel free to compare it to other books (or films).


This assignment requires no research or additional sources, so avoid looking up information about the book(s) online. Using ONLY your reading of the book as the basis for your report is the best way to avoid plagiarism -- defined as using someone else's work as your own.

Note: The penalty for plagiarism is a grade of ZERO and disciplinary action.

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