Summer Reading Log 2008

Edward R. Murrow High School Anthony Lodico, Principal

Communication Arts Department Mauro Bressi, Assistant Principal

Summer Reading Assignment Log Name:

Band

Title: ______________________________

Biographical Information about the author:

Author:

____________________________ Date of Publication: Genre:

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Historical Information about the period of publication:

Characteristics of the genre:

Plot summary:

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST PAGE OF THE READING LOG. YOU MUST OBTAIN AND PRINT THE OTHER 3 PAGES BY VISITING MURROW’S WEBSITE, http://www.murrowhs.org. CLICK ON COMMNICATION ARTS DEPARTMENT, THEN SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT.

Describe the author's style:

Quotation

An example that demonstrates this style:

Memorable Quotes Significance

Characters

Name

Role in story Significance

Adjectives

Setting

Significance of opening scene

Significance of the ending/closing scene

Symbols

Possible Themes -- Topics of Discussion