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Given the nature of the 2011 summer reading program, you had significant autonomy in selecting the books you would read. While you were responsible for completing a proposal, you were not given other assignments to complete over the summer. As indicated on your proposal form, you are required to write a letter to your 2011-12 Language Arts teacher that demonstrates your thoughtful reading of your book. We have chosen to break this down further into three focused "Power Paragraphs" for two reasons, one, to introduce you to the idea of a power paragraph, and two, to assist you in covering all aspects of the assignment.

__ Prompt for Paragraph One - A Reflection of Your Choice __ Many of my friends recommended the trilogy //The Hunger Games// by Suzanne Collins to me, I decided I would give them a try and read all three for my summer reading. I enjoyed the books because they were full of suspense, action, and many surprises. I was shocked when I when I read that after Katniss had won the hunger games barely one year before that she was going to compete in them again. It was suspenseful reading Katniss and Peeta’s journey and struggles while representing their district and fighting against other kids around their nation of Panem for their lives in the hunger games. I could not take my eyes away from either book; they kept me intrigued and anxious for what was to come next.
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Wednesday, 8/24 **

Collins, Suzanne. //Catching Fire//.New York: Scholastic Press, 2009. Print Collins, Suzanne. //The Hunger Games//.New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. Print

__ Prompt for Paragraph Two - A Discussion of What You Gained by Reading Your Book __ After reading //The Hunger Games//, //Catching Fire//, and //Mocking-Jay// they made me wonder what was to become ofNorth America. The books are in a futureNorth America called Panem which was divided into 13 districts and one capital. The people of the districts are the Capitol’s workers, they create everything and anything the Capitol people need or want. Their pay is very little and most everyone is in need of more food and shelter. “Starvation’s not an uncommon fate in district 12.” (Collins 28). It’s interesting to think if our country’s fate will be similar to the way Panem is or if it will be completely different.
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Thursday, 8/25 **

Collins, Suzanne. //The Hunger Games//.New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. Print

__ Prompt for Paragraph Three - What to do With it... __
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Sunday, 8/28 **

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After //The Hunger Games// was recommended to me by friends and family I thought that it sounded like the books I normally enjoy. I like books that are fantasy but // The Hunger Games // was science fiction, I decided that there really was not too big of a difference between the two genres and gave it a shot. After reading the books I realized how much they reminded me of past books I had read and enjoyed where the main characters go on adventures, like // Percy Jackson and the Olympians //=====

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by Rick Riordan and the //Harry Potter// series by JK Rowling. I believe that //The Hunger Games// series is a good read for all ages and for both boys and girls, if you enjoy science fiction and adventurous books //The Hunger Games// is definitely a book for you.=====


 * Scoring: Your three paragraphs will be given one overall grade, and the timeliness of your posts will be reflected in your "timeliness" grade. **

// An outstanding response to the prompts will include the following: //
 * A strong topic sentence that clearly establishes the focus on the prompt Make sure that you address the prompt in each response (take a look at your third paragraph)
 * Evidence that clearly supports the topic sentence Try to use specific details from the book(s) to support your ideas
 * Correct use of internal citations and a properly formatted MLA citation for your book (put this citation at the end of paragraph one)
 * Strict adherence to the Power Paragraph format
 * Mechanics are clean and do not detract from meaning Take the time to review and edit your work before the final post date