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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 __
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Wednesday, 8/24 **


 * I read the book the //Lone Survivor// because it was recommended to me by a friend. I enjoyed this book even though it was nonfiction, because it was inspiring. For example Marcus wanted to be a Navy SEAL when he was only twelve years old and trained with a former Green Beret named Billy Shelton. "He was one of the toughest men I ever met (Luttrell 55). Marcus LuttrelI went on to tell the story on how he survived in Afghanistan even though his former friends and Navy SEALS had been killed. I thought the //Lone Survivor// was an inspiring and interesting book even though it was a true story. **


 * Luttrell, Marcus. //Lone Survivor//. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2007. Print.**

__ Prompt for Paragraph Two - A Discussion of What You Gained by Reading Your Book __
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Thursday, 8/25 **


 * I gained a lot more respect and appreciation towards the U.S military and Navy SEALs after reading the //Lone Survivor.// I've always known that people join the military because they love our country and fight to protect it but after reading about the training that Marcus did and what he had to do to survive, I truly understand the sacrifice they make for us and the love they have for the United States. I learned how hard it is to become a U.S Navy SEAL, it's the toughest branch of the military to get into and they're the strongest fighting force in the world. Nobody can do what a Navy SEAL can do, their trainings are long and intense and so after reading the //Lone Survivor,// I have much more respect towards the military. **

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


 * I would recommend the //Lone Survivor// to anyone who likes to read. I usually can't stand non fiction books, I get bored and stop reading them but when I read the //Lone Survivor// I couldn't put the book down. It was intense, intriguing and suspenseful and I always wanted to know what would happen next. I normally don't find books about the military an interesting topic at all but this particular book was personal, written by a Navy SEALs past experience and it would inspire anyone who took the time to read it. Marcus Luttrell talked about his home and military life so it was easier to connect with him as a person and a great military leader. I never thought I would enjoy the book the //Lone Survivor// but it ended up being a great story and it gave me more respect towards the military and the people who join it. **


 * 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 Be sure that each paragraph is unique with a clear response to the prompt
 * Evidence that clearly supports the topic sentence Can you use more specific examples in your second and third paragraphs? I like your use of personal connections to the reading.
 * 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 When you review your paragraphs, try to cut sentences that do not add to your ideas in a meaningful way
 * Mechanics are clean and do not detract from meaning