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    AICE English General Paper 1 (FRESHMEN) Summer Reading Projects

    Students will complete TWO projects- They will 1984 by George Orwell and complete a worksheet OR project on literary devices. Then students will create a presentation on an important issue/problem that is happening in the world, while giving possible solutions. Students will also need to learn the list of vocabulary words provided.  BOTH of these projects will be turned into your AICE English General Paper teacher. Students will have sporadic vocabulary tests throughout the year.

    Due: August 25th, 2023- Hard copies will be turned in to your teacher, digital work will be turned in through Canvas. DO NOT email work to teachers. NO PENALTY FOR TURNING WORK IN EARLY. No late work accepted.

    Project #1

    Part 1:

    Read 1984 by George Orwell

    Part 2: Type a ONE PAGE summary (MLA format) of the book and complete ONE of the activities below (complete either activity a OR activity b).

    a. Complete the Literary Devices worksheet (attached here)

    -OR-

    b. Create an art project (video, collage, poem, picture, etc.) that showcase what you’ve learned from the book. You MUST incorporate the theme/s, symbols, characters, conflict/s, climax (turning point of the book), setting, and foreshadowing/flashbacks. Please provide a ½ page written explanation as to how all elements were incorporated and why you chose to depict them in the way in which you did.

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    Project #2

    Issues/Problems Around the World

    Please choose an issue that the world is currently facing (if you cannot come up with an issue, there is a list provided that you can choose from, but it is not required to do a listed issue). Create a presentation using either PowerPoint, Prezi, a poster board, etc., that incorporates the following listed below:

    · What the issue is (name of the issue/problem, defining/explaining what the issue/problem is)

    · When and how it started

    · Who the issue is affecting and how it’s affecting those involved

    · Why it is an issue/problem and what is happening because of it

    · 2-3 possible solutions explained (what is a potential solution- how would the solution work, what would it take in order to make it work, why is it a good option?)

    Please do not forget to include a work cited page.

    Current issues: -Human Rights and Access to Justice

    -Marine Conservation -Global Public Health -Wildlife Conservation

    -Climate Crisis and Clean Energy - Social Economic Development

    - Food Security -Gender Equality -Water Scarcity -Mental Health –Overpopulation

    If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ashton.Sieczko@marion.k12.fl.us

    MLA format - header should be placed in top left corner of your paper (example below) - the whole paper should be double-spaced using Times New Roman Size 12 font 

    Name

    Date

    EGP (English General Paper)

    Teacher’s name

    Summer Reading Literary Devices Worksheet

    Part 1:

    Characterization- choose ONE character from the book and complete the characterization exercises below. Your answers MUST be in complete sentences, while using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

    Character’s physical description: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Characters style of speaking (you may use quotes that show “who they are” as well): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What other’s think of the character/the effect the character has on others: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    The character’s thoughts: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    The character’s actions: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                 

    Part 2:

    Please write in complete sentences, using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    List the theme/s of the book and provide an example/explanation for at least one of the themes: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What is the Point of View (POV)? How do you know? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What is/are the conflict/s? (Man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. machine, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What is the setting of the story? Give a brief description. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What are some symbols throughout the story? What are they symbols for? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Were there any flashbacks or was there foreshadowing? What were they? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________