Book Review

All of you chose a book to read this summer in addition to The Gatekeepers. Write a two paragraph review of your choice book. Your review should include:

- Start by listing the title, author, and the number of pages (ex. Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat, 211 pgs.)

- Then give us a brief summary of the book. (We haven't read it. Tell us what it's about!)

- In your summary, include two quotes that you think encapsulate the book. (Explain the context, what the quotes mean, and why they are significant or representative of the book. Basically, tell us why you chose them.)

- Then give us your critique of the book. (Your critique should include both positives and negatives. What did you like about it? What didn't you like about it? What type of person would be interested in reading this book?)

The Gatekeepers Post 3

This is your third and final post for The Gatekeepers. Remember that your response should be two full paragraphs and should include and explain two quotes that support your answer. Remember to cite you quote with a page number.

Topic 3: The last quarter of the book is about how students respond to their college decision letters and how they choose the right college for them. What stands out to you from this section? Did you learn anything new or begin to think about something in a new way? How should you respond to a rejection letter or to being waitlisted? How do you choose which college is right for you?

Post your response in the comment box below.

The Gatekeepers Post 2

This is the second of three required posts for The Gatekeepers. Respond to the topic below using two full paragraphs and two quotes from the book to support your thoughts. Remember to fully explain each quote and to cite it with the page number.

Topic 2: One of our goals in reading this book is to learn about the college process before you submit your applications this fall. This book gives you the inside scoop on college admissions from the do's and don'ts of essay writing to which grades and scores matter most. What did you learn that surprised you about the admissions process? What did you learn that you know will help you this fall as you complete your applications? Did you learn anything that you wish you'd known 2 or 3 years ago? Why?

Type your response in the comment box below.

The Gatekeepers Post 1

This is your first of 3 required posts for The Gatekeepers. Respond to the topic below in a 2 paragraph response (that's a total of 10-14 sentences at least). You must use and analyze 2 specific quotes from the book to support your answer (cited with the page number).

Topic 1: In this book we follow several students on their journeys to college - Becca, Mig, Julianna, Jordan, Aggie, and Tiffany. Choose one student whose story you found the most interesting, relatable, or compelling. Explain why you were interested in or felt a connection with this student. How did his or her struggles help you learn something about your own college process?

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Welcome to English 12!

Welcome to English 12!!! I'm so excited that we're going to spend the next year reading and writing and thinking together.

Over the summer, you will read The Gatekeepers, by Jacques Steinberg, and one book of your choice from the list I gave you.

There will be 3 questions for you to answer about The Gatekeepers. Each of your answers must be at least 2 paragraphs and include multiple pieces of evidence from the book.

For the book you chose, you will post a book review that is at least 2 paragraphs long.

These posts are 10% of your quarter 1 grade.

All 4 posts must be complete by 8am on Monday, August 15. If you do not complete your posts on time, you will be required to make up the assignment during the week of Aug 22-26 for partial credit.