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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 decided to read The Count of Monte Cristo for my summer reading because I had read it when I was younger but I wanted to see if “I could able to interpret it differently now that I am a more skilled reader” ( Barros Reading Proposal). The book itself was incredible and I was able to affirm my expectations by being more insightful within the plot. Alexandre Dumas’ novel takes place in Europe, throughout the early 1800’s, where merchant sailor Edmond Dantes seeks revenge, as the Count of Monte Cristo, after his friends collaborate his imprisonment. The character Dumas gives to Edmond Dantes is incredible, and his insightful writing and use of complex ideological themes, make this an outstanding novel. ====

Dumas, Alexandre. //The Count of Monte Cristo//. New York: Modern Library, 2002. Print.
__ Prompt for Paragraph Two - A Discussion of What You Gained by Reading Your Book __ ** click edit and paste your response here **
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Thursday, 8/25 **

__ Prompt for Paragraph Three - What to do With it... __ ** click edit and paste your response here **
 * *Must be posted to the WIKI by midnight on Sunday, 8/28 **

You have not completed this assignment Juan. The score for the paragraph you did do would be a 5, but I can't really give you a grade until you have finished. // An outstanding response to the prompts will include the following: //
 * Scoring: Your three paragraphs will be given one overall grade, and the timeliness of your posts will be reflected in your "timeliness" grade. **
 * A strong topic sentence that clearly establishes the focus on the prompt
 * Evidence that clearly supports the topic sentence
 * 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