MARCH 2008 Independent Reading Assignment

For this assignment, please write a brief summary and review (4 paragraphs max: 3 for the summary and 1 for your review) of the book that you read independently during the month of March (This MUST be the same book that you listed under the March Independent Reading post). Be sure to include the title of the book and author's name, as well as information regarding the setting, characters, and plot. If your book had a surprising ending, please DO NOT give it away. Your review section should include an explanation of why you liked or disliked the book and what type of reader you would recommend the book to (ex: middle school girls who play soccer, teens who enjoy rock music, etc...). Although you are submitting this assignment online, please remember that correct grammar and sentence structure will be considered in your grade.

MARCH 2008 Independent Reading Books

Your March Independent reading book must come from Mr. Gallo's classroom library. Once you have chosen a book, please post the title and author here. ALL STUDENTS MUST POST THEIR BOOK TITLE AND AUTHOR BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28!

A Raisin in the Sun - Review Assignment

Search the internet for reviews of A Raisin in the Sun (The 2008 version that we viewed in class, starring Sean Combs - aka "Diddy" and Phylicia Rashad). Post a comment under this post describing the review. Where did you find it? Who was it written by? What was their opinion of the film? Of the acting? Of the message? After considering these factors, write your own review of the film. Do you agree with the review that you read?

You will likely see comparisons made between the 2008 film and the 1961 original (starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee). Based on what you read, and the clips from the 1961 film that we viewed in class (see below for a reminder), which version do you feel is more impactful and why?

impactful (adj): having a great impact or effect

In addition to your review, feel free to comment on other student responses and observations. All reviews must be posted BEFORE Friday, 3/7.