The purpose of summer reading is to keep students’ minds working over the summer as they further develop the literary skills studied over the previous years. Summer reading papers and projects provide the teacher with samples of students’ writing and provide a basis regarding what specific areas to address during the next school year.
This year students are required to read two (2) books during the summer. One of these books will be assessed through a project, and the other will be assessed through a 1-2 page paper.
Book 1: Student Choice
Students will read a book of their choice, and then write a minimum 1-page book report, typed and double-spaced, about the novel. Please type all book reports in 12-pt. Times New Roman font! The book report should contain a summary of the story, description of important characters and events, and a connection that the student can make after reading this book. Connections can be made to the student’s life, to another book, or to the outside world.
This book report is due on the first day of school.
Here are some rules to keep in mind about the book report:
Students should not use personal pronouns (I, My, You, We, or Us) in this report.
Students should use an effective opening sentence that engages the reader in what they have to say.
There is no limit to paragraphs, but students must fulfill the page requirement.
A paragraph has at least five sentences.
Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are always important.
Book 2: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
ISBN-13: 978-0439444439
Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’ s heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love.
Students will take a test on the story within the first week of school. A project will also be assigned at that time for additional analysis.
| Qty. |
Item |
Teacher/Subject |
| 2 |
red folder |
Mr. Olson/History & Geo |
| 1 |
yellow folder |
Miss Myers/Literature |
| 1 |
green folder |
Mrs. Seal/Science (all levels) |
| 1 |
green 3-ring binder, 1” |
|
| 1 |
set of 5 dividers |
|
| 1 |
pkg. looseleaf |
|
| 1 |
set of index cards |
|
| 1 |
White 3-ring binder (Grade 8 only) |
Science Fair |
| 1 |
set of 8 dividers (Grade 8 only) |
Science Fair |
| 1 |
blue folder |
Myers & Seal/Math |
| 1 |
blue 3-ring binder, 1” |
|
| 1 |
set of 5 dividers |
|
| 1 |
pkg. looseleaf |
|
| 1 |
Scientific calculator |
|
| 2 |
purple folder |
Mrs. Chiero |
| 1 |
purple notebook (3 subject) |
Mrs. Chiero/English |
| 1 |
purple notebook (1 subject) |
Mrs. Chiero/Religion |
| 1 |
pocket thesaurus |
Mrs. Chiero |
| 2 |
pkg. looseleaf paper |
Chiero, Olson |
| 1 |
Pkg. colored pencils |
Science, Religion |
| 1 |
Pkg. markers |
Religion |
| pkg. |
Black or Blue pens |
All classes |
| pkg. |
Red pens |
All classes |
| 1 |
plastic pocket folder, labeled with “Spanish” and name |
Spanish |
| 1 |
3-subject notebook, labeled with “Spanish” and name |
Spanish |
| 4 |
#2 pencils |
Spanish |
| 1 |
pink eraser |
Spanish |
| 1 |
University of Chicago Spanish/English Dictionary (ISBN: 978-0743470131) |
Spanish |
Homeroom Supply List2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 |
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GRADE 6 |
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| 3 |
Boxes Kleenex |
HR (2), Religion (1) |
| 2 |
Packages Clorox Wipes |
Homeroom |
| 1 |
Package Face/Hand Wipes |
Homeroom |
GRADE 7 |
||
| 2 |
Boxes Kleenex |
Homeroom |
| 3 |
Packages Clorox Wipes |
HR (1), Spanish (1), Religion (1) |
GRADE 8 |
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| 2 |
Box Kleenex |
HR (1), Spanish (1) |
| 2 |
Packages Clorox Wipes |
Homeroom |
| 1 |
Package Hand Sanitizer |
Homeroom |