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.

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