Summer Reading Assignments for Rising 7th Graders
Deerfield Beach Middle School
Middle Years International Baccalaureate Program
In addition to the two books you must read from the Sunshine State Reading list, you will need to pace yourself accordingly in order to read the novel listed below, record all reading in the reading log, and complete the chart. You will take an Accelerated Reading Test for each of the three novels when school resumes.
The Giver Lois Lowry
1. You will need one 70 - 100 page spiral notebook or Composition book (Marble or Mead) to use as your Reading Log. This notebook will be used during the summer and throughout the 7th grade school year.
o Leave the first page blank
o All entries MUST be in Blue or Black ink.
o Record several entries on a page and write on the back of a page.
o Starting on the second page, format the reading log in the following manner:
Title _______________________________ Date ______________
Author ________________________________ Pg’s Read _____________
Reaction and Summary (3 sentences)
As you read be mindful of descriptive language, character traits, similarities to your life experiences, and anticipation of future events. Include these in the summary/reaction. (See rubric for grading) You may record other novel reading you do this summer in the reading log.
2. Create one chart on 8 ½ X 11” paper which includes all three novels and the following information:
Title:
Author:
Characters: (the main 2-3)
Setting: (Time and Place)
Conflict: (the struggle or problem)
Resolution: (how the conflict was resolved)
Theme: (the message about life or human nature)
DO NOT USE THE INTERNET FOR THIS WORK!
Assignments are due Friday August 28 and will be recorded as part of
your First Quarter Grade.
If you have questions email Ms. Betts at djrianna.betts@browardschools.com
DO NOT LOSE THESE PAPERS!!
Reading Log Format
Title___________________ Date _______
Author ________________ Pg’s Read ______
>> One sentence reaction about the reading; this can be how you felt about the reading as long as you tell me WHY, it can be a prediction as long as you explain WHY, or it can be you relating to the characters or events in the book.
>>Two sentence summary of the section you just read. These must be concise summaries and they MAY NOT be copied from the book.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________
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Reading Log Example
Ender's Game 3/1/09
Orson Scott Card pg 1-70
When I was six I went to school and played with my friends, all I worried about was having fun, Ender has the weight of the world on his shoulders. In this section Ender is threatened by a bully which he beats up; this gets the attention of the majors at flight school. The Major goes to Ender's home and takes Ender away to flight school; Ender is nervous but he knows this is where he belongs, he knows he's different.
