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Date: 5/25/2016

ORMS - Summer Reading Assignment (Incoming 7th Graders) Optional (Extra Credit for the 1st six-weeks)

Hello from your Middle School Language Arts teachers! We are excited about the next school year and look forward to meeting you. Middle school is an amazing time, and you have the opportunity to begin this year with a resolution to be the best you can be. We are here to help you achieve that goal. We hope you enjoy your summer and view it as a time to relax and have some fun. We also hope you will continue to read as much as you can this summer. Studies show that reading at least 5 books over the summer helps you keep - and improve- your reading skills. If you can read, you will succeed. To get the new school year off to a great start, choose one of the books from the list below to read. Then you will read over the summer and complete one book project from the 2 options in this packet. Your project will be due the first week you return to school and will count as an additional test grade. (This grade will count as extra credit in your major grade category - - - a great way to start your new school year) Be prepared to discuss these books at the beginning of school. On a final note, though you only have to read one novel from this list in order to complete your summer project, please consider the remaining titles our list of “suggested reading.” If you are looking for a good book to read, these are all amazing works of contemporary literature. Have a GREAT summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August!

7th Grade Summer Reading List

Bull Rider by Suzanne Morgan Williams Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Shelter by Harlan Coben The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

If you have any questions during the summer about these assignments, please don’t hesitate to email me: Mrs. Jaramillo - mjaramillo@nbisd.org

430 W. Mill, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Phone: 830.643.5700 | Metro: 830.606.1423 | Fax: 830.643.5701

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7th grade – Summer Reading (Project Option 2)

Book Talk (Using a File Folder or Regular Folder)

Cover Title and author of book w/ a picture of choice that is reflective of the story’s content.

Left Inside Panel (Biography) Compose a biography of the author. The biography must clearly be written in your own words. NO EVIDENCE OF COPY AND PASTE. The biography must include:

a.) name and place of birth b.) childhood c.) educational background d.) achievements/awards received (if any) e.) other books written – (if any) (notable titles only-you do not need to list them all)

Right Inside Panel (Summary) A detailed summary must be composed that clearly documents the events of your story from beginning to end. (length should fill the page or come close to it) Summary must include:

a.) Name of main character b.) Names of notable minor characters, and how they contribute to the story. c.) Settings (be specific) d.) Climax – (the turning point of action in a drama)

Back Panel (Book Review) A written critique of the book based on your own personal opinions. Offer recommendations or criticism for perspective readers. Review must be a minimum 1 paragraph in length. (At least 6 sentences)

Back Panel (Rating) Rate your book on a star scale of your choice.

***EXAMPLE PROJECT ON BACK****

Front Cover Example Inside Left and Right Panel Example

Back Panel Example

7th Grade – Summer Reading Project (Option 1) Book Report Sandwich !

Top slice of bread – Write the title, author and genre of your novel (Add an illustration reflective of the theme and tone of your novel) !

Tomato - Setting of the book. A detailed description of the setting of two different scenes of the novel must contain the following elements:

Time Place/Location Surroundings !

Onion - Write about the main character. An in-depth character analysis must contain the following elements:

Name of the character Physical description Personality traits His/her dilemma (problem)

AND (Minor Character) – Select one minor character and describe them using these elements: 1.) Name of the Character, 2.) Physical Description, 3.) Their relationship to the main character !Lettuce – Conflict/Problem – Give a detailed description of the problem, complication, or challenge that the main character must solve or overcome in your novel. !Swiss Cheese - Climax of the book. This section should contain a detailed description of the main climactic event in the story. If more than one is present, choose your favorite one. The term climax is defined as the turning point of action in a drama. !Meat – Solution and Conclusion – Describe in detail how the main character solves the problem, complication or challenge and how the story ends. !Bottom Slice of Bread – Favorite Part – Describe your favorite part of the book and explain why you liked it! !

Example Project on Back!!

!!**Your final drafts will need to be submitted in the shape of a sandwich that can be flipped through. Get creative with your design. You can hand draw the different pieces or create them yourself on a computer. There are MANY templates available online for this project that you can use as well!! ** !!!!Your final product should look like this: ! !!!! !