SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR 7/8 ELA and a supply list!

Supply List for 7th and 8th Grade

2015-2016 School Year

General supplies needed for every class:

Pencils/erasers

Black/blue pens

Expo Markers

College ruled notebook paper

1 ream copy paper

Clorox wipes

Ziplock bags (all sizes)

Tissues

Large binder with dividers for all subjects OR multiple small binders

Art box with: colored pencils, markers, highlighters, scissors, glue sticks, tape

Language Arts:

One 2-Subject spiral, college ruled notebook. A notebook with folders within it would be helpful. This will be used for MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS.

Folder or place in binder to keep handouts and returned work

Colored pens for interactive notebook

Sticky notes of any size

Math:

One 2-Subject spiral, college ruled notebook. A notebook with folders within it would be helpful. This will be used for MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS.

Folder or place in binder to keep notes, tests and quizzes.

Calculator for use AT HOME

Science:

Individual binder or place in large binder to keep up with handouts and returned work

Social Studies:

One spiral notebook with perforated pages

One folder (the spiral notebook may have a folder built-in)

Spanish:

One folder or binder

Ruled paper

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7/8 Summer Reading Assignment
Due Friday, August 28
Counts as a test grade

Assignment Step 1: Read  two books of your choice. They may be fiction or nonfiction, but if you read nonfiction it must be at least 100 pages. If you need ideas, check out the list below. Most all of the books in the list can be found at Barnes and Noble, on Amazon, or in public libraries. They could also be purchased for Kindle or iPads. Please read books you HAVE NOT read before! Use the books you choose to complete Part 2.

Book Ideas

The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

Maze Runner Series by James Dashner

Divergent Series by Veronica Roth

Lord of the Rings Series by JRR Tolkien

The Giver Series by Lois Lowry

Anne of Green Gables Series by L.M. Montgomery

The Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare

Shiver Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Dune by Frank Herbert

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

Autobiographies of any kind

Anything by Jerry Spinelli

Anything by Jacqueline Woodson

Anything by Jodi Picoult

Anything by Sarah Dessen

Anything by Nancy Farmer

Anything by Alan Gratz (Except Prisoner B-3087) *** OCS Guest Speaker in the fall

When in doubt, check out the “Young Adult” section of libraries and stores or look for books that have medals on the front, such as the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, Printz Award and Best Books for Young Adults awards. These are usually great choices that will be good reads!

Assignment Step 2:

For each book you read, choose two assignments from below to complete. You may not repeat assignments. In the end, you will do a total of four assignments from the board. They do not have to be in a row, they can be any four.

Scene It Pick a pivotal scene from the novel to dramatize. Record the scene using digital technology. Props, musical instruments, pre-recorded music, and costumes may be used. Performances may be no longer than five minutes.	Dear Diary Pretend to be one of the main characters from your novel and write a diary entry from their point of view. Explain how this character is thinking/feeling about a pivotal event, major decision, etc. Reflect on what is happening as well as how the character may be changed. (Must be over one page)	Book Trailer Prepare a video trailer for your chosen novel. The trailer should be 3-5 minutes long, and a positive presentation of the subject. The trailer must contain original footage, or copyright free media.
Sneaky Snoop As an investigative reporter, you sneak into the home of the main character in your novel. Report at least 10 items that you find and include a picture (hand-drawn or digital) for each item. Also, include a written Explanation (2-3 sentences per item) identifying how each item connects to the main character. These items may or may not have been mentioned in the novel…feel free to use your imagination .	Author Inquiry Write a letter to the author of your chosen novel. Explain what you liked and disliked, ask any questions that you have about the story/characters, explain what you would have changed if you were the author, and mention at least one thing that you will always remember about this novel and why. (Should be written in letter format! Must be over one page)	Poetry Corner Write a poem or song lyrics that connect to your novel. You can focus on the plot (what happened), characters, or personal connections that you have with this novel. *Must be 30 lines or longer.
Artist Alley Create a cartoon/story board (minimum of 8 panels) that is based on your novel. It may focus on a pivotal series of events or summarize the entire novel in chronological order.	Alternate Timeline Create an alternate timeline…change a major event/decision in the novel and explain how this change would have affected the characters and the plot. Would this have been a better direction for the novel to take? Why/Why not? Explain in 1 page and create a new timeline that reflects this change.	Collage Create a collage depicting a theme from the novel. Explain how this collage depicts the theme. Use colorful pictures from magazines or draw your own.

Summer Reading Assignment Rubric

Criteria	Exemplary   50 Pts.	Proficient 40 Pts.	Developing 30 Pts.	Insufficient 20 Pts
Book 1 Assignments	ALL parts are completed and responses show evidence of a deep understanding of the novel.	ALL parts are completed and responses show evidence of a basic understanding of the novel.	SOME parts are completed and responses show evidence of a basic understanding of the novel.	FEW or NO parts were completed with little to no understanding of the novel.
Book 2 Assignments	ALL parts are completed and responses show evidence of a deep understanding of the novel.	ALL parts are completed and responses show evidence of a basic understanding of the novel.	SOME parts are completed and responses show evidence of a basic understanding of the novel.	FEW or NO parts were completed with little to no understanding of the novel.
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