Eighth Grade Summer Reading

Reading the Bible daily is our first encouragement.

SELECTIONS
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Required Bible Reading: John

Required Reading: The Outsiders, S. E. Hinton

Required Assignment:

1.  Vocabulary Log: Students should keep a vocabulary log of words they are unfamiliar with. Each new word should be defined with the best definition for how it is used in the book. Be prepared for class discussion and writing assignments
   about the plot, characters, and themes.
2.  Annotated Journaling: Reading becomes more personal when you are able to get involved in the plot. Annotated
   Journaling is a way to do just that. For this project you will be asked to read a book and then jot down some thoughts
   when you are finished reading each chapter. Your journal should become your way of talking back to the author or the
   characters. Along the way, you will probably discover something about yourself. Enjoy this novel!
    

• a.  Section 1: This is the title page. Include your name and the title and author of the book.
• b. Section 2: This is the section for your thoughts and reactions. Label each page with the title and/or number of
  the chapter and the date. After you have finished reading a chapter, write a paragraph response. Be honest
  and open about what you have read. Your reactions can be negative, positive, or a combination of both. You
  can offer your own opinion on what the character was thinking or should have done differently. Try to get into
  the mind of the character(s) and offer an explanation for his/her behavior. Use a separate page per chapter.
  Keep your journal entries in order, neat, and readable.
• c. The Annotated Journal will be collected the first week of school and will count as a TEST GRADE. Grades will be based on completeness, clarity, neatness, and apparent effort.

Personal Choice Reading Assignment (Read for enjoyment!)

1.  Choose a book from the attached list that you would enjoy reading for fun. This book must be brought to school the first week of school and a 2-3 minute oral report will be given. This report should include the author’s name, title of the book, year published, summary of the story, and personal reflection. Personal Choice book will count as a project  grade.       

Avi Crispin, The Cross of Lead
Elizabeth Speare, The Bronze Bow
Edward Bloor, London Calling
Gennifer Choldenko, Al Capone Does My Shirts
Christopher Curtis Bud, Not Buddy
Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book
Lynne Rae Perkins, Criss Cross
Louis Sachar, Holes
Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia
Gary Blackwood, The Shakespeare Stealer
Mike Lupica, Heat
Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting
Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
Ray Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles
G. P. Taylor, Shadowmancer
Frank Peretti, Hangman’s Curse
Anthony Horowitz, Stormbreaker
Charlie Higson, Silverfin                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

        2.   Parent signature is required verifying the completion of this reading. Please fill out and return to the Language Arts
              teacher the first week of school.