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Eighth Grade Summer Reading
Reading the Bible daily is our first encouragement. Be sure to read James. This will be our theme for next year.
Book Selection for 2009-2010 School Year:
At the Back of the North Wind By George MacDonald
This classic Christian book is written by George MacDonald, an author, theologian, and pastor during his life. MacDonald, along with his books for adults, wrote many young adult classics. He was an influence on C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
“George MacDonald gives me renewed strength during times of trouble--times when I have seen people tempted to deny God--when he says, ‘The Son of God suffered unto death, not that men might not suffer, but that their sufferings might be like his.’”
- Madeleine L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time) from Walking on Water, Reflections on Faith and Art
Find The Book:
- Buy the book for $1.99 at www.christianbook.com
- Read it online at www.classicreader.com
- Download (including Kindle format) for free at manybooks.net
- Free audio version download at librivox.org
- Author research at www.george-macdonald.com
Summer Reading Assignment:
As you read, keep a chart with the following items:
- Vivid Verbs
- Descriptive Words
- Great Phrases
- Similies and Metaphors
1. Poetic Response
Write a poetic response to the book. Use the words and phrases from your chart to write a poem. The poem can be about a main character in the book, a situation from the book, a relationship between two or more characters in the book, or can be about how you feel about the book as a whole.
Requirements:
- Title your poem.
- Use correct grammar and punctuation.
- The poem should be at least 5 stanzas (verses).
- The poem can be free verse or rhymed.
2. Written Report
The requirements for your written report are on the attached sheet.