Summer is a perfect time to read a handful of good books! Your 7th grade English Teacher, Ms. Munoz, encourages you to read for pleasure as much as possible. In addition to your self-selected reading selections, you will select ONE of the books from Ms. Munoz’s Summer Reading List – a book from the list that is new to you. (List and website link is listed on the backside of this paper.) You will focus on this book for your Summer Book Project.
Summer Book Project
Directions:·Use an 8 ½ x 11 piece of blank card stock or “thick” paper.
(Keep this paper as neat as possible.)
·Type your written response on the back side (Side 2) in 12 pnt font, Ariel or Helvetica type.
This should be DOUBLE SPACED. (Pasting and/or cutting is allowed.)
·Final projects should only be in type, color and ink – NO PENCIL.
(You can use pencil to sketch drawings, but be sure to go over pencil in ink and/or color
for the finished project.)
·BRING THIS PROJECT TO SCHOOL WITH YOU ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – be prepared to share your project with others in the first week of school. This will count as one of your first grades for the class. LATE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SIDE 1 (Front)
·Write the Title and Author (full name) of the book.
·Draw a large picture of a significant scene from the book
·Draw a Colorful Border.
·Write your First and Last Name clearly on the bottom right hand corner of Side 1.
·PARENTS WILL SIGN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER to confirm that YOU did the project and that this is a book YOU read this summer.
SIDE 2 (Back of paper)
Write a neat, thoughtful, detailed response to the following question:
What was a significant THEME in the book?
When answering this question, explain why this was a theme. Include the character’s/s’ involvement in theme development over the course of the book. Use evidence when you can.
This response should be a minimum of one long paragraph, and a maximum of three paragraphs (no longer than the back side of the paper). You can add a colorful border on this back side too, although this is not necessary.
Rubric
In order to receive an “A” or a “B+” grade on this project, ALL of the following need to be present:
·NEAT and finished Presentation
·ALL directions are followed accurately
·Written responses are accurate, developed and complete.
·All writing has been revised (to your best ability) and edited accurately.
·Authentic Parent Signature is present
B, B- = All but “one” item is present.
C= Most is present
D=Some is present
F= Little is present
Book Choices for Summer Reading Book Project
Ms. Munoz, English 7 Summer Reading List
GO ON-LINE TO …
1. Ms Munoz’s Website: www.kingmsmunoz.weebly.com
2. Go to the Summer Reading Book Project TAB
to find more selections.
See list of SOME of the books and descriptions below from Ms. Munoz’s summer reading list. You can also read any sequels or books in the same series. Go to the site and tab above to see the entire list and descriptions for books.
NOTE: Titles are noted for general reading level by stars: *easy **average ***challenging.
Action and Adventure
** Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
** Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney
Drama – Relationships -- Romance
* You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah by Fiona Rosenbloom
** Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
*** A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Classics
*** The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
*** Lord of The Rings Trilogy: Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Fantasy
** Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
* Dealing With Dragons by Patricia Wrede
** Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colferind Artemis Fowl finds himself in over his head after he kidnaps a dangerous fairy. *series*
Historical Fiction
** Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis.
*Legend of Bass Reeves by Gary Paulsen
*** Or Give Me Death by Ann Rinaldi
Horror
** The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
* House of Stairs by William Sleator
Humor
** Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
* Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen
*** The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
Mystery
** Down the Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery by Peter Abrahams
*** The Traitor's Gate by Avi
* The Sisters Grimm: The Unusual Suspects by Michael Buckley
Nonfiction
** Promises To Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America by Sharon Robinson
* Guts: the True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books by Gary Paulsen
*** Something Out of Nothing: Marie Curie and Radium by Carla Killough McClaffert.
Science Fiction
** Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
** House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
* Maximum Ride by James Patterson
Sports
** Heat by Mike Lupica
*** Keeper by Mal Peet
* The Million Dollar Putt by Dan Gutman
Young Adult/Realistic
* The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney
** Homecoming by Cynthia Voight
*** Monster by Walter Dean Myers
FOR MORE BOOKS, go to Ms Munoz’s website and tab (above) to see the entire list and descriptions for books.
“Summer” Reading Project Make-Up for ESM English 7If you did not receive the Summer Reading Project information for Ms. Munoz’s English Class, don’t worry….you get the chance to work on this project in the next four weeks and turn it in on or before Friday, September 11. (This is ONLY for students who are new to King and did not receive this in the mail over the summer.) It is recommended to read one of the books on the summer reading list (see www.kingmsmunoz.weebly.com for the list), although if you read something else, that’s ok as long as the book is 150 pages or more. Check with Ms. Munoz if you have a question.
Character Card Project
Directions: Fold a 8 ½ x 11 piece of blank, white paper in half, as if making a greeting card. (Card Stock or “thick” white paper is best.) Keep this paper as neat as possible. You will write on ALL sides of the paper neatly. Typing text responses is preferred (12 pnt font), although you can write text responses in black or blue ink if needed. Cutting and pasting is allowed. Final projects should only be in color and ink – NO PENCIL. You can use pencil to sketch drawings, but be sure to go over pencil in ink and/or color for finished project. This will count as one of your first homework grades for the class.SIDE 1 (Front)
·Write the Title and Author of the book.
·Draw a large picture of the Main Character of the book.
·Write the Name of the Character.
·Draw a Colorful Border.
·Write your First and Last Name clearly on the bottom right hand corner of Side 1.
SIDE 2 (Inside on left side of card)
Write a neat, thoughtful, detailed response to the following question:
·What were 3 meaningful interactions between the main characters
and other characters?
When responding to this question, answer the following for each interaction:
·Describe the interaction?
·Why was this interaction meaningful?
SIDE 3 (inside on right side of card)
Write a neat, thoughtful, detailed response to the following question:
·How does the main character change over the course of the book?
Write a detailed, thorough response, giving examples from the story and character descriptions describing emotions and thoughts of the character through changes.
SIDE 4 (back side of card)
Draw a large, detailed picture illustrating the most significant and meaningful event in the book for the main character. Below the illustration, explain why this was the most significant/meaningful event. Use all of the space. (You may have referred to this event earlier with one of your previous responses.)
·PARENTS WILL SIGN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER to confirm that YOU did the project and that this is a book YOU read this summer.
···Project created by Ms. Pilar Munoz, 2015