2015-2016 SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS
6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADES
Milwee Middle School
Requirements
Students are required to choose ONE novel from the
Sunshine State Book List that is grade level appropriate (see accompanying list). Purchasing the novel
is optional. The local book stores and libraries will
have an abundant supply of them. Also, many of
these selections are available in electronic form by
Kindle, iBooks, and Nook applications.
“Parents,
Because we are using
novels from the new
Sunshine State Young
Readers List, these will
be easily found in books
stores and local librar-
Directions: Standard Language Arts Students
ies. Milwee’s front office
As you read your novel, complete the following assignment: Choose either Story Map #1 or Story Map
#2 (these can be found on our website to print
should you lose your copy) and complete it over the
summer. This is to be turned in to your Language
Arts teacher the first day of school.
will also have copies for
you to check out during
the summer; please remember, Seminole
County Public Schools
are closed on Friday’s
during the summer.
Directions: Advanced, Pre-IB, Gifted LA Students
Our goal is to have stu-
You will be completing “A Booksellers Day” activity
(this can be found on our website to print should you
lose your copy) . Please read over the information
before you begin reading. You will need to take
notes along the way in order to complete this assignment. This is to be turned in to your Language Arts
teacher the first day of school. During the first week,
you will be sharing this assignment in cooperative
groups in your Language Arts class.
dents continue the reading process over the
summer while still being
able to enjoy well
earned summer vacation
time.
Milwee’s Summer Reading
(Based on the Sunshine State List)
2015-2016
Choose One:
Incoming 6th Graders
2015-2016
Milwee’s Summer Reading
(Based on the Sunshine State List)
Parents,
Because we are using novels from the new Sunshine State Young readers List, these will be
easily found in book stores and local libraries. Milwee’s front office will also have copies for
you to check out during the summer. Remember, Seminole County schools are closed on
Fridays during the summer.
Our goal is to have our students continue the reading process over the summer without
robbing you of your well-earned vacation time.
Here’s the summer assignment:
• Students will choose one book from the Sunshine State Young Readers’ List and read
it over the summer.
• Standards students will choose one of two Story Map options and complete it over
the summer. Examples of the Story Maps are attached.
• Advanced/Pre-IB/Gifted will complete the “A Booksellers Day”.
Milwee’s Assigned Summer Reading
2015-2016
Story Map 1
Name:
Date:
Novel:
Author:
Story Elements
Theme:
Setting:
Relevance of Setting:
Characters in the Story:
Name(s)
Main Character's Problems/Goals:
Plot:
Climax:
Resolution:
Traits
Function in Story
Milwee,s Assigned Summer Reading
2015-2016
Story Map 2
Name:
Date:
NoveI:
Author:
W「ite Notes in each section。
Milwee’s Assigned Summer Reading
2015-2016
A Bookseller’s Day
Your assignment has been to read a book independently. You were asked to select your own book,
choosing one that is worthwhile and truly enjoyable. After you have completed your independent
reading, we will hold a classroom bookseller’s day. Each of you will try to “sell” your book in a book
talk. Plan to use visual aids to accompany your “pitch,” as well as props, costumes, and/ or music.
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Advertising posters
A book jacket of your own design
Advertising flyers to distribute to the class
Bumper stickers
Lapel buttons
Bookmarks
Business cards
A magazine spread
Power Point presentation
Your own videotaped advertisement
An ordinary object that represents the book in some way
The following is the suggested format for your talk:
1. Set up your props and materials.
2. Introduce the book. Show it to the audience. Be sure to give the title and author. Write the title
and author on the board or refer to it in one of your visual aids.
3. You may want to provide some background information about the author. This should only be a
brief portion of your presentation. Be sure to tell the audience what source you used for this
information.
4. Briefly summarize the book. Spend no more than two minutes on this portion of your talk.
(Decide whether you should reveal the ending.)
5. Read a brief excerpt from the book. The passage you select should be a significant passage that
describes the main character in some way, represents an important point in the plot, or reflects
the author’s style.
6. Review the book. This is the important part of your talk. You should comment on the book’s
theme, problem, conflict, character development, or believability. Your opinion counts. What
did you like? What might other readers like? Relate your talk to the visual material included in
your presentation. Make a recommendation to other students. “Sell” this book to those you
believe would enjoy it.