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Summer Reading Highlights

All Prep 7 students must read four books this summer, including three from the provided list and one of their choice. They must also complete a compare/contrast paper and fill out reading logs.

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Summer Reading Highlights

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  1. Summer Reading Highlights Prep 7- Mrs. Hanley’s ELA Class

  2. Reading work- All Prep 7 students must read four (4) books this summer: three (3) from the list below and one choice book. Students must also complete the assignments listed below. 1)Choose three books from the list below to read this summer. 2) Read another book of your own choice that is on your grade level. 3) Write a compare/contrast paper using your choice book AND a book from the list. Your paper should be typed. It should include a solid introduction, several paragraphs in the body, and a strong conclusion. Be sure to mention the books and authors in your introduction and use text details in your paper. 4) Fill out a reading log for each book you read. Use the reading log at the bottom of this packet.

  3. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer This well-loved story is about an imaginative and mischievous boy named Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother, Sid, in the Mississippi River town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. This story by Mark Twain features interesting characters and plenty of action. As you read, think about how different life was during Twain’s time compared to now.

  4. See You in the Cosmos Space lovers will find this book out-of-this-world. Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski loves space and rockets, his mom, his brother, and his dog Carl Sagan—named for his hero, the real-life astronomer. All he wants is to launch his golden iPod into space the way Carl Sagan (the man, not the dog) launched his Golden Record on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Read this one under the stars this summer!

  5. Red Kayak This realistic fiction book is a coming-of-age story set near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Thirteen-year-old Braden Parks (“Brady”) lives along the Corsica River with his mother and father and makes his living fishing for crabs and repairing boats. As you read, think about what lessons this book teaches about the consequences of our actions.

  6. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind This is a book to help you start dreaming of your passion projects. A 13-year-old boy is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. He sneaks into the library and learns how to build a windmill to save his village from a famine. As you read, think about what problems you’d like to solve?

  7. Guts and Glory: The American Revolution This book is an exciting exploration of the American Revolution. This is a great way to learn more about this time period as you never have before. As you read, think about what else you’d like to learn about this time period.

  8. Stargirl Maniac Magee fans will enjoy this story the same author, Jerry Spinelli. It features colorful characters, school-related struggles and more. As you read, think about how this book’s characters compare to characters in other books you’ve read.

  9. Chains This is the story of thirteen-year-old slave Isabel's journey to discover her inner strength and fight for her freedom amidst the depravity of slavery and the upheaval of the Revolutionary War that divided America. This book will help you learn more about the slavery and the fight for freedom. As you read, think about what else you’d like to learn about this time period.

  10. Nory Ryan’s Song Here is another historical fiction tale. This story features twelve-year-old Nory Ryan, who finds courage and strength through love, friendship, and song to help her family survive the potato famine in 1845 Ireland. As you read, compare Nory’s world to our local community.

  11. Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Book lovers will enjoy this story. Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker LuigiLemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape. As you read, think about a place you’d like to stay overnight. Where would you pick, and what would you do?

  12. My Brother Sam is Dead History buffs will enjoy this story set during the Revolutionary War. This is a story that will stay with you after you finish it. As you read, think about what it would be like to live during the time of the American Revolution.

  13. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl This is the right book for readers who love fun stories of superheroes, strange powers, and middle school. As you read, think about what superpower you’d like to have to overcome the challenges of middle school and life.

  14. Beyond the Bright Sea This is the perfect summer book for readers who love mysteries. This book explores what it means to be a family, and best of all, it is features interesting characters living on a special island. As you read, think about what the word ‘family’ means to you...and others.

  15. Lastly, read a book not on this list that is on your grade level. Once you’re done reading: Fill out your reading logs Write your compare/contrast essay (See the first slide or the complete Summer Reading packet for more details.)

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