8th Grade Summer Reading List & Information, 2010
Dear Incoming 8th Grade Students and Parents:
Welcome to 8th grade! Below please find the summer reading list. One book, “The Boy Who Dared,” has been given to each of the students on loan. Students must bring these books back on the FIRST day of school. The other books are available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and many second hand bookstores, or you may choose to purchase them on line. Please do not view films of these selections, as they often do not include all of the scenes, characters, settings etc. Please note, the summer reading assignment is two fold:
1. Read the books
2. Take an accurate set of outlined notes summarizing each chapter or section of the books you are reading. For the book, "The Boy Who Dared," you will be taking notes for every 20 pages read. You will be graded on your TYPED NOTES (FONT 12, TIMES NEW ROMAN) as well as your writing assessment which you will complete during the first week of school. If you do not have notes for both of the books you have read, you will not receive a passing grade.
Each student is required to read “The Boy Who Dared” and ONE of the following books:
1. Books that will complement Social Studies topics:
a. Across Five Aprils
b. Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom
2. Books that will complement Literature topics to be covered in The Prentice Hall Literature text: Silver:
a. The Diary of Anne Frank
b. The Pearl
c. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
d. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
3. Books that complement Science topics:
a. Albert Einstein: The Giant of the 20th Century Science
4. Books that complement Religion topics:
a. The Chip Hilton Series (Sports related; Christian themed)
b. Select a book about a saint
During the first week of school, students will be assessed on their summer reading. This assessment will serve two purposes. First, it will serve as your first TWO TEST grades for the first marking period. Remember, as you apply to high schools, we are required to send them your year end grades for 6th and 7th grades, and your first marking period grades for 8th grade. In addition, the two assessments will be used to determine reading and writing strengths and challenges. This information is critical as we begin our year and determine how we will proceed. At the end of the year, we will post-test and our goal is to chart a marked improvement in a wide variety of academic areas as we prepare for high school.
Happy Summer Reading! May God richly bless your family with His peace!
Mrs. Touw
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
Please be prepared on the first day of class. Remember to replenish supplies as they run out.
· Erasable pens (blue, black, red)
· Pencils and erasers
· Protractor and compass for Math
· Ruler, scissors, tape/glue/glue stick
· Art supplies (markers/crayons/colored pencils/highlighters)
· Container for supplies (sturdy and adequate)
· Jumbo Book Sox for hardcover books- colors to match subject colors below-information will be in the August mailing regarding the HSA's Book Sox Sale
1. Navy Blue for Social Studies
2. Black for Language Arts
3. Pink/Fuchsia for Math
4. Red for Religion
5. Green for Science
6. Royal Blue for Reading/Literature
· Portfolio for organizing tests, homework worksheets, etc.
· One folder for each special subject, (Spanish, Music, etc.)
· White modeling clay
· Marble notebooks for note taking (8)
· Assignment pad (given in school-part of materials fee)
· Theme paper, for tests (purchased from school)
· Loose leaf paper, for writing
· Small Post-it notes for marking places
· 2 Large boxes of tissues (for classroom); packets for pocket
Mark your name on all your supplies and belongings.
