2015 Summer Reading for Middle School English
We encourage our students to take some summer leisure time to read for fun. Students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade should read at least one book that they will discuss in September. Because students will write in the fall about what they have read, we encourage them to keep a log of their reading. In the third column, there are some questions students will need to consider in their assignments.
This list includes books from the Virginia Readers’ Choice program, sponsored by the Virginia Reading Association, (first column) and books recognized as meaningful reading choices for students of middle school age. See descriptions of the Virginia Readers’ Choice books at http://www.vsra.org/VRCindex.html. Middle school students may read books of their choice, including titles not listed here, magazines, or newspapers. Copies of these books are available in the schools, at public libraries, and at local bookstores. (-NNPS)
We encourage our students to take some summer leisure time to read for fun. Students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade should read at least one book that they will discuss in September. Because students will write in the fall about what they have read, we encourage them to keep a log of their reading. In the third column, there are some questions students will need to consider in their assignments.
This list includes books from the Virginia Readers’ Choice program, sponsored by the Virginia Reading Association, (first column) and books recognized as meaningful reading choices for students of middle school age. See descriptions of the Virginia Readers’ Choice books at http://www.vsra.org/VRCindex.html. Middle school students may read books of their choice, including titles not listed here, magazines, or newspapers. Copies of these books are available in the schools, at public libraries, and at local bookstores. (-NNPS)
VA Reader's Choice,
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Taking NotesWriting your notes for QNA 1-2-3... 1. Write the chapter name and page number at the top of your paper. 2. Draw 3 boxes beside each other before you begin to read. -Write the QUESTION you made in the first box. -Write your NOTES in the next box. -Write the ANSWER to your question in the last box. 3. When you read the next section, make three new boxes. Put your new question--#2--in the first box. Fill in the other boxes like you did for question #1. 4. Keep all your notes together (VA State Reading Association Parents & Reading Committee) For Additional Books, Click on "Learn More". |
Questions for Reflection and Discussion in the fallWhat types of reading did you do this summer? Did you read magazines, newspapers, cereal boxes, websites, novels, poetry, nonfiction books? List everything you can remember reading. (NNPS)
Now, consider the following questions about your reading: How did your reading this summer help you...
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