"God's Loving Light Shines Through Us and Our Actions"
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Class Information
Teacher: Mr. Thomas Cunnigham
Email: tcunningham@sjvs.net
Language Arts ( 7th / 8th grade)
Religion Class (7A)
SPIRITUALITY COMMITTEE MEMBER>> 2019- present)
Social Action Moderator (2017- present)
Student Council ( 2021)
SJV Track Assistant Coach (2017 - present)
HR (7A ) Room 104
God's loving light shines through us and our action
UPDATE : 1/4/21
8TH GRADE is reading the Shakespeare classic: Romeo & Juliet
7TH GRADE is reading: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
8th-grade Projects: Edgar Allan Poe (November) / Flowers for Algernon
Free Verse Poetry (The Four Seasons) (December)
7th grade: The Third Wish Storyboard ( November) / Vocab. Units 3-4
Marley & Scrooge: The play version of
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (December)
Attention 7th & 8th-grade students > Please check Google Classroom to see a photo of
books you will need after the Thanksgiving Break :
7th grade -The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
8th grade - Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
7th grade Language Arts >> Autobiographical Essay due Nov. 8, 2021
8th grade Language Arts >> Personal Narrative due Nov. 8, 2021
UPDATE: First day of school >>9/7/21
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT >> Due on Tuesday, 9/14/21
UPDATE : 9/14/21: Vocabulary Test this week / Vocabulary ScoreSheet due
Student presentations of Summer Reading this week
SOCIAL ACTION IS BACK FOR 2021-2022!!!!
See Mr.Cunningham for details
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr.
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hunger Games ( The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Stargirl (Stargirl,#1) by Jerry Spinelli
Artemis Fowl(Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer
Steelheart ( The Reckoners,#1) by Brandon Sanderson
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4) by Mildred D. Taylor
Pilgrim’s Progress by Gary D.Schmidt
The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain
The Cay (The Cay, #1) by Theodore Taylor
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Extraordinary Voyages, #3) by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages,#6) by Jules Verne
Beowulf: Dragonslayer by Rosemary Sutcliff
Night (The Night Trilogy,#1) by Elie Wiesel
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan
Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Divergent (Divergent,#1) by Veronica Roth
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X #1)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ( The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,#1) by Douglas Adams
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs by Mary E. Lyons
The Serpent’s Shadow (The Kane Chronicles,#3) by Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Parts One and Two)(Harry Potter,#8) by John Tiffany
Red Queen (Red Queen,#1)
Into the Wild by John Krakauer
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter,#3) by J.K.Rowling
2021 Summer Reading Assignment Grades 7-8
Language Arts - Mr. Thomas Cunningham (tcunningham@sjvs.net)
Dear Incoming 7th and 8th Graders,
This summer we would like you to read two age-appropriate books. In addition to that, we encourage you to read as many books as you want and to choose books you think you’ll enjoy. Each book must be about something different or by a different author or a different type of writing. So series books are an acceptable choice; however, you may only read one book in each series. There are no specific books on a reading list. A list of author and title recommendations is listed on the back of this page. Students are free to choose any book they wish to read; however; there are a few stipulations:
-You may choose one title for a specific author or title. (You may read one R.L Stine book or one book about sports.)
-Your choice should be age-appropriate yet challenging. It is strongly suggested that you try different types of books, such as science fiction, western, and mysteries.
In addition to reading two books, you must complete two book reports.
The format for the book report is as follows:
- The book reports should be done on one to two pages; therefore, students will have a total of two pages to turn in. One page means one loose leaf (not spiral), handwritten in script, blue or black ink, using the back if needed, or one page typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, black ink, standard margin.
- The proper school heading should be on each page.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR REPORT
1. Parent Signature – The signature assures your teacher that you have not already read the book and that you have completed the assignment. Please sign next to each title.
2. Title (underlined)
3. Author
4. Publisher (This should be a company, not a person’s name)
5. Copyright date
6. Type of book
7. In three well-written paragraphs, summarize the plot of the book including the ending. If the book is non-fiction, briefly describe what the book is about. Please remember that a paragraph is at least five sentences and not more than twelve. Only important information about the action of the story should be included; the paragraph should not be overly descriptive or include conversations among characters.
8. & 9. Choose two of the following questions and answer each in one or two complete sentences.
-Why did you choose to read this book?
-Write a brief statement that will convince your classmates to read this book.
-What did you like about this book?
-What did you dislike about this book?
-If you could change something about this book, what would it be and why?
-What qualities did you admire in the main character?
-How are you like the main character?
*DUE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2021
7th Grade Summer Reading List
If you like fantasy & sci-fi books, you will love :
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Nevermoor The Trial of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Above World by Jenn Reese
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
If you like realistic books, you’ll love :
Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Captain Superlative by J.S. Puller
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Wednesday War by Gary D. Schmidt
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez
If you like adventure, try these books :
Lockwood & Co The Screaming Staircase by James Stroud
Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
House of Scorpions by Nancy Farmer
I Am The Weapon by Allen Zadoff
Ranger’s Apprentice series by John A. Flanagan
Love historical fiction? Try a book in this list:
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
The Watcher by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Do you want to read a mesmerizing nonfiction book? Try a book in this list :
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition by William Kamkwamba & Brian Mealer
I am Malala Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
8th Grade Summer Reading List