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1 MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING WHY DO WE HAVE SUMMER READING? Summer is a time for rest and relaxation and enjoying the outdoors, but time must also be spent to make sure you are more successful as a student next year. Participating in a summer reading program has been shown to do just that. We hope that you take this summer s opportunity to broaden your horizons through reading and enjoy a new book. Summer Reading has been shown to improve reading ability, writing ability, vocabulary, grammar, test scores, and an enjoyment of reading. BOOK CHOICES This year, there are two possible books. All students must read at least one book. Good Enough by Paula Yoo ISBN-13: Publisher: HarperTeen; a First Edition First Printing edition (February 5, 2008) Overview from Amazon.com: How to make your Korean parents happy: 1. Get a perfect score on the SATs. 2. Get into HarvardYalePrinceton. 3. Don't talk to boys.* Patti's parents expect nothing less than the best from their Korean-American daughter. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an Ivy League school. So winning assistant concertmaster in her All-State violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her SATs is simply not good enough. But Patti's discovering that there's more to life than the Ivy League. To start with, there's Cute Trumpet Guy. He's funny, he's talented, and he looks exactly like the lead singer of Patti's favorite band. Then, of course, there's her love of the violin. Not to mention cool rock concerts. And anyway, what if Patti doesn't want to go to HarvardYalePrinceton after all? Paula Yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. The pressure is on! *Boys will distract you from your studies.

2 Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars by Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, and Gabriel Zuckerman ISBN-13: Publisher: Puffin Books; Reprint edition (May 2, 2017) Overview from Amazon.com Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. WHERE DO I GET THE BOOK? Borrow from one of the local libraries. The MHS library will have a limited number to borrow. Borrow a book from someone who has already finished reading the book. Purchase the book online or at local bookstores. o Amazon.com Paperback copies are between $5 and $10 Purchase an audio book or ebook. o Also available through Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble WHEN/WHERE DO I TURN IT IN? All assignments (explained on the following pages) will be collected during the second Advisory class of the school year.

3 REQUIREMENTS: Choose ONE of the following assignments: Bookstore Product Webpage: Create an original Bookstore Product Webpage for one of the two book choices. Examine online bookstores for examples. You will create an original one using the same format or the provided template. The page should at least include a starred rating, an original summary, an original written review, an original front cover for the book, and seven books (fiction/non-fiction)/poems/films/television shows within a customers who bought this item also bought section. See the list below: o Starred review o Original summary o Original written review o Original front cover o Seven books (fiction/non-fiction)/poems/films/television shows within the customers who bought this item also bought section Complete the pre-writing organizer and write at least 250 words (typed) explaining the reasoning behind your seven choices in the customers who bought this item also bought section. Book Jacket : Create a new book jacket for one of the two books choices. The jacket should include the title, author, publisher information, an original illustration, a summary, author connection paragraph, short attention grabbing descriptions, as well as powerful quotes that highlight important themes. See below for specifics: o Original illustration o Title, Author, Publisher information o Front and Back of Book Cover o Inside Flaps (write a paragraph here that makes a connection between the book and the author s biography) o Write two original attention grabbing descriptions of the book and include on the front cover. Keep each description to 20 words or less. o Include five powerful quotes from the book that highlight an important theme(s) in the book Complete the pre-writing organizer and write at least 250 words (typed) explaining the connections between the book jacket and the book.

4 Book Trailer: Make a movie trailer for one of the two book choices. The trailer should be at least two minutes long and include the following: Text, music, and images or video. Hook or Attention Grabber Main characters, Setting Important Events (Don t give away the ending!) It should be clear, loud enough to hear, and easy to understand. The trailer must be accessible on the school computers, preferably Windows Media Player. Any trailer that does not play will not receive credit. Complete the pre-writing organizer and write at least 250 words (typed) about your experience creating the book trailer. Explain the connections between the book and the trailer. Soundtrack: Pick ten songs that would be used in the movie version of one of the two books. Create an album cover that would be used for the soundtrack. The album cover must use color and represent the characters and main events of the book. On the back of the album cover, list the ten songs included in the soundtrack. Be sure to include the title of the song, artist/composer, and its copyright. Complete the pre-writing organizer and write a typed list of the songs with a 2-3 sentence explanation per song explaining why each song was selected. Each explanation should include a specific reference to the book and when it might be played during the movie. Self-Reflection: Complete the pre-writing organizer and write a reflection about an experience you have had that is similar to that of Patti in Good Enough or the stories in Rising Above. For example, write about a time when you had to overcome seemingly overwhelming obstacles. Explain what helped you to overcome them. Or, you may write about similarities you see between Patti and yourself. The reflection must include at least 5 explicit connections to the book. The selfreflection must always reference the book. The reflection must be at least two pages, typed, Times New Roman, 12 font.

5 Pre-writing Organizer for MHS Summer Reading Name: In order to help you make connections between the book and yourself, you will need to complete ONE of these charts that will accompany your choice of project for the summer reading. Bookstore Product Webpage Items Included on the Webpage Connections to Book

6 Sample Bookstore Product Webpage Template Title Author Stars (out of five) Original Summary Original Front Cover Customers who bought this item also bought... Item Image Item Image Item Image Item Image Item Image Item Image Item Image #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 Original Review

7 Rubric: Bookstore Product Webpage Overall grade is calculated as an average of total points for the selected product format. (Example: 12/20=60%) SCORE: / 20 Design 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points The design is neat and visually appealing with color. It is organized and includes book information, an original cover, an original summary, a starred review, and seven items related to the book. The design is neat and visually appealing with color. It is organized and includes at least four of the following: book information, an original cover, an original summary, a starred review, and seven items related to the book. The design may not be neat or visually appealing with color. It is organized and includes at least four of the following: book information, an original cover, an original summary, a starred review, and seven items related to the book. The design lacks the appropriate elements and does not include color or a visual representation. Original Summary The original summary strongly highlights major characters, events, and themes within the book. The original summary adequately highlights major characters, events, and themes within the book. The original summary adequately highlights at least two of the following: major characters, events, and themes. The original summary does not adequately highlight at least two of the following: major characters, events, and themes. Original Written Review The review strongly expresses an opinion about the book and provides strong evidence in support. The review adequately expresses an opinion about the book and provides adequate evidence in support. The review adequately expresses an opinion about the book and provides some evidence in support. The review might adequately express an opinion about the book, but provides no evidence. Seven Choice Explanation The explanation is at least 250 words and explains the connections between the book and each of the seven choices. Pre-writing is completed. The explanation is at least 250 words and explains the connections between the book and five or six of the seven choices. The pre-writing is mostly completed. The explanation may not be 250 words and explains the connections between the book and three or four of the seven choices. The pre-writing is minimal or not included. The explanation is less than 250 words and does not explain connections between the book and at least three choices. The pre-writing is minimal or not included. Writing Conventions Standard written English is used, with few mistakes. No errors used, with some grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors Standard written English is used, with numerous mistakes. No errors There are numerous that errors interfere with

8 Pre-writing Organizer for MHS Summer Reading Name: In order to help you make connections between the book and yourself, you will need to complete ONE of these charts that will accompany your choice of project for the summer reading. Book Jacket Items Included in Book Jacket Connections to Book

9 Summer Reading Scoring Rubric: Book Jacket Overall grade is calculated as an average of total points for the selected product format. (Example: 12/20=60%) SCORE: / 20 Book Front Cover 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points The front cover is neat and visually appealing with color. It is organized and includes the title of the book, publisher information, author, and two original descriptions. It includes a visual representation of the book that is clearly connected to the sequence of events and/or characters. The front cover is neat and visually appealing with color. It is organized and includes at least two of the following: title, publisher information, and author. It includes two original descriptions. It includes a visual representation of the book that is somewhat connected to the sequence of events and/or characters. The front cover may not be neat or visually appealing, but includes at least two of the following: title, publisher information, and author. It includes one original description. It includes a visual representation of the book that is partially connected to the sequence of events and/or characters but it may lack color. The front cover lacks the appropriate elements and does not include color or a visual representation. Book Back Cover The back cover is neat and visually appealing with color. It includes five quotes from the book that highlight an important theme. The back cover is neat and visually appealing with color. It includes four quotes from the book that highlight an important theme. The back cover is not neat or visually appealing or have color. It includes three quotes from the book that highlight an important theme. The back cover lacks the appropriate elements and does not include color. Inside Flaps The inside flap contains a paragraph that clearly explains the connection between the book and the author s biography. The inside flap contains a paragraph that somewhat explains the connection between the book and the author s biography. The inside flap contains a paragraph that weakly explains the connection between the book and the author s biography. The inside flap does not contain a paragraph or the paragraph is off-topic. Reflection/ Pre-writing The reflection is at least 250 words and explains the connections between the book and the cover and why you chose to create a cover. Pre-writing is completed. The reflection is at least 250 words but may lack connections to the book. The pre-writing is mostly completed. The reflection may not be 250 words or it may not explain the choice to do the cover or include connections to the book. The pre-writing is minimal or not included. The student does not include a reflection. The student did not include the prewriting. Writing Conventions Standard written English is used, with few mistakes. No errors used, with some grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors used, with numerous mistakes. No errors interfere with There are numerous that errors interfere with

10 Pre-writing Organizer for MHS Summer Reading Name: In order to help you make connections between the book and yourself, you will need to complete ONE of these charts that will accompany your choice of project for the summer reading. Book Trailer Items to include in trailer Connection to the book

11 Overall grade is calculated as an average of total points for the selected product format. (Example: 12/20=60%) Summer Reading Scoring Rubric: Book Trailer SCORE: / 20 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points Accessibility of Video Video is accessible on the school computers/network when submitted, and does not require reformatting to resubmit. Video is accessible on the school computers/network, but required reformatting and resubmitted before the video was accessible for viewing and scoring. Student had to reformat and resubmit the video more than 1 time before the video was accessible for viewing and scoring. Video cannot be viewed at all, and therefore cannot be submitted and scored. Video Content Requirements Video includes all required elements: Text, music, images/video, attention grabber, main characters, setting, important events (no ending spoiler). Video includes required elements: Text, images/video, attention grabber, main characters, setting, important events, BUT may be missing music OR an attention grabber, OR gives away the ending. Video includes: images or video, main characters, setting, important events, BUT is missing several other required features, such as text, music, and attention grabber. Video includes does not include enough information to illustrate that the student read. Video Format Requirements Video is clear, loud enough to hear, and easy to understand. Video is at least 2 minutes in length. Video is clear and easy to understand, but the volume is difficult to hear. Video is at least 1.5 minutes in length. Video lacks clarity, volume, and is not easy to understand without the student s explanation of the content of the video. Video is less than 1 minute in length. Reflection/ Pre-writing The reflection is at least 250 words and explains why you chose a trailer and the connections between the book and the trailer. The prewriting is completed. The reflection is at least 250 words but may lack connections to the book. The pre-writing is mostly completed. The reflection may not be 250 words or it may not explain the choice to do the trailer or include connections to the book. The pre-writing is minimal or not included. The student does not include a reflection. The student did not include the pre-writing. Writing Conventions Standard written English is used, with few mistakes. No errors used, with some grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors used, with numerous mistakes. No errors Standard written English is used, with numerous mistakes, AND errors

12 Pre-writing Organizer for MHS Summer Reading Name: In order to help you make connections between the book and yourself, you will need to complete ONE of these charts that will accompany your choice of project for the summer reading. Soundtrack Song Title Connection to the book

13 Overall grade is calculated as an average of total points for the selected product format. (Example: 12/20=60%) Summer Reading Scoring Rubric: Soundtrack SCORE: / 20 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points Typed List of Songs For each song listed, a 2-3 sentence explanation for why the song has been included has been provided, AND each explanation includes a clear and specific reference to the book and/or when it would be played during a movie version of the book. 10 songs are included. For each song listed, a 1-2 explanation for why the song has been included has been provided, AND each explanation includes a clear and specific reference to the book and/or when it would be played during a movie version of the book. 8 songs are included. For each song listed, a 1-2 sentence explanation for why the song has been included has been provided, OR each explanation includes a clear and specific reference to the book and/or when it would be played during a movie version of the book. 6 songs are included. Insufficient evidence is provided in the explanations to determine why the selected song(s) are included, AND each explanation is lacking a clear and specific reference to the book and/or when it would be played during a movie version of the book. Fewer than 6 songs are included. Album Front Cover The front of the album cover provides representations of the main characters and main events from the novel, and is in color. The front of the album cover provides representations of the main characters and main events from the novel, BUT is not in color. The front of the album cover does not include representations of the main characters and main events. Album Back Cover The back of the cover lists all songs on the soundtrack. The back cover lists some songs on the soundtrack, but not all. The back cover does not list the songs on the soundtrack. Reflection/ Pre-writing The reflection is at least 250 words and explains why you chose a soundtrack and the connections between the book and the soundtrack. The pre-writing is completed. The reflection is at least 250 words but may lack connections to the book. The pre-writing is mostly completed. The reflection may not be 250 words or it may not explain the choice to do the soundtrack or include connections to the book. The prewriting is minimal. The student does not include a reflection. The student did not include the pre-writing. Writing Conventions used, with few grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors used, with some grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors Standard written English is used, with numerous grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors used, with numerous mistakes, AND errors

14 Pre-writing Organizer for MHS Summer Reading Name: In order to help you make connections between the book and yourself, you will need to complete ONE of these charts that will accompany your choice of project for the summer reading. Self-Reflection My Experiences Experiences within One of the Books

15 Summer Reading Scoring Rubric: Self-Reflection Overall grade is calculated as an average of total points for the selected product format. (Example: 12/20=60%) SCORE: / 20 4 points 3 points 2 points 0 points Reflection Content Requirements (score counts twice) At least 5 explicit connections are made between the student s experiences to the experiences of Jessica or Josh. At least 4 explicit connections are made between the student s experiences to the experiences of Jessica or Josh. At least 3 explicit connections are made between the student s experiences to the experiences of Jessica or Josh. 2 or less explicit connections are made between the student s experiences to the experiences of Jessica or Josh. Reflection Format Requirements Reflection is written in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, and is well-organized. Reflection is written in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, and is well-organized, but could benefit from reorganizing one or two ideas. Reflection is written in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, BUT lacks cohesive organization, which may distract the reader from the main idea. Reflection is NOT written in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, doublespaced, AND lacks clear organization which distracts the reader from the main idea. Reflection Length Reflection is at least two pages in length. Reflection is at least 1.5 pages in length. Reflection is more than 1 page in length. Reflection is shorter than 1 page in length. Writing Conventions Standard written English is used, with few grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors interfere with understanding of Standard written English is used, with some grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors interfere with understanding of Standard written English is used, with numerous grammar or spelling mistakes. No errors interfere with understanding of Standard written English is used, with numerous grammar or spelling mistakes, AND errors

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