Heritage Middle School Summer Reading Expectations Good readers must read consistently in order to promote proficient/on gradelevel reading. The students at Heritage Middle School are required to read THREE to FIVE books of their choice over the summer. The books chosen cannot be books that were previously read or that were required reading in a previous grade. For example, a seventh grade student may not read Hatchet as that was read in sixth grade. As you read your books during the summer, complete the reading response sheet attached. More forms can be found on our school website under the link Summer Reading. On August 22, 2014, your language arts teachers will collect your response forms, and if you submit five, you will earn a reward. Summer reading will count towards the student s personal reading goal as they participate in Heritage Middle Strives for 25, a program that encourages reading. Students will learn how to earn incentives for this program during the first few weeks of school. Horizon students have additional requirements that will count towards the total books read (Information can be found on the Horizon link on the HMS website). Parents/Guardians: We strongly encourage you to be involved in your child s book choices. Books vary in level and content, so please help your child make appropriate choices. Please encourage your child to choose books that are within his/her Lexile Range. The student s Lexile score can be found on your child s CRCT results. If you have questions about whether a book is in your child s range, you can consult: http://www.lexile.com (go to: find a book). Target Lexiles for middle school are: 6-8 th grade 925-1185. You can also learn more about Lexiles by going to the HMS webpage and clicking the summer reading link. On that site is a list of fiction and nonfiction titles along with their Lexiles to help students who may be undecided on what book to read.
Because Reading is Essential, We Strive for 25!!!! Name Book # Strive for 25 Book Summary (fiction) for upcoming Sixth Graders 1: General Information about the Book Title: Author: Type of book: (e.g., fantasy, humor, science fiction, mystery, biography, non-fiction) 2: Character Main character: Description of character: The main character changes the following way by the end of the story: I can identify with the character when: 3: Setting Describe the time and place of the story: Comments about the setting: (e.g., makes the story exciting, has an important effect on the characters, is important to the story line, etc.) 4: Theme What is the author trying to say in this story? (e.g., Is there a moral to this story? Is there a lesson in life? Was there a problem facing the main character? If so, how did the main character resolve the problem?)
This is a story about (e.g., courage? working hard? doing the right thing? importance of friends? happiness? sadness?): 5: Plot/Action Summary of the story list the main events that happened in the story. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6: Conclusion A surprising event in the story: How did the story end? 7: Recommendation What was your general impression of the book? Would you recommend it? Please feel free to attach notebook paper if you do not have enough room in the blanks
Name Book # Strive for 25 Book Summary (nonfiction/informational text) for upcoming Sixth Graders 1: General Information about the Book Title: Author: 2: Summarize the book. What were the main points? 3: What was the most interesting thing you learned from this book? 4: Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? 5: Write 6 new words you learned from this book? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
6: Use complete sentences to explain WHY you chose to read a book about this particular topic. Give details. I selected this book because 7. If you were to meet the author of this book, what is ONE suggestion or compliment you would make about the book? Use a complete sentence to explain. 8: Choose TWO (or more) of the most interesting or exciting chapters or events in the book. Describe each one and state why you found each one interesting. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES. Describe Event #1 (with details) I found this chapter/event interesting because Describe Event #2 (with details) I found this chapter/event interesting because Please feel free to attach notebook paper if you do not have enough room in the blanks