WOODSTREAM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Upper School English Department SCHOOL OF LOGIC & SCHOOL OF RHETORIC 2018 SUMMER READING PROGRAM It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. J.K. Rowling RATIONALE FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM In keeping with our motto to honor God by ensuring each student is straight, strong, and sharp, we have established a recommended summer reading program that reinforces and strengthens reading and writing skills. Our commitment to be a college preparatory school with a biblical worldview enables us to read a variety of writings that aid students in developing an appreciation for literature as well as learning how to think both biblically and critically as they prepare for life beyond the doors of the Academy. This summer the students will be able to select the three (3) books that they desire to read for the summer. Even though a recommended summer list is provided, students have the option of choosing books that are not listed. Students will have a book selection form and will be required to have a parent s signature for each book selected and read. The goal of summer reading is to create an environment where literature comes alive. The projects associated with the summer reading are listed below. Project #1: Movie Poster Book Report Project Due Date: First Day of School Students will create a movie poster for one of the books that they have read this summer. Details for the project are attached. Project #2: A Video Book Review Project Due Date: The first week of school Students will create a video book review on the second book read during the summer. Instructions for completing the assignment will be given the second day of school. Page 1
Project #3: Literary Analysis Project Due Date: The third week of school This multi-step process will serve as the foundation for how students will write their literary analysis essays during the school year. Students will receive a packet the second week of school and will be guided through the prewriting, writing, and revising and editing process on their third summer reading choice. We are look forward to seeing what you learned!!! Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Page 2
2018 RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING LIST School of Logic Grades 7 & 8 SCHOOL OF LOGIC Framed by James Ponti The Secret of Zoom by Lynne Jonell Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomon The Last Day by Dorrian Cirrone Spring Break Mistake by Allison Gutknecht If the Magic Fits by Susan Maupin Schmidt The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd Shakespeare s Secret by Elise Broach Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey God s Smuggler by Brother Andrew The Trojan War by Olivia Coolidge Master Cornhill by Eloise Jarvis McGraw A Single Shard Linda Sue Park The Great and Terrible Quest by Margaret Lovett Thi Ph t b U k A th i li d Page 3
2018 RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING LIST School of Rhetoric Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 SCHOOL OF RHETORIC York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Guts and Glory: The American Civil War by Ben Thompson The Mysterious Affairs of Styles by Agatha Christie The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats The Odds of Getting Even by Sheila Turnage Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman The Gallery by Laura Marx Fitzgerald The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth by Katherine Woodfine The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine Woodfine Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan God s Will, God s Best for Your Life by Josh McDowell & Kevin Johnson Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Watasuki Houston & James D. Houston Peace Child Don Richardson Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck God and Politics by Gary Scott Smith, editor Eternity in Their Hearts by Don Richardson Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin A Separate Peace by John Knowles Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Brave Companions by David McCullough Jacob, I Have Loved by Katherine Patterson Page 4 Thi Ph t b U k A th i li d
2018 SUMMER READING BOOK SELECTION PERMISSION SLIP Student s Name Grade at the start of the school year Book Title and Author #1 Book Title and Author #2 Book Title and Author #3 My child received permission to read each book listed above for the 2018 Summer Reading Program at Woodstream Christian Academy. Parent s Signature Date Please submit this form on the first day of school to your English teacher. Page 5
MOVIE POSTER BOOK REPORT PROJECT Project Description: For this book report you will be required to create a movie poster based on the book you have read. Imagine your book is being made into a movie and you are in charge of advertising! You will be graded on your creativity, attention to detail, as well as the information that you provide. The poster will be presented in class and explained. It should look like a movie poster that you see in the theatres informative and interesting to the viewer. Project Requirements: Must be created on a poster paper or poster board. Use different types of art supplies for your poster (marker, paint, glitter, color pencils, crayons, etc.). Be creative! Title of novel must be in large writing and should stand out on your movie poster. The author s name will appear on the poster as the director. Your name will appear on the poster as the producer. A major illustration or collage should be the focus of your poster. It should give the audience a good idea of the setting & a major plot element (significant scene) of the novel. DO NOT COPY THE BOOK COVER! A minimum of TWO quotes shall be incorporated on the poster. The main characters of the novel will be the cast in your movie. Choose famous movie stars or television stars and cast them in the different character roles for your movie. The stars of your movie should be named on your poster (you may print or cut out pictures of these actors if you wish, but not required). The movie poster must have a Tag Line that interests the audience and describes the basic plot/theme of the movie. (For example: Shrek used The greatest fairy tale never told and Charlotte s Web used Help is coming from above ) A rating of the novel must be on the poster. Example: OR Recommended for the movie fan seeking a suspenseful and exciting adventure! Not recommended for the movie fan that hopes to be entertained and thrilled.
Name Directions: Complete this after you read your book. This will assist you in completing your project and in your presentation. Attach to the back of poster. Book Title: Author: # of pages: Describe the setting(s) of your book. Describe the celebrities that you would choose to play the characters from your novel. Explain why he/she is a strong choice. (Explain for all 3.) Summarize the plot of your book in a paragraph.
Examples of real life Movie Posters. These are Tag Lines! Other Examples of Tag Lines Finding Nemo: There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They re looking for one. 101 Dalmatians: So many dogs, so little time. Monster s Inc: You won t believe your eye. Lord of the Rings: One ring to rule them all. Star Wars: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away
Example of Finished Movie Poster Project! Book Title Tag Line Illustration: I chose to print pictures that relate to my book and make a collage. Feel free to hand draw. How the picture looks is your choice! Director: Author of Book Producer: Your Name Celebrities names listed as the character that you chose them to play. Rate the book 1 to 5 stars. 2 Quotes from your book. ATTACH BOOK INFORMATION PAGE TO THE BACK OF YOUR POSTER!