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May 2018 To the Parents and Incoming Middle School Students: Shelton is committed to the intellectual development of each student. For this reason, the English department is continuing the summer reading program. Requirements for all incoming 8 th graders: At the beginning of May, you and your student selected a book from the Shelton Summer Reading List. This is the book that your student will read for summer reading. Books on tape are permitted. Follow the instructions in this packet to complete both a written book report and a display board for the novel. The display board will take the place of the project that students have competed in years past. Have the following ready to turn in on the first day of school: 1. Written report on the novel, including pre-writes and rough drafts 2. Display board We hope the students enjoy their summer reading. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Graves at tgraves@shelton.org, Susan Ruff at sruff@shelton.org or Lisa Tyler at ltyler@shelton.org. Sincerely, Shelton Middle School English Teachers Page 1

1. Paragraph 1 INTRO/THESIS (minimum of 2 sentences) A. In sentence 1, state the title and author, and then describe the story. B. In sentence 2, discuss the main character(s) and what he/she experiences. Examples: 1. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is an exciting tale of pirates and danger. It tells the story of Jim Hawkins and his adventures searching for buried treasure. 2. The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane gives a vivid description of battle during the Civil War. The novel tells the story of Henry Fleming, who is horrified about fighting the enemy. 2. Paragraph 2 SETTING A. In sentence 1, state the setting of the book. Example: The Giver takes place in a futuristic world where there is no color. B. Finish the paragraph by telling: 1. When Examples: the summer of 1895; the present; over a period of six years 2. Where Examples: Sam lives in a pioneer home; in the northeast; in a makebelieve world; in a small house and the woods nearby 3. Sensory images (smells, sounds, sights) Examples: There are vividly colored flowers; snow-capped mountains; The cave was dark and damp smelling; dusty and dry; Casey noticed the smell of honeysuckle; sounds of trickling water Page 2

3. Paragraph 3 MAIN CHARACTER A. Pre-write *Complete the attached sheet for your character web. This pre-write must be turned in with the report. B. In the first sentence, name the main character(s) and use the personality traits from your character web. Example: The main character in The Giver is Jonas, an intelligent boy who shows incredible courage. C. Finish the paragraph with a description of the character(s). Use your character web. Example: Jonas is eleven years old and has a younger sister. In the community, everyone dresses the same, so he wears simple, plain clothes and a tunic. Although the community focus is Sameness, Jonas is definitely unique. One of his distinctive traits is his intelligence. (Give examples from the story ) Another important trait is his courage. Jonas shows courage when (Give examples from the story.) Page 3

4. Paragraph 4 PLOT (This paragraph is a summary paragraph.) A. The first sentence will have three parts: Examples of sentence 1: 1. Identify the book 2. Select a verb *See the attached verb list for summaries. 3. Finish the thought Part 1 (identify) Part 2 (verb) Part 3 (finish thought) The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a large quantity of various foods until he forms a cocoon and falls asleep. Ancient Egypt describes the everyday life of Egyptians who lived 3000 years ago. Forrest Gump entertains the reader with a touching story and a quick review of history. B. Follow these steps to finish the paragraph with a summary of the plot: 1. Pre-write: *Complete the attached pre-write sheet. This pre-write must be turned in. 2. Write your summary. Follow your list of main events, but add information if necessary. Use transitions if needed, and write good, clear sentences. 3. Summaries do not need a formal conclusion. Just following your list of events will bring you to the end of your summary. Don t force an awkward-sounding conclusion. Page 4

5. Paragraph 5 FAVORITE PART A. Identify a favorite part of the story. Example: One of the best parts of the novel is when Sam gets his new puppy. B. Explain the details of this part of the story. It may be helpful to do this orally first. Have someone listen as you describe this event, then write the rough draft. C. Explain why you chose this part. 6. Paragraph 6 AUTHOR TECHNIQUE A. In the first sentence, name the author and one technique used in the book. *See the attached list of author techniques. Example: John Steinbeck provides effective similes throughout the story. B. Give two examples of this technique from the book. One example should be directly quoted from the book. Include the page number at the end of the quote. Example: Steinbeck describes Lennie s walk as, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags its paws (2). C. End your paragraph with a statement about how this technique adds to the story. Example: The use of flashbacks in Walk Two Moons creates a mood of growing tension. Page 5

7. Paragraph 7- CONCLUSION (YOUR OPINION) A. In the first sentence, state your opinion. Examples: 1. Although The Giver had a strange ending, it is a book worth reading. 2. Even though Tuck Everlasting did not have action or suspense, it was still entertaining. B. Describe your thoughts about the book. If you are saying something negative, say it in an appropriate way. Give a solid reason to support your views. Examples: 1. The story forces the reader to think about. 2. This novel teaches an important lesson about C. To whom would you recommend this book? Why? Examples: 1. Readers who are looking for a story about people and relationships should read Walk Two Moons. 2. The Giver will be enjoyed by anyone who likes mysterious novels that keep the reader guessing. Page 6

Written Book Report Requirements Final paper Must be typed, 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced Heading & Title Include your name and the date. Your title should be: A Book Report on Title of Summer Reading Book Paragraphs and spacing Indent paragraphs. Double space. Do not leave an extra blank line between paragraphs. Put only one space between words Put two spaces ONLY after periods and other end marks. Do not put a space before commas. Do not put a space before end quotation marks. Spelling Use spell check AND an editor. Pre-writes Rough draft Turn in the character web and pre-write for the plot paragraph BEHIND the final paper. One rough draft must be turned in BEHIND pre-writes. Your rough draft should show evidence of revisions and editing. Other Periods go INSIDE quotation marks. Italicize the titles of books when typing. (Underline book titles when writing.) What to turn in In this order: title page, final copy, rough draft, and prewrites. All must be STAPLED together, ready to hand in on the first day of school. Page 7

Verb List for Summaries compares defines describes acknowledges adds advises answers asks asserts assures blames captures clarifies classifies confirms confronts confuses considers contrasts critiques explains gives lists defends demonstrates denounces depicts discourages encourages endorses entertains entices enumerates evaluates explores expresses features furnishes identifies illustrates presents shows tells invites judges mentions names offends offers praises predicts proposes provides recommends simplifies solves suggests supports teaches traces Page 8

Author Technique An author technique, or literary device, is a tool or technique that an author uses to makes his writing more interesting to the reader. Technique Description Example simile the comparison of two unlike things, using like or as From Pinballs: The two old ladies looked like matching salt and pepper shakers. hook a compelling first sentence in a novel or chapter that grabs the interest of the reader From The Giver: It was the beginning of December and Jonas was beginning to be frightened. cliffhanger a sentence ending a chapter with suspense or tension, making the reader want to find out what happens next From The Giver: Jonas bowed his head and searched through his mind. What had he done wrong? symbolism an object, person, place, or action that stands for something larger than itself In Lord of the Flies the conch shell represents authority, and leadership. A rose is often a symbol of love and beauty; a skull can be a symbol of death; spring and winter often symbolize youth and old age. In The Black Pearl the manda diablo represents greed, evil while the Madonna statue represents purity, and unselfishness. flashback a return to the past in the story The Black Pearl is an entire flashback to the story of Ramon s youth. Page 9

Technique Description Example foreshadowing the author gives a hint of something that will happen later on in the story The author could use a thunderstorm to give a hint of the violence that occurs later in his story. metaphor a comparison of two things that are different - this is not the same as simile because a metaphor does not use like or as Life is a hard road. or Life is like a box of chocolates. personification giving human qualities to things From The Black Pearl: The great pearl caught the light, gathered it, and softened it into a moon of dark fire. The winter wind is unkind, with such rude breath. hyperbole exaggeration From tall tales: He dug his hatchet down to the center of the earth. onomatopoeia the use of words whose sounds imitate the meanings The rising wind growled, roared, and howled. Buzz. Tap, tap, tap. alliteration the repetition of similar sounds in a group of words Stumbling slowly, they silently surveyed the silvery moonlit landscape. Page 10

Pre-write: Character Web Example from the book Quote from book: Example from the book Quote from the book Personality trait #1 Example from the book Character Personaility trait #2 Personality trait #3 Example from the book Example from the book Example from the book Quote from story Page 11

Pre-Write: Plot Paragraph/Summary Use this sheet to sort out the MAIN EVENTS that happen in the story. What happened 1 st? What happened next? How did the story end? Page 12

DISPLAY BOARD Left Side: Complete the appropriate Character Map, add clothes that reflect your character, and place this at the top. Copies of the character maps are on the next two pages. Write a paragraph explaining whether you would want this character as a friend. Be sure to explain why or why not. Center: Your original design for the book cover Include the title, author, and a colored illustration Right Side: Your summary of the novel goes at the top. Below this, give the book 1-4 stars with a 4 being the best and an explanation of your ranking. Character Map Summary Friend or Foe Rating Page 13 Cover Design

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