Summer Reading Assignment for Incoming 6th Grade
Junior High Summer Reading Assignment
Grade 6- 2020-2021
Due Dates:
Directions:
1. Read Holes by Louis Sachar
2. Make annotations in your book for use on the exam.
3. Write a one (1) page handwritten summary of this novel. (See due date above.)
*Books are available at The Bookworm. 93 E. Daily Drive in Camarillo. Tel: (805) 482-1384.
Things to think about as you read:
· Define and explain what the theme of the novel is. Provide specific, concrete evidence (examples) from the novel along with analysis that explains how the examples support the theme.
· Know the order of major events in the novel.
· Recognize the character traits of major characters.
· Explain how the theme of the novel applies to one’s life and draw conclusions about the message the novel teaches universally.
· Be aware of any symbolism that may have been used, how it was used and why.
(The test questions may contain but are not limited to the ideas above.)
To ensure your best effort on the Summer Reading Exam, please do not wait until the end of summer to begin reading.
Focus of Study in Literature
Students are to read nightly for a minimum of 30 minutes and then respond in the reading journal during their independent reading. Students are required to bring their reading journals to class everyday. They are also required to have a copy of their book choice at home.
Focus of Study in English
Junior High Summer Reading Assignment
Grade 6- 2019-2020
Due Dates:
Directions:
1. Read Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen
2. Take notes as you read.
3. Make annotations in your book for use on the exam.
4. Write a one (1) page handwritten summary of this novel. (See due date above.)
*Books are available at The Bookworm. 93 E. Daily Drive in Camarillo. Tel: (805) 482-1384.
Things to think about in preparation for the exam:
To ensure your best effort on the Summer Reading Exam, please do not wait until the end of summer to begin reading.
Junior High Summer Reading Assignment
Grade 6- 2020-2021
Due Dates:
- Exam on the summer reading assignment will be given during the first week of school. The exam will be open-note and open-book. All students are required to take the exam during the first week regardless of having completed the reading. (Date to be announced.)
- Summary is due on the first day of school.
Directions:
1. Read Holes by Louis Sachar
2. Make annotations in your book for use on the exam.
3. Write a one (1) page handwritten summary of this novel. (See due date above.)
*Books are available at The Bookworm. 93 E. Daily Drive in Camarillo. Tel: (805) 482-1384.
Things to think about as you read:
· Define and explain what the theme of the novel is. Provide specific, concrete evidence (examples) from the novel along with analysis that explains how the examples support the theme.
· Know the order of major events in the novel.
· Recognize the character traits of major characters.
· Explain how the theme of the novel applies to one’s life and draw conclusions about the message the novel teaches universally.
· Be aware of any symbolism that may have been used, how it was used and why.
(The test questions may contain but are not limited to the ideas above.)
To ensure your best effort on the Summer Reading Exam, please do not wait until the end of summer to begin reading.
Focus of Study in Literature
- Journal Entries
- Vocabulary-Unit 1 exam Friday Sept. 27
- Various short stories of study
- Simile and Symbolism
- Creating color similes
- IXL
Students are to read nightly for a minimum of 30 minutes and then respond in the reading journal during their independent reading. Students are required to bring their reading journals to class everyday. They are also required to have a copy of their book choice at home.
Focus of Study in English
- Writing paragraphs using imagery that "show" and not just tell
- Topic sentences
- Grammar-Memorizing the 23 helping verbs and locating verb phrases in sentences
- Grammar Edits
Junior High Summer Reading Assignment
Grade 6- 2019-2020
Due Dates:
- Exam on the summer reading assignment will be given during the first week of school. The exam will be open-note and open-book. All students are required to take the exam during the first week regardless of having completed the reading.
- Summary due date: August 21, 2019
Directions:
1. Read Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen
2. Take notes as you read.
3. Make annotations in your book for use on the exam.
4. Write a one (1) page handwritten summary of this novel. (See due date above.)
*Books are available at The Bookworm. 93 E. Daily Drive in Camarillo. Tel: (805) 482-1384.
Things to think about in preparation for the exam:
- Describe the character of Mr. Grimes. Describe what he looks like, how he acts, his likes/dislikes, and his talents .
- Describe the character of Francis Tucket. Describe his personality, likes/dislikes, and talents.
- Be able to list two positive qualities of the major characters. Explain how you feel about this character. What can you learn from them?
- What lesson can be learned from this novel? Support your answer with evidence from the novel. How can you apply these lessons to your life?
- Know the order of major events in the novel.
- Explain and draw conclusions about what message the novel teaches universally.
To ensure your best effort on the Summer Reading Exam, please do not wait until the end of summer to begin reading.