St. Andrew Apostle School
Summer 2011 Required Reading
“ENGAGE YOUR MIND 24 / 7!
READ, READ, READ IN 2011!”
Grades 6, 7 and 8 required reading list
Lorraine Bentley, St. Andrew Apostle Librarian Media Specialist.
GRADE SIX, SUMMER 2011 REQUIRED READING
Students entering sixth grade will read three books this summer, ON MY HONOR, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Note cards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
Required Book
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Marion Dane Bauer | ON MY HONOR |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
- Your first and last name and grade
- Title and Author of the book
- Setting -- Time and Place of the story
- A list of MAIN characters
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2011. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Sixth Graders' Enjoyment. Welcome to Grade 6! Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!
GRADE SEVEN, SUMMER 2011 REQUIRED READING
Students entering seventh grade will read three books this summer, HOLES, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Note cards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
Required Book
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Louis Sachar | Holes |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
- Your first and last name and grade
- Title and Author of the book
- Setting -- Time and Place of the story
- A list of MAIN characters
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2011. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Seventh Graders' Enjoyment. Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!
GRADE EIGHT, SUMMER 2011 REQUIRED READING
Students entering eighth grade will read three books this summer, RED KAYAK, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Note cards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
Required Book
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Priscilla Cummings | RED KAYAK |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
- Your first and last name and grade
- Title and Author of the book
- Setting -- Time and Place of the story
- A list of MAIN characters
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2011. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Eighth Graders' Enjoyment. Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!