Dear 7th Graders: The 'other' one had the wrong books listed...oops...THIS ONE is right..
I am excited for us to begin working together to collect as much information as we can. I enjoyed your 6th grade year so much. Have a great summer.
Both assignments are due on the first day of school.
Our Lady of Loretto 7th Grade Summer Reading Requirement
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” Richard Steele
During the summer, students need to read 2 books. Book #1 must be Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.
Requirements for Book #1: Where the Red Fern Grows:
1. Students need to purchase a three-section notebook; this will be the same notebook that will be used throughout the year in 7th grade.
2. Students need to get a copy of Where the Red Fern Grows.
3. The first section of the notebook needs to be labeled vocabulary.
4. The second section of the notebook needs to be labeled grammar.
5. The third section of the notebook needs to be labeled literature.
6. In the literature section, students need to respond and reflect on the reading at the end of each chapter. This includes summarizing the chapter and reflecting on the meaning and theme of the story.
7. In the vocabulary section, students need to create three columns. In the first column, write down the unfamiliar word, guess the meaning and write it down in the second column, then look it up and write a synonym for it in the third column.
or follow the links from OLL’s school website to “Teen Web” You will find libraries with reading lists.
Please respond to book #2 by writing a summary of the book in the following manner:
One page, typed, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman format in the following manner. The book, (insert title here), by (insert author here), TELLS or DESCRIBES of EXPLAINS what? (finish the thought)
Then give me three reasons why you can make that statement. Don’t tell me, “The reason is….”
You may email me through schoolnotes if you have any questions.
Additionally, during the year our literature units will parallel your history units and you will be required to get the following four books:
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
The Samurai's Tale by Erik Haugaard
The Captive by Scott O'Dell
I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Barton de Trevino
Thank you. You may email me with any questions through this website, schoolnotes...
Ms. c
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