` Middle School Summer Reading List – 2016 6 th Literature: Read Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls over the summer. A test will be given in Literature class over the assigned book on the first Monday of school. 6 th Geography: Read The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney over the summer. We will go over the book and complete a poster project the first week of school. 7 th Grade: Choose either The Sign of the Beaver or The Witch of Blackbird Pond both by Elizabeth George Speare. Assignment for The Sign of the Beaver is to make a list of skills that were learned from the Indians. Second, in a paragraph explain how Matt could use these skills when his parents arrive back home. Assignment for The Witch of Blackbird Pond is to make a list of reasons why someone was considered a witch. Then make a list of the punishments that were given or could possibly be given to someone who was thought of as a witch. Read King George: What was his Problem? The Whole Hilarious Story of the American Revolution by Steven Sheinkin Illustrated by Tim Robinson. Assignment for King George: What was his Problem? Is to complete the comprehension worksheet (see link Summer Reading menu). Students must answer each question in complete sentences, using evidence from the text as much as possible. 8 th Grade: Select 2 books: Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Green (World War II - love story) The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen (World War II - Holocaust time) The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis (racial unrest - 1960’s) Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred Taylor (sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry) Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry by Mildred Taylor (racial unrest) Out of Dust by Karen Hesse (Dust Bowl) Little Women by Louise May Alcott (Civil War time in the North) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (1830’s along the Mississippi River) Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne (Holocaust) Write a one page (typed) summary of each book. Include what makes the book “historical fiction.” We hope you enjoy the books that you read this summer. If you have any questions, email [email protected]. We are looking forward to a great year in 8th grade American Studies. Vallye Blanton

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6th Literature: Read Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls over the summer. A test will be given in Literature class over the assigned book on the first Monday of school.

6th Geography: Read The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney over the summer. We will go over the book and complete a poster project the first week of school.

7th Grade: Choose either The Sign of the Beaver or The Witch of Blackbird Pond both by Elizabeth George Speare. Assignment for The Sign of the Beaver is to make a list of skills that were learned from the Indians. Second, in a paragraph explain how Matt could use these skills when his parents arrive back home. Assignment for The Witch of Blackbird Pond is to make a list of reasons why someone was considered a witch. Then make a list of the punishments that were given or could possibly be given to someone who was thought of as a witch. Read King George: What was his Problem? The Whole Hilarious Story of the American Revolution by Steven Sheinkin Illustrated by Tim Robinson. Assignment for King George: What was his Problem? Is to complete the comprehension worksheet (see link Summer Reading menu). Students must answer each question in complete sentences, using evidence from the text as much as possible.

8th Grade: Select 2 books: Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Green (World War II - love story) The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen (World War II - Holocaust time) The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis (racial unrest - 1960’s) Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred Taylor (sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry) Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry by Mildred Taylor (racial unrest) Out of Dust by Karen Hesse (Dust Bowl) Little Women by Louise May Alcott (Civil War time in the North) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (1830’s along the Mississippi River) Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne (Holocaust) Write a one page (typed) summary of each book. Include what makes the book “historical fiction.” We hope you enjoy the books that you read this summer. If you have any questions, email [email protected]. We are looking forward to a great year in 8th grade American Studies. Vallye Blanton