Welcome 7th Graders! Below are links to the summer reading requirements and book lists. The Summer Reading Letter lays out the specific requirements and the Summer Reading List has your book options, but overall you are required to read three books this summer – one book from List A, one from List B, and one free choice. Happy reading!
Directions: Research information about the life of author Mark Twain using the websites below. Using at least 5 different websites, take notes on the handout found in the English Class folder shared with you on Googledocs. Then, write an 1/2 – 1 page reflection on your findings. Have fun!
http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/learnmore/chronology.html
http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/index.php/research
http://www.cmgww.com/historic/twain/about/bio.htm
http://www.biography.com/people/mark-twain-9512564
http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/scrapbook/01_tom_sawyer/index.html
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1819876_1732953,00.html
http://mostateparks.com/park/mark-twain-birthplace-state-historic-site
Have You Met Edgar Allan Poe? – An Inquiry Project
Directions: Research information on Edgar Allan Poe and his poem “The Raven” using the websites below. Take handwritten notes on the handout given in class using at least five of the following websites. Then write a ½ – 1 page, double spaced, reflection on your findings.
Poe Video: “His own worst enemy”
The 2nd Quarter of the school year is underway! You can find the due dates for the Independent Reading Book Requirement here:
Independent Reading Due Dates Q2
Welcome to the new school year!
These first weeks we are spending some time discussing the importance that reading plays in all of our lives…past, present, and future. It is imperative that students read daily, and to help students get going on this, I’ve compiled a list of books that the current 7th Graders have listed as their favorites: 7th Grade Favorites Fall 2012.
You can also find this, and other recommendations, at my “Book Recommendations for Students” link to the right. Included there are award nominated books. It’s a great place to start your search if you don’t have a book you’re currently excited about!
Happy Reading! I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!
