2022 Farristown Middle School
Summer Reading Project
Dear Farristown Middle School Parents/Guardians and Students:
We are looking forward to summer break, and we hope that reading will play a part in your summer fun and relaxation time. At each of the Madison County middle schools, the staff and administration are working year round to help improve the literacy skills of each of our students. Research suggests that summer reading not only sustains reading skills among students, but it enhances overall reading abilities. The more students read, the stronger their vocabulary and reading comprehension becomes.
We are requiring ALL students to read ONE book and complete a project. Examples of these can be found in the chart below. Along with the book project, we ask that students PASS at least 5 iReady Reading lessons on their pathway by July 27th. Students will not have access to their pathway after this date. Passing additional lessons will earn you bonus points in your ELA class at the beginning of the year. You can log your progress toward these lessons in the chart on the back of this page.
Language Arts 6th, 7th, or 8th grade Reading Project Requirements:
- Choose ONE novel or non-fiction book (minimum 100 pages)
- Book MUST NOT be a book read previously as a class in school
- Complete ONE of the following book projects:
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Poster (scene, timeline, etc.) |
Book Review |
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PowerPoint/Google Slides Presentation |
Video Presentation (commercial, interview, scene, song) |
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Model |
Write an alternate ending |
**Projects are due the 1st Monday that school is back in session
- Presentation: Each student will complete a 5-10 minute presentation on their summer reading selection. Presentations should include the following information:
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Novel (If you read a book that told a story) |
Non-Fiction (If you read a fact-based book) |
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**The book project, presentation and iReady lessons will count as an assessment grade in language arts class**
Where to check out novels/books:
- Madison County Public Library
- Book Mobile
- The school may have some available
Or, you can purchase books at a local store.
Book Suggestions:
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Rebound by Kwame Alexander
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Restart by Gordon Korman
The Thing About Leftovers by C.C. Payne
OCDaniel by Wesley King
Free Verse by Sarah Dooley
Student Name:______________________________ 22-23 Grade Level:_____________
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