SUMMER READING ALL STUDENTS GRADE 8

Union Township Public Schools Summer Reading, Grade 8 This information is also available on: www.twpunionschools.org SUMMER READING ALL STUDENTS GR...
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Union Township Public Schools Summer Reading, Grade 8

This information is also available on: www.twpunionschools.org

SUMMER READING

ALL STUDENTS GRADE 8

Directions: o Please read The Messenger. o You may purchase your book from Here’s the Story Book Store, located in Union Center. o You may also borrow your book from the Union Public Library. o A Summer Reading Assessment will be administered on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. o To prepare for the summer reading assessment, complete the attached study guide. o The study guide will not be graded; however, you will be able to use it when completing your summer reading assessment in class.

The Messenger by Lois Lowry Six years earlier, Matty had come to Village as a scrappy and devious little boy. Back then, he liked to be called the “Fiercest of the Fierce,” but since that time, Matt has grown into almost a man under the care of Seer, a blind man whose special sight had earned him the name. Now, Matty hopes he will soon be given his “true” name, and he hopes it will be Messenger. Strange things are taking place in Village. Once a utopian community that prided itself on its welcome to newcomers, Village will soon be closed to all outsiders. As one of the only people able to safely travel through the dangerous Forest, Matt must deliver the message of Village’s closing and try to convince Seer’s daughter, Kira, to return with him before it’s too late.

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Study Guide Questions 1. Who was Matty’s guardian? __________________________________________________________________________ 2. What once lighthearted activity in the community has now become something much more serious? __________________________________________________________________________ 3. What “defining mark” does Mentor have on his face? __________________________________________________________________________ 4. What is the name of Matty’s friend, and what trade did his family recently make? __________________________________________________________________________ 5. What “true name” did Matty someday want to receive? __________________________________________________________________________ 6. What happened to Gatherer? __________________________________________________________________________ 7. Who is Leader? (Hint: You should know him from another book by Lois Lowry) __________________________________________________________________________ 8. What was Matty’s punishment when he did something wrong (when he was younger)? __________________________________________________________________________ 9. What happened to make Leader realize that his former community had forgiven him for fleeing? __________________________________________________________________________ 10. What major change is being discussed in Village? __________________________________________________________________________ 11. Who is the leader of this movement for change? __________________________________________________________________________ What happened to the dogs Matty touched, and how does this affect Matty? __________________________________________________________________________ 12. What is ironic about the “Welcome” sign as you enter Village? __________________________________________________________________________ 13. What did some of the people chant when the new arrivals entered Village? __________________________________________________________________________

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14. What physical changes are happening with Mentor? __________________________________________________________________________ 15. According to Jean, what did her father (Mentor) trade in return for the love of Stocktender’s widow? __________________________________________________________________________ 16. What name did Leader give to Matty’s dog? __________________________________________________________________________ 17. How have Ramon and his sister changed since his family made a trade? __________________________________________________________________________ 18. What is Leader’s special gift? __________________________________________________________________________ 19. What does Seer want Matty to do for him? __________________________________________________________________________ 20. What advice did Leader give Matty about using his (Matty’s) gift? __________________________________________________________________________ 21. How long has it been since Matty last saw Kira? __________________________________________________________________________ 22. What was Kira’s response when Matty suggested “fixing” her? __________________________________________________________________________ 23. On page 153, what does Matty mean when he says, “I can fix a frog”? __________________________________________________________________________ 24. What “true name” does Matty receive? __________________________________________________________________________

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SUMMER READING HONORS ENGLISH GRADE 8

In addition to The Messenger, please read: Book Title: Graceling

Author Kristin Cashore

Directions:  You may purchase your books from Here’s the Story Book Store, located in Union Center.  You may also borrow your book from the Union Public Library.  Your summer reading assignment (#1) for Graceling will be due on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. You should work on this over the summer Graceling By Kristin Cashore Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight--she's a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king's thug. When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become Po's friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace--or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

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Assignment #2 – Complete using Graceling by Kristin Cashore This assignment is due by Tuesday, September 9th. Newspaper Book Report Assignment: Your Summer Reading Assignment takes the form of a newspaper. Using the following requirements, design and lay out your book report. Place the articles in the order they appear below. Directions:  Please read Graceling by Kristin Cashore.  You may purchase your book from Here's the Story Book Store, located at Union Center.  You may also borrow your book from the Union Public Library.  Complete the assignment below.

Requirements TITLE/NAME OF NEWSPAPER Create a title for your newspaper. It can be related to the book, your name, your school, or any other creative idea.

ARTICLES 1. Summary At the top of the first page, write a summary of your book in a well-developed paragraph. 1. Make sure your summary answers who, what, where, why, and when. 2. Create a headline that relates to the summary.

2. Main Character Write a brief article about the main character. 1. Describe who the character is, what she did, personality traits, and interesting things about the character. 2. Create a headline that relates to the article. 3. Draw a picture of your main character in a scene from the book.

3. Antagonist Write a brief article about the antagonist. 1. Explain why this person/thing is the antagonist. 2. Create a headline that relates to the article. 3. Draw a picture of your antagonist causing the problem.

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FEATURES 4. Book Review Write a review of the book. 1. Explain your likes and dislikes. 2. To whom would you recommend this book? Why? 3. Create a headline for your book review. 5. Editorial Choose an issue related to your book and take a position on it. 1. Write a letter to the editor describing how you feel about the issue. 2. Think carefully and honestly about what you want to say. 3. Create a headline for the editorial.

Newspaper Book Report Available Points 20 Points are available per section Spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be considered when grading each article.

1. Your summary answers the five W's in a well-developed paragraph. Your headline is creatively connected to the article. 2. Your article about the main character is written in a descriptive and insightful paragraph. Your headline is creatively connected to the article. 3. The article about the antagonist is written in a complete paragraph. Your headline is creatively connected to the article. 4. The book review includes a good explanation of what you liked and disliked about your book. Your headline is creatively connected to the book review. 5. Your editorial expresses an opinion and is insightful and well written. Your headline is creatively connected to your editorial.

Total Points:____________/100