Summer Reading Assignment: 7th Graders Students will read 3 books for the summer reading assignment: 1. All students will read a book selected as part of the Middle Years Program at Westland MS. All staff and students will read the same book. The book will be used as a basis for discussion and writing at the beginning of the school year. The selected MYP book is Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Completed assignment for Wonder should be returned to your STAR teacher in the fall. 2. One fiction book (student choice) Choose and read one work of fiction of your choice. On the next page are titles of books that students your ages have enjoyed. If nothing on this list interests you, visit your local library for other titles and choices. Lexile levels in parentheses give some idea of difficulty; the lower the lexile, the less complex the text. Complete the Summer Reading Graphic Organizer for Fiction and bring it to English class when school resumes in the fall. 3. One non-fiction book (curriculum related) Choose and read one non-fiction book choice. You may select either a biography or autobiography on a scientist, writer, politician, head of state, religious leader, explorer or inventor OR an informational book from the list of subjects below, which includes topics you will study in world studies and science classes in the coming year. Complete the Summer Reading Graphic Organizer for nonfiction and return the non-fiction graphic organizer to your Social Studies teacher in the fall.

World Studies Renaissance Islam Latin America Aztecs World Trade Life Science Human Body Cells Genetics Forensics Disease

7th grade Fiction The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Junior is growing up on the Spokane Indian reservation. Born with a variety of medical problems, he is picked on by everyone but his best friend. Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis The most famous kid in town faces down a two-faced lying preacher. Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass An unlikely friendship develops between three totally different and complete strangers after viewing a rare solar eclipse Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks A lonely teen makes friends outside of her three goofy brothers and deald with an annoying ghost. How to Rock Braces and Glasses by Meg Haston The ultimate mean girl gets some eyeglass and metal mouth justice. I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I want to be Your Class President by Josh Lieb An evil genius takes on the ultimate challenge: running for public office in the 7th grade. The Project by Brian Falkner Heart pounding danger surrounds an irreplaceable treasure: The world’s most boring book. Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath by Helene Boudreau As energetic and fresh as a salty sea breeze. Scrawl by Mark Shulman There’s more to this bully than meets the eye. Slake’s Limbo: 121 Days by Felice Holman How long could you survive in the subway system of NYC? The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott Siblings Josh and Sophie discover that the owner of a bookstore is none other than the famous Nicholas Flamel. American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang In this graphic novel, three linked tales blend traditional Chinese lore with contemporary high-school scenes to create a humorous message about acceptance. Axe Cop by Malachai Nicolle Axe Cop, an axe-wielding police officer, tries to save the world in this humorous graphic novel. Close to Famous by Joan Bauer Foster’s determination and her delicious home-baked cupcakes help her fit into her new home in Culpepper, West Virginia. Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah Outspoken and funny sixteen-year-old Amal, lover of shopping and television, decides to wear the hijab fulltime and perseveres despite resistance from classmates, townspeople, and even relatives. The Grimm Legacy

by Polly Shulman When Elizabeth begins working in the New York Circulating Material Repository, she learns that some of the objects (and people) aren’t as normal as they seem. Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer When an asteroid hits the moon and knocks it out of orbit, Earth as we know it is devastated. First in a series. The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine In 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelveyear- old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson Rafe’s plan to break every rule in the school handbook is soon out of his control. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Three girls spend an unforgettable summer in the 1960s with their long lost mother and learn about Black Power, revolution, and forgiveness. The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan Carter and Sadie find themselves thrust into ancient Egyptian lore when their father unleashes five Egyptian gods. First in a series. Smile by Raina Telgemeier In this graphic novel, Raina survives middle school after getting her front teeth knocked out in an accident. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Miranda receives a series of mysterious notes, but will she be too late to stop the tragedy the notes predict? The Wild Book by Margarita Engle In Cuba in 1912, Fefa struggles with dyslexia but earns to love reading as she writes in her diary, The WildBook.

Name:______________________________________Date:_________________________________

Summer Reading Graphic Organizer – Fiction Title of the Book:

Author:

Describe the plot of your novel: What is main conflict of you novel? The conflict in my novel is person vs._________________________________________.

Describe the conflict in your novel:

Describe the climax of the plot:

How is the conflict resolved:

Characterize the protagonist in your novel. Provide one character trait with three pieces of text evidence supporting that trait and include page numbers for the text evidence.

How is the setting important to the development of the plot? Describe the setting in detail and include examples from the text to support your response.

Describe a choice made by the main character and the impact that choice has subsequent events in the story.

Name:_________________________________________________Date:_____________________________ Summer Graphic Organizer: Nonfiction Give your nonfiction graphic organizer to your social studies teacher. Briefly summarize the overall main ideas and important details found in this text. Title of your book: ____________________________________ Author:_____________________________

What new terms or concepts from the text must the reader learn in order to understand the overall main idea?

Relate the information in this text to topic you have already studied in school or on your own.

Describe the information presented in this text that was most interesting to you.