Freedom Middle School
8th Grade 2009 Summer Reading
Below you will find a
broad range of books in subject matter and reading level. You are to choose ONE (1) of the books
from the list to read; then complete the activities on the back of this sheet.
A
Heart Divided Maximum Ride: SchoolÕs Out
Forever
Cherie
Bennett & James Patterson
Jeff
Gottesfeld
High
Heat Life
as We Knew It
Carl
Deuker Susan
Pfeffer
House
of the Scorpion Chew
on This
Nancy
Farmer Eric
Schlosser & Charles Wilson
Bronx
Masquerade Peak
Nikki
Grimes Roland
Smith
13
Little Blue Envelopes Drums,
Girls, & Dangerous Pie
Maureen
Johnson Jordan
Sonnenblick
Slam Emako
Blue
Walter
Dean Myers Brenda
Woods
Summer Reading
Assignment
___/5 points - Book Title
____________________Author_________________
___/25 points -
Characterization:
The
personality of a character is revealed in several ways (what he/she says, what
he/she thinks, the effects he/she has on others, his/her actions, and his/her looks). Choose two of these characterization
techniques and explain
why this is important to determining what type of person the main character is.
Technique #1:
___________________ Explanation:______________________
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Technique #2:
___________________ Explanation:______________________
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___/10 points
-Setting:Time period:________________Place:______________
___/35
points-Summary: Give a summary of the plot elements in 5-8 sentences.
___/15 points-
Describe the theme or life lesson in one well written sentence.
___/10 points -Would you recommend this book to your friends? Why or Why not?