7th Grade English Honors 2013 (pdf) - Cresskill Public Schools

Overview:Cresskill Middle School: English 7 Honors-Mrs. JanevskiSummer AssignmentWelcome to English 7 Honors! This summer, you are required to choose ONE of the six novels below to readand complete a related assignment for the novel.For your summer reading assignment, I recommend that you buy your own copy of the novel you choose sothat you may write in it, highlighting significant passages, or noting questions. When you engage in a dialoguewith a book in this manner, it is likely to affect you more deeply. If you choose not to buy the novel, it can beobtained from various local libraries, or feel free to download it to your wireless reading device. The summerreading assignment is an opportunity to capture the process of reading by working on various readingstrategies and identifying various narrative plot elements. Please refer to the rubric included in this packet.Due Dates: Summer Reading Assignment Due: September 9 th (first day of school) Book Test: Wednesday, September 11 thSummer Reading Assignment:You’re already a good reader, so you already know the strategies that good readers use. For this assignment,you must type it on the computer. You must hand in the assignment on the first day of school, with all of theparts completed. For each day late, there will be a 20% point deduction.Here are your reading options (choose ONE):*The novels do have multiple covers, so they may look different**Use the ISBN # to ensure you read the correct novelBook Cover Title Author ISBN #Drums, Girls andDangerous PieSonnenblick, Jordan 978-0439755207

Fever 1793 Anderson, Halse Laurie 978-0689848919Heat Lupica, Mike 978-0142407578Hoot Hiaasen, Carl 978-0440419396Theodore Boone:Grisham, John 978-0525425571Kid LawyerWhen Zachary BeaverCame to TownHolt, Kimberly Willis 978-0440229049Upon returning to school in September, you should be prepared to participate in a class discussion, completevarious activities and complete an assessment on the book you have read.

Your NameMrs. JanevskiEnglish 7 HonorsDatePart 1 - Work Cited:Last name, First name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.Medium of Publication.*The medium of publication is always print for novels.Part 2 – Summary:1. The summary must be (3) paragraphs in length.2. The first paragraph (exposition) should identify the major characters, providecharacter descriptions, and supply the setting(s) of the novel.3. The second paragraph (conflict) should discuss the conflict or struggle theprotagonist faces throughout the story.4. The third and final paragraph (denouement) should identify the resolution to theconflict, how the major characters have changed and what they have learned fromthe struggle. The last paragraph should also identify the theme of the novel.NOTE: This part must be a minimum of 1 page typed.Part 3 - Connection:1. Select and circle ONE of the following:a. A characterb. An eventc. A problemd. A solution2. Write one paragraph (at least 5-7 sentences) expressing a connection to or withone of the above elements. This connection could be a personal experience, anobservation about the outside world or your environment, or a comparison toanother novel, movie etc.3. Please remember to include topic and closing sentences AND a quotation, with thepage number, from the book that relates to your connection.Part 4- Critique:1. One paragraph critique of novel. Include your opinion. Support your opinion byusing examples and/or quotes from the novel. Discuss the author’s writingstyle, genre, etc.

Part 5- Answer the following question:1. List 3 examples of figurative language used by the author. Write the sentence andthe page number. Identify what figurative language is being used.Part 6-Write new vocabulary:1. List five new vocabulary words you’ve learned from the novel.**Next to the word, write the sentence from the novel.**Underline any context clues that may have helped you understand themeaning of the word.**Finally, write the dictionary definition along with the part of speech.**If you did not learn any new vocabulary, choose 5 words that may bedifficult for another student to understand.NOTE: All summaries must be typed and in the following format: Times New Roman orArial font, 12 point font, and double spaced Please attach the rubric to your report.

ENGLISH 7 HONORS: SUMMER READING RUBRICName: ______________________Title of Novel #1:____________________Task Score CommentWork Cited – Author’s name, title, wherepublished, publisher, copyright date, formatSummary Part 1- Written in paragraphformat, Clear explanation of exposition:characters with descriptions, setting1-2-31-2-3-4-5At least 1 paragraph in lengthSummary Part 2- Written in paragraphformat, Clear explanation of major conflict1-2-3-4-5At least 1 paragraph in lengthSummary Part 3- Written in paragraphformat, Clear explanation of denouement:resolution, how characters have changed, &theme1-2-3-4-5At least 1 paragraph in lengthConnection- Written in paragraph format,Connection with a character, event, conflictetc. Includes quotation from novel1-2-3-4-5At least 1 paragraph in lengthCritique— Written in paragraph format,Includes opinion of novel and quotation fromnovel1-2-3-4-5At least 1 paragraph in lengthFigurative Language—all parts completedaccuratelyNew Vocabulary— all parts completedaccuratelyGrammar/Mechanics- Word usage/SentenceStructure1-2-3-4-51-2-3-4-51-2-3Spelling/Punctuation/GrammarProper Format- Typed, Times New Romanor Arial font, 12 point font, and doublespaced, rubric attached, proper heading1-2-3Total Possible Points: _______ out of 44=_____________