Ms. Stanshine, Mr. Wagner and Mrs. Nafe's Reading List
Summer Reading 2016
Choose ONE of the following books and read it this summer. Complete the attached worksheet and have it verified (signed) by a parent or librarian. Bring the completed worksheet to school with you on the first day of school. This will be your first grade of the new year!
Fiction:
The Bully by Paul Langan
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Nonfiction:
Soul Surfer by Bethaney Hamilton
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Kennett High School
Modified English and Reading
Summer Reading Assessment for 2016
Name: Grade Course
Title: Author:
I verify that has completed his/her summer reading.
Parent / Guardian / Librarian Signature Date
1.Rate the book out of five stars and explain your rating in 2-3 sentences:
2. Cite a memorable passage of at least three sentences / 20 words from the book. Identify the location of the passage in your book and copy word for word from the text.
Page Number: Short Passage:
In at least two sentences, explain why you feel the passage is worth remembering (consider importance
within the text or connection to your life):
3. Describe yourimpression of the main character. First, identify and describe the main character. Then
explain and defend your opinion of him/her with at least two specific examples from the text.
Main character/description:
Your opinion with support:
4. Identify the most important event in the story and explain how it impacts the characters/events. Consider how it changes the story or how it affects the main conflict or characters.
Summarize event:
Explain effect:
5. To highlight the significance of the book for you, respond to ONE of the questions below in five or more sentences. Explain your response with specific evidence from the text.
• What did you learn about life as a result of reading this book?
• How has the book changed your thinking or feeling?
• How has the book challenged your opinions or views on life?