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Summer Packet

7th GRADE
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT

REQUIRED - During the summer, read and enjoy three (3) books. Select books you'll like from the list provided so that you'll have a good time reading. After all, it's summer. For each of your books, please complete a READING LOG. These will be collected during the first week of school.

SILVER TEAM ONLY -- Please be sure that one of your reading choices is the book, Within Reach: My Everest Story by Mark Pfetzer. We will share experiences in class about the theme(s) of this story.

Suggested reading from the Ferguson Library.


EXTRA CREDIT - Read a fourth book (or fifth, or sixth...!!).
You may either illustrate an important scene from the book, complete another log, or make a book jacket.

READING LOG
On a separate sheet of paper(s), please complete this Reading Log. Remember to complete one Reading Log for each book you read. Remember to use good handwriting, grammar, spelling, and punctuations skills. This assignment can be typed (12 pt.).

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Reading Log Name _______________________________

Title and author _____________________________________________________________

Date started _______________ Date finished _______________ # of pages ______

1. Why did you choose this book? ______________________________________________

2. Summarize its contents: ___________________________________________________

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3. How do you rate this book? (circle one or fill in your own adjective)

exciting interesting okay dull ____________________

4. Why did you give the book that rating? (give details and specific examples)

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5. Share this information with someone, either an adult or a friend.
Discuss the book with them. Please have them sign and date this sheet.

X ______________________________/__________

Signature/date