English Books
Students are required
to read three English books. The English books are categorized
by Accelerated Reader levels. A student's reading level is
determined by the Star report which is to be included in the final
report card mailing. See the Middle
School Reading List.
Students are required to write one book report on one of the English
books AND 3x5 cards for the other books showing author, title,
reading level (English), number of pages, and a brief summary.
For the book report, follow the guidelines below for each grade
level.
The book report and summary cards
must be turned in on the first day of school.
5th & 6th Grades
Change the Ending: After
reading a book, write a brief summary of how it ended. No more than ˝ page.
On a separate piece of paper, write a different ending. This must be
one page. Everything is in pencil and cursive. Remember the ending has to be
different; it doesn’t mean it has to be better.
Summary ˝ page (50): Brief description of characters and
plot. Detailed description of how the book ended.
Ending Change 1 page (100): Detailed description of how it ends.
Use at least 5 lines of dialogue. (Remember: , “ and .” ) No violence
or gory details.
7th Grade
Write a five paragraph essay in which you explain the plot in the
first body paragraph, the characters in the second body paragraph and what
you learned from reading the book in the last body paragraph. In the closing
paragraph, make a recommendation as to whether a person should or should not
take the time to read the book. Explain why (or why not).
8th Grade
Draw a new cover of the book using your knowledge of the conflict, themes,
and symbols found within the book. Write a paragraph explaining your
artistic choices. Then in 100 words write a summary of the book. |
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Arabic Books
Students are required to read one Arabic book. Arabic books are
available at the Pasadena Central Library AND through
www.noorart.com. For the Arabic book
report, use the guidelines below corresponding to the level of
Arabic class the student will be in next year.
The book report must be turned in on the first day of school.
Arabic Book Report for Grades 5-8
Use this form for doing your report if
you will be in regular Arabic with Mrs. Zayat.
Beginner Arabic Book Report for Grades
5-8
Use this form for doing your
report if you will be in beginner Arabic with Mrs. Tizani. |
