"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
-Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"
-Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"
Summer is a time for hanging out with friends and family, having fun at the beach and sleeping in. It's also a time to read for pleasure! This summer, we would like to challenge you to read between four to six books. While six books is the number identified by educational researchers as the minimum number of books a student should read to maintain their reading level throughout the summer, we understand that books come in various sizes, page-lengths and complexity levels, hence - 4 to 6 books. Reading 4 - 6 books will keep your brain active, help you grown dendrites and will ensure you don't 'lose' any ground in your reading level over the summer! Plus it is really fun!!!
Engaging, silly, serious, scary, seriously scary, funny, and so much more, the books have all been selected in hopes that you will find literature that appeals to you. Pick at least one book from each category on the menu to read (Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Short Stories, Teacher Recommendation). The reading levels of each book differs - some are at a 5th grade reading level, and some are at a high school reading level, it's up to you to decide the books that are "just right" for you.
Want to know the reading level of your chosen books? Use the “Book Wizard” at www.scholastic.com to determine the reading level of each novel (in grade levels).
Note: You can also read a book of your choice and post a comment in the section it relates to. For example, you've read Hunger Games (this summer) - then your post would be in the "Fiction" section.
As a teenager, the book selections available to you will reflect more mature themes (abuse, bullying, depression, identity, violence, etc.), especially considering this s a 6th to 8th grade reading list. Please have a family conversation about your book selections to find the books that fit your reading level, maturity, and interests.
Our reading list is interactive. After reading a book you are invited to post a review, or a character summary or even a connection (text-to-text, text-to-world or text-to-self) of your book and we will respond. A review (You liked the book or did not like the book and why - NOT A SUMMARY.). Below are some guidelines for a good review:
-Keep the other readers interested in the book (i.e. don't give away any surprises NO SPOILERS PLEASE)
-Focus on telling the other readers why you liked or didn't like the book, rather than just writing a summary
-Write in academic language (proper spelling, grammar, etc.)
-Keep the length between 1 and 2 paragraphs
-Include your name and grade level (in the Fall)
To post your review:
1. Click on the category of the book (for example, 'Fiction)
2. Go to the bottom of that page. There will be a section that says "Comments".
3. Click on "Comments"
4. Type your review and 'publish'.
Note: If you'd like to order a book from any of the Scholastic Reading Clubs please use code: JGHYV.
Engaging, silly, serious, scary, seriously scary, funny, and so much more, the books have all been selected in hopes that you will find literature that appeals to you. Pick at least one book from each category on the menu to read (Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Short Stories, Teacher Recommendation). The reading levels of each book differs - some are at a 5th grade reading level, and some are at a high school reading level, it's up to you to decide the books that are "just right" for you.
Want to know the reading level of your chosen books? Use the “Book Wizard” at www.scholastic.com to determine the reading level of each novel (in grade levels).
Note: You can also read a book of your choice and post a comment in the section it relates to. For example, you've read Hunger Games (this summer) - then your post would be in the "Fiction" section.
As a teenager, the book selections available to you will reflect more mature themes (abuse, bullying, depression, identity, violence, etc.), especially considering this s a 6th to 8th grade reading list. Please have a family conversation about your book selections to find the books that fit your reading level, maturity, and interests.
Our reading list is interactive. After reading a book you are invited to post a review, or a character summary or even a connection (text-to-text, text-to-world or text-to-self) of your book and we will respond. A review (You liked the book or did not like the book and why - NOT A SUMMARY.). Below are some guidelines for a good review:
-Keep the other readers interested in the book (i.e. don't give away any surprises NO SPOILERS PLEASE)
-Focus on telling the other readers why you liked or didn't like the book, rather than just writing a summary
-Write in academic language (proper spelling, grammar, etc.)
-Keep the length between 1 and 2 paragraphs
-Include your name and grade level (in the Fall)
To post your review:
1. Click on the category of the book (for example, 'Fiction)
2. Go to the bottom of that page. There will be a section that says "Comments".
3. Click on "Comments"
4. Type your review and 'publish'.
Note: If you'd like to order a book from any of the Scholastic Reading Clubs please use code: JGHYV.