Summer Reading News
Dr. Joe J. Bernal Middle School, Summer 2020
To cultivate and expand an interest in reading, the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teachers have created a summer reading program focused on student interest. Our goal is to engage all students in rigorous, high interest novels of their choice. Throughout the summer, students should actively read a novel and prepare to present their novel within the first grading period.
Who: For ELA Pre-AP students, summer reading is required. All other students are encouraged to participate.
How: Select a book from home, library, bookstore, online, or anywhere you find books! You may not select a book that was previously taught in school! See resources below.
Novel Choices: We have developed a list of suggested authors and popular novel lists you can pick from. Don’t forget to ask family members, friends, and teachers for novels to read.
Resources for Great Novels!
Popular Novel Lists
Book Talk
Students will present their chosen novel within the first grading period. You will need to be able to fluently communicate and elaborate about your experience with the novel. The following are some expectations to be prepared to talk about:
~ Did you like your novel? Why or why not?
~ Who is the main character and how has the main character changed since the beginning of the story?
~ What do you wish you could change or knew more about?
~ If you were the author, would you write a sequel?
~ Who would you cast in the movie version of this novel?
~ What do you think the author wants the audience to learn from the story?
~ How are you different and/or similar to the same from the main character?
~ How does the main character of this novel compare to your all-time favorite character?
Teachers may require students to add material to their presentation beyond a verbal presentation. Please contact Mrs. Treanna Gloria, Department Coordinator, with any questions. treanna.gloria@nisd.net
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