English 8 Summer Reading Assignment
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Summer is a great time to sit down and read a good book! This year’s summer reading assignment for English 8 is an excerpt from the novel MAUS by Art Spiegelman. You must read the excerpt and answer EVERY question on this packet. You may either handwrite or type your answers – your choice! Packets can be found on the Barton website if you want to type your answers. Each question MUST be answered in complete sentences unless stated otherwise.
DUE DATE: st This assignment is due on the 1 d ay of school. Thursday, August 13, 2020 ***As plans for the 20-21 school year are developed, please watch the Barton Facebook and website for updates.***
If you have any questions or concerns about the assignment during the course of the summer, please email one of the 8th grade English teachers. Additionally, the assignment will also be posted on the Barton Jr. High Google Classroom: code mjc47kj
Required Assignment #1: 1. Read the excerpt from MAUS by Art Spiegelman. 2. Vocabulary Squares. 3. Character Connections 4. Closer Review
Recommended Assignment #2: Read ONE book of your choice on your reading level. Upon returning to school, students are expected to read up to four books per nine weeks for the AR Reading Bingo Card.
Please encourage your student to read this summer. We know the best way to get better at reading is to read! We have great expectations for our students this coming year and one of them is that all students read. If you need more information about summer reading or our independent reading program, please contact Sarah Huddleston, Literacy Instructional Facilitator at Barton Junior High (864-5051) or email at [email protected].
Excerpt from MAUS by Art Spiegelman (From: Pearsonrealize.com Student Edition) Spiegelman tells the story of his parents, Vladek and Anja Spiegelman, who survived the Holocaust. At the start of this excerpt, Vladek and Anja are living in hiding with Mrs. Motonowa, whose husband does not know she is hiding Jews. They arrange a meeting with smugglers at the house of a woman named Mrs. Kawaka to discuss plans to be smuggled out of Poland.
Vocabulary Squares
Excerpt Maus by Art Spiegelman
1. Ghetto (noun) -- a run down section of a city in 2 Illegal (adj) -- against the law which Jews were required to live picture or symbol: picture or symbol:
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3. Smugglers (noun) -- someone who imports or 4. Bunker (noun) -- a large container for hiding exports goods against the law or protection picture or symbol: picture or symbol:
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5. Commotion (noun) -- loud uproar or 6. Parcel (noun) -- a package or box disturbance picture or symbol: picture or symbol:
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Character Connections
Excerpt Maus by Art Spiegelman
In each box, include a brief description of each character listed and a significant quote that either Directions: that character says or someone says about the character that supports the description (include the frame number). Some have already been done for you.
Vladek Spiegelman: Anja’s husband who wants to escape Poland to go to Hungary, so they can be free. He is the mouse in the black suit and sometimes black hat. While visiting his cousin and on the train, he is disguised as a pig. Descriptions: Quote: Frame # ● “To visit my cousin and see where he’s hiding” If we do go to 16 Hungary, he may be better off here with you!”
● Sentimental (feeling emotionally attached to someone or something)
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Anja Spiegelman: Vladek’s wife who wants to stay in Poland. She is the female mouse with a flower in her hat and a white jacket. Descriptions: Quote: Frame # ● “No, Vladek! You're crazy! It’s too dangerous!” 9
● Paranoid (overly suspicious)
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Gestapo: The official German police of Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. They are the pig officers on the train and at the prison. Descriptions: Quote: Frame # ● “Well, well...a gold watch… You Jews always have gold!” 39
● Threatening (fearsome or scary)
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Closer Review
Excerpt Maus by Art Spiegelman
In the spaces provided, answer each question with as much detail as possible. You Directions: should include quotes from the text to support your answers.
Using evidence from the text, why does Vladek Spiegelman wear a mask to visit his cousin Miloch and when traveling on the train?
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Constructed Response:
Part A: In what way are Vladek Spiegelman and his cousin Miloch similar?
Part B: Provide one detail about Vladek Spiegelman to support your answer.
Part C: Provide one detail about Miloch to support your answer.