2021 Summer Reading List- Entering 7th

The purpose of the Eagle’s View Academy summer reading program is to encourage students to read and appreciate classic and contemporary literary works. Please note that the requirements for titles and number of books vary from grade to grade and class to class. All the books are available in limited quantities from the Jacksonville Public Library and local bookstores. Online retailers offer the cheapest availability, but the order should be placed soon to allow time for students to read.

Students should read the book listed below, complete the attached book report by Friday, August 13th, and turn it in to their Language teacher. Parents, please encourage your students to read each day rather than waiting till the end of the summer. Book reports must be on the book – not the film is there is one! Please note that any student who registers after July 31st will have a different date of evaluation.

All students going into 7th grade must read The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw and complete the attached book report.

Junior High Summer Reading Book Report

Name: ______Due: Friday, August 13, 2021 Title of Book: ______Author: ______Please type and print the book report and hand it in with this page as the cover page, on or before the due date. Requirements: Double spaced. 6 Paragraphs: 1. Introduction (minimum of 4 sentences) – contains the thesis idea 2. Setting (minimum of 4 sentences) – describes the time period and location 3. Characters (minimum of 6 sentences) – mentions minor groups of characters but names and describes the major ones 4. Plot (minimum of 7 sentences) – explains what the major character attempts to do: to discover to overcome to adapt to learn to find to become to mature to solve to conquer 5. Plot Resolution (minimum of 5 sentences) – How are the problems solved? How does everything work out? What is the final attitude of the main character(s)? 6. Conclusion (minimum of 5 sentences) – What was the author’s purpose? Does the book teach a lesson or moral? Are the characters role models? Why would you recommend or not recommend this book? Grading: • Each paragraph follows the directions, and demonstrates thought and effort —60 points • Sentences are original, complex, and utilize vivid vocabulary —20 points • Use of proper grammar and spelling —20 points

Suggestions, Examples and Tips: Introduction: 1. Arouse the reader’s interest with an attention-grabbing question. Example: How would you feel if a tornado suddenly lifted you away to a new land? 2. Name the character(s) in such a situation. Name the book title and author. Example: Such an adventure happened to Dorothy in the book, The Wizard of Oz, by Frank Baum. 3. Present the thesis sentence: why the book is unique: Although there have been similar books, this book is unique because who? does what? and where? Example: Although there have been other children’s adventure stories, this one is unique because Dorothy helps the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Lion find the qualities they seek while traveling with her in the land of Oz.

Topic Sentence Examples for each of the remaining paragraphs (do not copy these examples word for word, but write something similar): Setting: Example: One reason this book is appealing is its setting. Characters: Example: Another reason this book is different is its characters OR is that its characters are all.... (brief description). Plot: Example: In addition to the setting and characters, the plot adds (or the problems add) to the distinctiveness of the book. Plot Resolution: Example: The way in which the problem(s) is solved is totally unexpected. Conclusion: Example: For these reasons, this book is appealing OR therefore, for these reasons, this book is recommended.

*Students who plagiarize all or part of their book report will receive a zero for the book report. The book report counts as a test grade.