2017 Summer Reading 6th Grade Language Arts This summer all students will be required to participate in the Manville School District Summer Reading Program. The 6th grade program requirements are: Theme: Friends and family Directions: 1. Read 1 novel under the theme of friends and family from the list below. (These novels will be distributed in class.) Title Author Shiloh Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Maniac Magee Jerry Spinelli 2. As you read, complete the attached chart about the relationships your character has through your novel. a. Write three quotes of evidence from the novel b. Explain each relationship (4-5 sentences) c. See example below: Example: The following is an example from the novel Crash. Use this as a model for your chart: 1. “I’m trying to get back the old safe-in-the-bed- This explains the relationship between Crash and boat feeling. I can’t quite make it. Before, it was Scooter. Scooter had always been someone Crash like Scooter was captain and we were the mates. could rely on and feel safe with. Scooter was the only person who could understand all of Crash’s Now it’s turned around. We’re the captains. You secrets and feelings. Now everything is all mixed don’t feel so safe being the captain.” up and the relationship has changed. Now Crash has to take care of Scooter. Page 12 3. Respond to the open-ended question using (RAQET) the guidelines on the following attached worksheet. Summer reading question: What is one relationship the main character has that is important in the novel? Why is this relationship significant? * Assignment breakdown: Read the novel. As you read, complete the attached chart. Use the completed chart to assist you. Complete the attached RAQET guideline worksheet. .