2021-22 Middle School Summer Assignments 7th Grade Language Arts/Prealgebra
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2021-22 Middle School Summer Assignments
7th Grade Language Arts/Prealgebra
Reading:
• 7th Grade Assigned Reading:
This year, 7th grade will select one book to read from the following list of books: We Beat the
Streets – Sampson Davis and George Jenkins, One for the Murphys – Lynda Mullaly Hunt, War
Horse – Michael Morpurgo.
When students have finished reading, they will need to create 3 different creative journal entries
(pages). A creative journal entry is a notebook page with drawings and/or sketches in addition to
writing. Examples of creative journal entries can be accessed through the LCC Day School Website
beginning June 1, 2021 under Summer of Success, Rising 7th Grade. Ideas include - setting,
characters, plot, theme, and free choice entries. Journal entries need to be completed on
notebook paper and labeled. In order to receive full credit, each journal must include: graphics
with color and writing that includes text evidence and analysis (thought prompts). Entries should
be detailed, thoughtful, and creative. Students will submit their journals for credit on the first
day of school in August. This assignment is worth 50 points. They should also bring their book
with them to school for the first week as we will be discussing the books in class.
• Choice Reading:
While students are only required to read one book, reading all summer long is encouraged.
Choose novels that interest you and are on your reading level. It is good to challenge yourself a
little! Please see reverse side for suggested authors. Remember, reading is the single most
important factor in student success.
Pre-algebra:
The 7th Grade Pre-algebra Math Packet can also be accessed through the LCC Day School Website
beginning June 1, 2021.
Summer math is assigned to help students retain math skills and enable the math classes to spend less
time reviewing past material and forge ahead with new math skills. The Summer Math Packet has been
designed to review topics students learned during the past school year. These topics are crucial for
success in the next grade level. It is highly recommended that students complete a portion of the packet
each week (approximately 20 minutes). This will ensure the skills are being reinforced weekly and the
students do not become overwhelmed during summer break.
All students are expected to complete the entire Summer Math Packet to the best of their ability.
Students should show their work so we can see the thought process used to complete the problems.
Please circle or box your final answer. Please keep in mind we are looking for good effort at completing
the problems more than a correct answer. Good effort includes attempting the problems and showing the
work/thought process used to achieve an answer. Students may use online resources (see back) for help,
if necessary, or work with a friend. The Summer Math Packet is due on the first day of school, August 11,
2021. The Summer Math Packet is a 50 point assignment. Keep in mind that we are looking for good
effort more than correct answers!
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Math Online Resources:
Khanacademy.org
Coolmath.com
Mathisfun.com
Virtualnerd.com
Suggested Authors:
Suggested Authors: (*Some
(*Some books
books in
in the
the author’s
author’s collection
collection may
may contain
contain more
more mature
mature content.)
content.)
• Alexander Kwame • Jacqueline Woodson • Patricia McCormick
• Andrew Clements • Jane Yolen • Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
• Anthony Horowitz • Jeanne DuPrau • Pseudonymous Bosch
• Bruce Hale • Jerry Spinelli • Ray Bradbury
• Carl Hiassen • John Green* • Richard Peck
• Caroline B. Cooney* • John Grisham* • Rick Riordan
• Cynthia Lord • Jon Sciesczka • Ridley Pearson
• Christopher Paolini • Julia Alvarez • Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams
• Cornelia Funke • Kate Brian* • Roland Smith
• Dave Barry and Ridley Pierson • Kate DiCamillo • Sandra Cisneros
• Debbie Viguie • Laurie Halse Anderson* • Sarah Dessen*
• D.J. MacHale • Lisa Graff • Scott Westerfield*
• Eoin Colfer • Lisi Harrison* • Sharon Creech
• Esther Friesner • Louis Sachar • Sharon Draper*
• Gae Polisner • Margaret Peterson Haddix • Stephanie Meyer
• Gail Carson Levine • Melody Carlson • Steven Sheinkin
• Gary Paulsen • Michael Buckley • Suzanne Collins
• Gordon Korman • Michael Scott • Tim Green
• Greg Mortenson* • Mike Lupica • Walter Dean Meyers*
• Ishmael Beah* • Mitch Albom* • Wendy Mass
• Jack London* • Neil Gaiman*
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Samples of Creative Journal Entries and Grading Rubric
6th Grade Samples
Character Analysis
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Character Analysis
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7th and 8th Grade Samples
Comparing 2 characters:
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Characters Influences:
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Symbolism:
5/21 GFCreative Journal Entries Grading Rubric 6th – 8th Grade
Grading is based on grade level expectations.
Name: Date:
Summer Reading Project
Points Points
Earned Possible
Journal Entry #1
• Color 2
• Graphics 3
• Text Evidence 5
• Thought Prompts/Analysis 5
Journal Entry #2
• Color 2
• Graphics 3
• Text Evidence 5
• Thought Prompts/Analysis 5
Journal Entry #3
• Color 2
• Graphics 3
• Text Evidence 5
• Thought Prompts/Analysis 5
Creativity 5
TOTAL 50
5/21 GFENJOY SUMMER WITH A GREAT BOOK!
It sounds like many of you have wonderful vacation plans this summer! Whether you’re staying
close to home or traveling far away, wouldn’t it be great to have something to keep everyone
entertained this summer? I have the perfect solution! Here is the brand new, just published,
Sunshine State Young Readers List for 2021-2022. Get a head start reading now and we’ll be
ready for next year’s Celebration of the Books!!!
[The Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) Program is a statewide reading motivational program for students in
grades 3 through 8. Sunshine State books are selected for their wide appeal, literary value, varied genres, curriculum
connections, and/or multicultural representation. ]
Sunshine State Young Reader’s List of Titles 2021-2022: Optional for grades 6-8
SSYRA 2021-2022 – Middle School 6-8
Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by Stewart Gibbs
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Muhamad
The Unteachables by Gordon Korman
Me and Bansky by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
Jinxed by Amy McCulloch
Bloom by Kenneth Oppel
Bouncing Back by Scott Ostler
Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson & Kwame Alexander
Wildfire: A Novel by Rodman Philbrick
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders
Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods
Congratulations to the students who read the SSYRA books for 2020-2021!
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