Flop Down and Flip the Pages
Summer Reading 2009
Calling all 7th grade (soon to be 8th grade) readers!
| Click here for a submission form |
The Valley summer reading program connects you with good books.
It's all about choices. Start your adventure here!U
| Details | Lists | Responses |
If you have any questions about summer reading contact Mrs. J. johansen_lezley@valley.k12.ia.us
(yes, I'll be checking this email regularly this summer), or at home 563-422-5593
- Read 2 books of your choosing.
- Books should be minimum of 100 pages
- Pick titles appropriate for your reading level and age
- Utilize public libraries!
- If you need a place to start, see the lists below
- See "Responses" for the many choices to complete the 2 projects
you will do this summer
- Bring these projects to your technology or English class in September when Mrs. Johansen or Mrs. Krambeer asks for them.
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Bests Books for Young Adults |
Great Graphic Novels for Teens |
Teens Top 10 |
Iowa Teen Award
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NY Times Best Sellers (Scroll down & look for "Chapter books) |
- Choose 2 of the options below to complete in response to your summer reading. You will be asked for these projects when you return to school in the fall.
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- You'll need a computer, internet access, and a printer for the
following:
- Book Cover
Creator, http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/bookcover/
- NOTE, you have 3 choices: 1) Front Cover 2) Full Dust Jacket 3) Front & Back Cover; YOU WANT "FRONT COVER"
- Rubric
- Character Trading Cards, http://readwritethink.org/materials/trading_cards/
- Graphic Map, http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/graphicmap/
- Literary Elements Map, http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/lit-elements/
- Literary Graffiti, http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/graffiti/
- Book Cover
Creator, http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/bookcover/
- You'll need a computer, internet access, and a printer for the
following:
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- With these options, you might use a computer, but it isn't
required
- Keep a reading journal
- Write a letter to a character in the book
- Write a review of the book
- Keep a reading log for any reading you do all summer long! This option is for readers who are likely to exceed the expectation of reading 2 books - I look forward to seeing all the reading you do this summer.
- Participate with the Elgin Public Library Teen Advisory Committee (more details coming)
- With these options, you might use a computer, but it isn't
required
