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Summer Reading Assignment
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I hope everyone is having a good summer :D! Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.
:DD Been reading tons of books this summer
READINGGG!!!
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Their are many great books you can enjoy reading on this website.
Why should I read during the summer?
Research has consistently found that learning declines for students over the summer: “…low-income and minority children fall behind their more advantaged classmates during the summer...” At Marble Hill, we know our students can avoid the “summer slump” and we want to show you how!
How can I find books?
Below is a list of about 20 books that you might read over the summer. You can read other books as well, but the suggested books will help you get ready for what you will be reading in class. If you click onto the link for the books in the suggested book list you will get a brief description of the books to help you make up your minds. Some of the books are more challenging than others -- harder vocabulary, more difficult subjects. Try reading at least one chapter of a book before you decide it's too difficult. But reading just one chapter, doesn't count as reading a book, so if you stop reading one book, you MUST read another one all the way to the end.
Goodreads also has lots of great book lists for reading suggestions.
For example:
“Best Young Adult Books” (http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/ya)
or “Must Read Classics” (http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/44...)
or “Best Books for Teen Boys”
(http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/45...)
Talk to your teachers:
In addition to looking at book lists on Goodreads, you can talk to any English teacher if you need a book recommendation and/or a copy of a book! It’s a good idea to borrow books from MH before you leave for the summer! Of course, the NY Public Library is always a great option for finding books as well.
Lexiles:
If you know your Lexile score (a number based on your reading ability), you should look for books with a # from 100L below to 50L above your Lexile measure. For example, if your Lexile measure is 800L, you should read books from 700L to 850L.
How do I find out the Lexile measure of a particular book?
Search for the title in the “Quick Book Search” at http://www.lexile.com.
How do I get a list of books in my Lexile range and on topics that interest me?
Go here: http://www.lexile.com/fab/
How will I be graded?
Your Summer Reading Assignment will count as at least 10% of your Homework grade for the first marking period of your English class.
Can I turn in the Summer Reading Assignment late?
Summer Reading Assignments will NOT BE ACCEPTED after Friday of the first week of school (September 13th).