While
the utmost care has been used in preparing a list of books that is best suited
for Grade 7 students, parents are encouraged to review the titles that their
students have chosen. Appropriate choices are best made as a family.Shenendehowa Central School
Middle School English
Diane L. DeSilva, Academic Administrator
ex. 53571
To: Incoming Grade 7 Students and Parents
From: Diane DeSilva
Re: Suggested Summer Reading Lists 2008
March 31, 2008
Follow this link to the Grade 7 English and English 7 Honors. These lists are newly revised with suggestions from teachers and our librarians. Reading is certainly one of the most beneficial activities that a student can engage in over the summer and your children’s teachers strongly encourage it.
The New York State Education Department has long encouraged students to read during the summer as it enhances literacy skills developed throughout the school year. Reading for enjoyment is a practice that helps children increase their vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. It is extremely important for students receiving Academic Intervention Services (AIS) to read over the summer. Before returning to school in September, students in Grade 7 English should read two (2) book selections from the summer list. Students in Grade 7 English Honors should read two (2) selections from the Grade 7 English list and two (2) selections from the Grade 7 Honors English list. However, our goal is to keep students reading over the summer and if there are other selections they prefer to read, we support that, as well. If your student struggles, even listening to books on tape as you travel is better than no reading at all.
Upon returning to school in September, students will be asked by their English teacher to complete a written assignment based upon the books read over the summer. The assignments vary from teacher to teacher, so the best preparation is careful reading. Students will receive a graphic organizer from their teachers to keep track of summer reading. While we are promoting reading as a skill, the enjoyment of reading, particularly summer reading, is important. You may also order books from your child’s class book club, or visit a book fair at your child’s school for more choices. We are also including two websites that can help direct you to great choices for summer reading:
While
the utmost care has been used in preparing a list of books that is best suited
for Grade 7 students, parents are encouraged to review the titles that their
students have chosen. Appropriate choices are best made as a family.
With numerous school districts in the area having summer reading lists, availability of books inevitably becomes an issue. In addition to our area public libraries, Borders Bookstores in Clifton Park, and Barnes and Noble in Saratoga have agreed to stock and display some titles.
970 Route 146, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065
(518) 881-0430 or x 53570
E-mail desidian@shenet.org
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