Stemmers Run Middle School
Summer Reading
Step 1: Read a book either of your choosing or from the attached suggested reading list.
Step 2: After you finish your novel for summer reading, complete ONE of the following projects.
Step 3: Turn in your assignment to your new language arts teacher at the beginning of the school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Stanley at [email protected]. Further resources can also be found our Stemmers Run Middle School Webpage.
Create a comic strip with at least 10 pictures and captions depicting the main events of the story. Feel free to be creative with colors and cut outs.
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Rewrite the ending of the story. Be sure to include what happened to the main characters. (2-page minimum)
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Create a movie trailer for the novel. This can either be drawn out on a story board or a video. You will be able to submit your video to Schoology when you come back to school.
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Rewrite part of the novel through a different character’s point of view. Begin at the part you think is most exciting, then tell the rest of the story through your character’s eyes.
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Create a playlist for the novels if it was turned into a movie. There should be a minimum of six songs. Write a summary for each song explaining its connection to the story.
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Create a board game based on the novel. Include directions and any pieces needed to play the game.
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Write and illustrate a children’s book about a major theme represented in your novel. (Another option is to rewrite your novel in the form of a children’s book.)
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Assemble a collage that represents the major themes and characters of the story. Include a summary explaining how your collage represents those characters and themes.
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SRMS Summer School Book Recommendations.docx