2021-2022 Middle School Summer Assignments 8th Grade Language Arts/Algebra
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2021-2022 Middle School Summer Assignments
8th Grade Language Arts/Algebra
Required Reading:
• 8th Grade Assigned Reading:
This year, 8th grade will select one book to read from the following list of books: Because of Mr. Terupt – Rob
Buyea, The Seventh Most Important Thing – Shelley Pearsall, Finding Mighty – Sheela Chari.
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 8th 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! A list of
suggested authors is listed below. Please see reverse side for suggested authors. Remember, reading
is the single most important factor in student success.
Algebra:
The 8th Grade Algebra Summer 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
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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!
Math Online Resources:
Khanacademy.org
Coolmath.com
Mathisfun.com
Virtualnerd.com
Suggested Authors: (*Some books in the author’s collection may contain more mature 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
• Cornelia Funke • Kate Brian* Williams
• Dave Barry and Ridley Pierson • Kate DiCamillo • Roland Smith
• Debbie Viguie • Laurie Halse Anderson* • Sandra Cisneros
• D.J. MacHale • Lisa Graff • Sarah Dessen*
• Eoin Colfer • Lisi Harrison* • Scott Westerfield*
• Esther Friesner • Louis Sachar • Sharon Creech
• Gae Polisner • Margaret Peterson Haddix • Sharon Draper*
• Gail Carson Levine • Melody Carlson • Stephanie Meyer
• Gary Paulsen • Michael Buckley • Steven Sheinkin
• Gordon Korman • Michael Scott • Suzanne Collins
• Greg Mortenson* • Mike Lupica • Tim Green
• Ishmael Beah* • Mitch Albom* • Walter Dean Meyers*
• Jack London* • Neil Gaiman* • Wendy Mass
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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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