Mr. Oiler – MS English/Reading
Middle School English
SUMMER READING
6th-8th GRADE
Dear HFCS Parents and Students,
Happy Summer! Below I have listed our suggested summer reading books. For your convenience I have also included book reviews from Common Sense Media to help in the decision-making process. Have a safe, restful, and fun summer!
God bless,
Mr. Oiler
- Choose two books from the list below. Type a 1-page summary for ONE book (12 point, Times New Roman Font). Write in your best handwriting a 1-page letter to the author for the second book.
The Book of Boy by: Catherine Gilbert Murdock
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-book-of-boy
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by: Jessica Townsend
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/nevermoor-the-trials-of-morrigan-crow
Bob by: Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/bob
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by: Michael Berry
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-last-last-day-of-summer
Pay Attention, Carter Jones by: Gary D. Schmidt
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/pay-attention-carter-jones
Other Words for Home by: Jasmine Warga
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/other-words-for-home
Homework
Resources
http://www.quizlet.com
in search bar: jasonoiler
The vocabulary words and definitions can be found on Quizlet to assist the students in studying for their Vocabulary Tests. There are flashcards and various games to help them prepare.
Use Lexile to find books on your child’s reading level. Just input your child’s lexile score from their Scantron results sheet passed out at parent/teacher conferences.
http://www.lexile.com
