MS Lang. Arts 8th Grade Homeroom
Middle School English
MS English/Reading
MS School Supply List 2022
Summer Journals 2022-2023 Required Assignment
Homework
Resources
SUMMER READING 2020
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 to read from the list below.
- Make a “mint tin book report” for ONE book (https://teacherthrive.com/2015/03/mint-tin-book-report.html).
- Then, in your best handwriting, write a 1-page letter to the author for the SECOND book.
Beetle Boy, Book 1 by: M.G. Leonard
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/beetle-boy-book-1
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation by: Stuart Gibbs
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/charlie-thorne-and-the-last-equation
Deeplight by: Frances Hardinge
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/deeplight
Echo Mountain by: Lauren Wolk
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/echo-mountain
Other Words for Home by: Jasmine Warga
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/other-words-for-home
Things Seen from Above by: Shelley Pearsall
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/things-seen-from-above
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
About
Mr. Oiler has a B.A. in English from George Mason University. He has over a decade of teaching experience, all within the Diocese of Arlington. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Oiler serves as the Athletic Director here at Holy Family and is also the head coach for the girls’ basketball and volleyball teams.