Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Summer Reading Project Assignment
Digital Copy of the Book is HERE
Welcome Class of 2028,
I’m thrilled to have you join us here at MECHS for the start of your high school career! This summer, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into the captivating world of literature through Walter Dean Myers’ compelling Novel Monster. This project isn’t about just reading for the sake of it and getting it over with. This project is designed to help you hone the skills you developed during your middle school years while also showcasing your strengths in English.
Why is this project so important?
This project serves as a bridge between your middle school English education and the challenges of high school. By engaging with Monster over the summer, you’ll continue to develop and reinforce critical reading and analytical skills that are essential for success in high school and beyond!
This project will be structured to help you practice and showcase these skills in three different phases:
Before Reading: Complete the Webquest
During Reading: Dialectical Journal (make sure to read the instructions)
After Reading: Monster Short Analysis Response
For each phase you will have an assignment that is linked to a google document. Once opened it will automatically make you a copy and save to your drive. Each assignment will have directions on how to complete each section. Once you are done with each assignment you will turn it in to the designated Google Form before the due date. If you have any questions you can always email me at aylie.moya@manorisd.net
Please keep in mind that since it is summer you might not get an immediate email response back. I will be checking my email periodically throughout the summer.
I’m excited to embark on this literary journey with you and can’t wait to see the depth of your engagement and the brilliance of your insights. Wishing you a summer filled with inspiration, exploration, and the joy of discovery!
Warm Regards,
Ms. Moya
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Summer Reading Project Assignment
Digital Copy of the Book is HERE
Sign this form acknowledging that you are aware of the summer reading assignment. This is due June 10th at 11:59 pm.
Summer Reading Acknowledgement
Before Reading
Webquest - Complete the Webquest BEFORE you read the book, this will give you the context needed to understand the author, context, jargon and scenes in which the book was written. You will do a google search to find the answer and record it in the document attached below. This assignment is due July 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
During Reading
The summer reading novel for our class is Monster by Walter Dean Myers. When reading this novel, complete twenty-five dialectical journal entries (see instructions on assignment). Be sure to read throughout the summer so that you don’t have to complete this right before school begins! Your dialectical journal entries must be written in the document that I have provided for you below. This assignment is due August 2nd at 11:59pm
Dialectical Journal Assignment Instructions
Dialectical Journal Assignment
Dialectical Journal Submission
After Reading
Now that you have finished reading the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers, answer the following Short Analysis Response to help think about the novel in a larger context and prepare yourself for our discussions upon return to school in the fall. This assignment is due August 9th at 11:59pm
Short Analysis Response Assignment
Short Analysis Response Submission
Remember if you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at aylie.moya@manorisd.net