Entering 8th Grade

Summer Reading

In the summer before 8th Grade, there are specific reading requirements for Spanish, and Media Studies, and ELA. 

In a snapshot:

Spanish: Read 1 Leveled Novela

Media Studies: Read The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health- and A Vision for Change By: Annie Leonard

ELA: Read at least one choice book and expect to prepare a book talk presentation in the opening weeks of school.

Below you can access the requirements/recommendations in more detail for each subject area. 

ELA

You are required to read:

-1 book of choice to then share in a book talk presentation with class

Spanish

You are required to read:

-1 leveled novela

Media Studies

You are required to read:

Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines

Paul Fleischman