Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Caretakers:

At Narragansett Middle School,  we understand the importance of academic and recreational reading. Studies have proven that when students read for pleasure, they benefit in all subjects, not just ELA. Recreational reading improves vocabulary, spelling, reading fluency, and background knowledge. Additionally, we hope to build a community of readers where all students can see themselves reflected in the characters, discuss the inspirational experiences of respective protagonists, find excitement and connection in shared readings, and support one another in their reading.

To encourage summer reading, as well as prepare students for start-of-the-year activities and community-building experiences, the summer reading requirements are:

• REQUIRED

  • • ALL STUDENTS entering grades 5-7 MUST read at least two books of their choice (from any genre) before returning to school in August.

    • ALL STUDENTS entering grades 5-7 MUST turn in the Summer Reading Form to their English teachers.

• OPTIONAL:

  • • ALL STUDENTS entering grades 5-7 may complete the extra credit activities and turn their work into their English teachers.

When your child completes reading the two books this summer, please print and fill in the Summer Reading Form and submit it to your English teacher by Wednesday, August 27th. Parents will need to sign off on students completing their summer reading.

The optional extra credit is also due by Wednesday, August 27th. Your child's English teacher will let them know how to submit their optional extra credit work.

We hope you have a fantastic summer filled with books you love, and we cannot wait to see you in the fall!

Happy reading, Warriors!

~ The NMS English Department

ALL STUDENTS 5-7 may use the form handed the last week of school, OR pick one up in from the NMS office, OR click the icons above, print. 

ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS must complete the Summer Reading form to bring in the first week of school. 

BROWSE OUR SUGGESTED READING LIST

• We used Scholastic.com for our book lists.  

• Books are organized by grade level and genre.

• With each book listed, you will find: 

  • • • A picture of the book cover

      • The title and author 

      • A summary of the book

• Students are NOT required to choose books from this list, as many other titles suit students' interests, reading skills, and maturity levels.

• Students may also use Sora in Clever to borrow a digital book. Sora has over 40,000 titles to choose from.