Dear Incoming Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Graders,
Your summer reading assignment consists of three components: Achieve3000, a required reading, and a choice book.
Each student is required to log onto Achieve3000 and select various articles to read throughout the summer. The number of required articles is the same as the grade number that you are entering. Incoming sixth graders will complete six articles, incoming seventh graders will complete seven articles, and incoming eighth graders will complete eight articles. Please note that no weekend articles may be selected. In addition to reading the articles, you are required to complete the pre-reading poll, the post-reading poll, and the activity as well. The activities’ scores will be compiled to give you a reading comprehension grade for the first trimester. The activity page of each article must be printed, showing which questions you got correct/incorrect. Submission of these pages will be the only way you can gain credit. Please print pages when you complete each activity. (See attached for directions) Achieve articles and activities must be completed by Friday, September 05, 2025.
In addition to the articles, you are required to read two novels. It is recommended that when reading both novels, you keep a journal for each chapter, noting the characters (including their qualities, conflicts, and changes throughout the novel), the setting, plot, theme, and other relevant details. This journal will help you with both your test and your project. Each grade has both a required novel and a novel from which you may select. For each of the required novels, you will take a comprehension test sometime during the first week of school. It is encouraged to read your required book closer to the start of school, so the information is fresh in your mind. The novels needed for each grade are as follows:
Sixth grade- Almost Home by Joan Bauer
Seventh grade- The Red Bandana by Tom Rinaldi
Eighth grade- Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
The second book may be chosen from the list below. For your second book choice, please complete the requirements outlined in the attached project. The completed typed project is due in school on September 5, 2025.
Seventh grade list for second book choice:
Genevieve’s War by Patricia Reilly Giff
The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy (Book 2) by Rick Riordan
Saving Lucas Biggs by Marisa de los Santos
The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
If you have any questions regarding your summer reading assignments, please do not hesitate to contact us at our school emails or via the school office.
We hope that you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer. We are looking forward to teaching you in the fall!
Sincerely,
The Middle School ELA Teachers
rth Providence Rd.
Contact Info
Mrs. X-Hail Griswold
St. Mary Magdalen School
2430 North Providence Rd.
Media, PA 19063
610-565-1822
email: lgriswold@stmarymagdalen.net