2017 middle school summer reading list - weston ... have i loved – katherine paterson 17....
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2017 Middle School Summer Reading List
Instructions: In addition to reading the Book of James and selected chapters from Psalms and Proverbs,
all middle school students must select one book from LIST A and one book from LIST B. (Note: 8th
grade students have an assigned book and study questions in lieu of LIST B reading.) After reading,
complete a report sheet for each book (copy below) and turn in the report sheets to the Language Arts
teacher for a grade. The reading must be completed and all three report sheets must be turned in to
the Language Arts teacher by Friday, August 25, 2017.
Where Eagles Soar Honors Reading
This year again, we will continue a “gold standard” for summer reading in which we encourage all students
to participate; however, participation in this part of the reading program is strictly voluntary.
Requirement for Where Eagles Soar Honors Reading: the student must complete all of the grade level
summer reading requirements as listed above, plus read one or more additional books from the grade level
list. Students will submit a book report for each additional book read from the list (must be a book not
previously read by the student). Students completing the honors reading requirement will receive extra
credit determined by the classroom teacher and an awards certificate of completion. The due date for the
honors reading is also August 25, 2017.
Not every book is recommended for every grade level. It is the parent’s responsibility to review the book
for suitability of content for the student as well as to gauge the book’s reading level with the student’s
ability. Most of the books from List A are considered classical literature including several children’s
classics. Books from List B are mostly Christian biographies.
If the student has read one of the books before, he/she must select a new book to be read this summer.
BIBLE READING
Psalm 1
Psalm 19
Psalm 37
Psalm 90
Psalm 145
Proverbs 3
The Book of James (Complete the Bible RECAP Worksheet for this book of the Bible)
List A – SELECT ONE BOOK
1. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Doyle
2. A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens
3. Animal Farm – George Orwell
4. Anne of Green Gables – Lucy Maud Montgomery
5. Around the World in 80 Days – Jules Verne
6. Ben Hur – Lew Wallace
7. Black Beauty – Anna Sewell
8. Captains Courageous – Rudyard Kipling
9. Cry the Beloved Country- Alan Paton
10. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde – Robert Louis Stevenson
11. Emma – Jane Austen
12. Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury
13. Freedom Train – Dorothy Sterling
14. Gulliver’s Travels – Jonathan Swift
15. Hamlet – William Shakespeare
16. Jacob Have I Loved – Katherine Paterson
17. Kidnapped – Robert Louis Stevenson
18. Kim – Rudyard Kipling
19. Le Morte d’Arthur (King Arthur & His Knights) – Sir Thomas Malory
20. Les Miserables - Hugo, Victor
21. Little Men – Louisa May Alcott
22. Little House on the Prairie – Laura Ingalls Wilder
23. Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
24. Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkein
25. Macbeth – William Shakespeare
26. My Friend Flicka – Mary O’Hara
27. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas – Frederick Douglas
28. Oliver Twist – Charles Dickens
29. Othello – William Shakespeare
30. Poems – Robert Frost
31. Pride & Prejudice – Jane Austen
32. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry! – Mildred Taylor
33. Sense and Sensibility – Jane Austen
34. Story of My Life – Helen Keller
35. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain
36. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain
37. The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson – Emily Dickinson
38. The Best Short Stories of O. Henry – O. Henry
39. The Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank
40. The Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien
41. The Jungle Book – Rudyard Kipling
42. The Killer Angels – Michael Saara
43. The Last Battle – C.S. Lewis
44. The Last of the Mohicans – James Fenimore Cooper
45. The Magician’s Nephew – C.S. Lewis
46. The Martian Chronicles – Ray Bradbury
47. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood – Howard Pyle
48. The Pilgrim’s Progress (original) - John Bunyan
49. The Three Musketeers – Alexandre Dumas
50. The Red Badge of Courage – Stephen Crane
51. The Robe – Lloyd Douglas
52. The Wizard of Oz – Frank Baum
53. The Yearling – Marjorie Rawlings
54. Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson
55. War of the Worlds – H.G. Wells
56. Where the Red Fern Grows – Wilson Rawls
List B - Select one book. (* indicates new books)
*8th
Grade REQUIRED Reading: This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years-
Jaquelle Crowe (a book written by a teen for teens that helps them see how the truth of God changes everything)
David Livingstone, Foe of Darkness- Jeanette Eaton (Facing many dangers, this famous missionary, explorer,
and scientist traveled the then unknown continent of Africa to bring Christ to hundreds of native tribes.)
Do Hard Things- Alex & Brett Harris (written by teens for teens dealing with teen complacency)
George Whitefield-The Voice That Woke the World-Lucille Travis (A friend of Benjamin Franklin, this
preacher’s influence would transform the British and American societies for the better, and his ministry had a
decided effect on the American quest for independence)
Edge of Eternity- Randy Alcorn (A business executive who has fallen on hard times finds himself mysteriously
transferred to another world.)
Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold- Janet & Geoff Benge (An Olympic champion who makes a
difficult choice to honor his Lord.)
Gifted Hands- Ben Carson (renown surgeon shares his story)
God's Smuggler- Brother Andrew (older story of smuggling Bibles into a communist nation)
In His Steps- Charles Sheldon (Christian classic on following Jesus)
Know Why You Believe- Paul Little (best for 8th grade- a simple Christian classic on defending the faith)
Lessons from a Sheep Dog- Phillip Keller (true story of a man and a seemingly worthless dog illustrating God's
transformative power and love)
Lies Young Women Believe- Nancy Demoss and Dannah Gresh (a book that deals with the pressures that young
women encounter)
Not a Fan: What Does it Mean to Really Follow Jesus? - Kyle Idleman (good reviews from teens)
Running on Ice: The Overcoming Faith of Vonetta Flowers- Vonetta Flowers (Christian Olympic skater's
story)
The Cross and the Switchblade- Wilkerson (older story of a gang member who finds faith)
The Persecutor- Sergei Kourdakou (biography of a former Communist KGB agent who persecuted Christians
and then became a Christian himself)
The Screwtape Letters- C. S. Lewis (Christian satirical classic where one senior demon shares with another
techniques to move a person away from "the enemy" God)
*Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness- Eric Metaxas (Short portraits of Christian men who uniquely
showcased a commitment to live by certain virtues in the truth of the gospel)
*Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness- Eric Metaxas (Short portraits of Christian women who
changed the course of history by following God’s call upon their lives)
Through the Gates of Splendor- Elizabeth Elliott (a moving story of the martyrdom of five young men who take
the Gospel to the Huaorani tribe in the Amazon region)
Through My Eyes- Tim Tebow (biography of UF great and former New England Patriot)
Uncommon- Tony Dungy (New York bestselling author and Super Bowl coach shares his story of faith)
Passion for the Impossible: The Life of Lilias Trotter- Miriam Rockness (Proclaimed by art critics to be
potentially one of the best artists of the nineteenth century, Lilias Trotter’s devotion to Christ has her surrender
her life of privilege and wealth to humbly minister in Algeria defying stereotypes, Trotter faithfully ministered in
a Muslim country.)
Polycarp: The Crown of Fire-William Chad Newson (This early Christian leader of the church boldly stood for
Christ and would die a martyr’s death for his faith)
William Wilberforce: The Freedom Fighter-Derrick Bingham (The incredible life story of William Wilberforce,
the committed Christian and politician who nearly single-handedly had slavery outlawed in the British Empire)
David Brainerd: A Love for the Lost-Brian Cosby (A young man beset with serious illness and hardships,
faithfully shares Christ with early Native Americans. Brainerd would die at an early age, but his life would
powerfully impact generations of Christians)
Any book from the series "Christian Heroes Then and Now" may be read.
Weston Christian Academy
Middle School Summer Reading Report
Your Name:
Grade Level you will be attending in the fall (6th
, 7th
, 8th
):
Book Title: ___________________________________________________________
Author: ______________________________________________________________
Write a brief summary of the book (attach notebook paper if there is not enough room). Include the setting (where and when it took place) and characters. If a novel, explain the main conflict or problem and how the problem was or was not resolved. If non-fiction, explain how the main character overcame a major problem or situation in his/her life.
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Who is the main character and what made that person interesting?
What did you enjoy about this book?
Please check one of the boxes below:
I completely read the book from cover to cover
I read most of the book
Signature:
Date: ____________
Weston Christian Academy
8th
Grade Required Reading
Your Name:
Book Title This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years
Author: Jaquelle Crowe________
Instructions: Please answer the Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter on a separate
sheet of paper.
Note: You do not need to complete question three from the first chapter since you already turned in your
personal testimony in 7th
grade Bible class.
Please check one of the boxes below:
I completely read the book from cover to cover
I read most of the book
Signature:
Date: ____________
Name _________________________________________
Bible Book_____________________________________
You may want to have your Bible open to review what you read. Please use the second page to record your answers.
R - ReflectWhat stood out to you? What caught your attention? What made you stop and think?
E - ExamineWhat does this book say about God? What does this book say about us (our sin and need of grace)? What does this book say about how we should interact with others?
C - Connect to ChristWhat does this book say about Jesus? How does this book help you see Jesus more clearly? How does this book show Jesus as our Savior?
A - ApplyHow can you apply the message of this book specifically to your life? For example: Is there an example for you to follow? Is there a promise for you to claim? Is there a sin for you to confess? Is there an error for you to avoid?
P - PrayWrite a prayer thanking God for His Word. Remember to acknowledge your need for His grace in Christ and ask God to help you live by His truths more and more each day.
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R - Reflect E - Examine C - Connect to Christ A - Apply P - Pray
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