Summer is a good time for you to rest and relax, and have some fun, but it’s important that you stay active as well. Like other muscles in the body, it’s critical for the brain to be active too. Research shows that the more you use your brain, the stronger it gets. Reading is a great way to keep the brain active during these non-school months. Additional research also shows that in addition to strengthening brain muscles through learning, not using the brain could lead to it turning to mush!
Here are the details of your assignment:
- All students will read at least one book over the summer, either fiction or nonfiction.
- Books will be personal choice, however, you will receive a list of suggested titles.
- The list of suggested titles has been put together in partnership with teachers, library media specialists, and other students. They will include contemporary and classic choices, fiction and nonfiction, current award winners, “if you liked that you’ll like this” based on themes or author, and reader recommendations.
- You will be given copies of sample graphic organizers. As you read the books, we encourage you to take notes or complete the journal entries. These will not be required, but will be helpful to you in gaining a deeper understanding of the text, as well as refreshing your memory at the start of the school year.
- In addition to this, you can fill out a Google Form about your summer reading book(s) and submit it. The Google Form will be available on the Draper Library Website.
- Finally, as summer reading is required, there will be a graded assignment. Within the second week of school, and no later than the end of September, you will complete a response for your book by answering a writing prompt. You will be allowed to bring your book with you for reference as you complete the writing.