grade 7 summer reading response journal 2019 · section 2 reading directions : read the second...

Grade 7 Summer Reading

Response Journal 2019

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GRADE 7 REQUIRED SUMMER READING OPTIONS Hoot by Carl Hiaasen Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site. These young environmental conservationists lead their readers through a hilarious tale and set a great example as they develop friendships and save the world. (Newbery Honor Book 2003; mild violence and swearing) Ungifted by Gordon Korman Middle-school troublemaker Donovan Curtis figures he's doomed when one of his pranks goes spectacularly bad. But instead, there's an administrative mix-up, and he's sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, the district's school for the gifted. Donovan knows quite well he's "ungifted," but genius school is a good place to hide from the superintendent's wrath. Donovan, the brainiacs, and Donovan's delinquent pals ensure that things are never the same at the academy again. (Young Readers’ Awards from multiple states; some mild crude language) Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson Five teens are selected to be Holographic Hosts at Florida's Disney World. Holograms of these teens lead visitors through the Magic Kingdom, giving visitors information. Life is fine until they discover that at night while they sleep, they become both hologram and human. Their holograms are lured back into the Magic Kingdom at night by a retired park Imagineer who convinces them to fight against the evil Overtakers, who are trying to take control of the Magic Kingdom and eventually the world. Cameos from some of Disney’s famous characters include Maleficent from Disney's Sleeping Beauty, pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean, and the cute dolls from It's a Small World. (Family Choice Award 2013) Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known he's adopted; Chip learns of his adoption when both friends start receiving threatening letters labeling them "the missing”. They realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel and two opposing forces, each trying to repair the fabric of time. (first novel in a series of four; Top 10–ALA Best Books for Young Adults; Young Adult Awards in various states)

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Summer Reading Response Journal

Title of Novel: _________________________________________ Author: _________________________________________ Dear Incoming Seventh Grader:

Welcome to seventh grade! We are looking forward to meeting you in September. This summer, choose one book from our required list to read. As you read, you will respond to a variety of prompts in this reading response journal. This journal will give you an opportunity to reflect on your reading and help you better understand what’s happening in the novel.

You will be expected to complete FOUR responses for the novel you have chosen. Please write a fully developed paragraph for each response. You will also need to complete the plot summary and character chart on the last page of this journal. Your ELA teacher will collect your journal on the first day of school. Happy Reading!!! Mrs. Dietz, Mrs. Elibol, Mrs. Heim, Mrs. McGreevy, Mrs. Judd, and Mrs. Rook

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Required Summer Reading Response Journal: Incoming Grade 7 Students

SECTION 1 READING

Directions: Read the first section of your book and choose ONE of the prompts to answer in a fully developed paragraph. The page and chapter numbers for this section are listed. Explain your answers fully with multiple details from the text.

Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark pages 1-83 (chs. 1-9)

Ungifted pages 1-76 (chs. 1-6; Unearthed-Uncredited)

Found pages 1-88; (Prologue and chs. 1-9) Hoot pages 1-70 (chs. 1-6)

❏ Option 1: Look at the opening paragraph of the novel. Why do you think the

author chose to begin this way? ❏ Option 2: What is the setting of the story? Give details to describe it. How might

the setting impact the stories and the characters? ❏ Option 3: Compare and contrast yourself to the main character. ❏ Option 4: Explain the main conflict (problem) and what predictions you have

about the outcome. In your paragraph, be sure to do the following:

● Begin with a clear topic sentence. ● Answer the question fully in your own words. ● Provide multiple text details to support your answer. ● Develop your thinking fully. ● Proofread for proper punctuation, usage, capitalization, and spelling. ● Make sure sentences are complete (not fragments or run-ons).

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SECTION 2 READING

Directions: Read the second section of your book and choose ONE of the prompts to answer in a fully developed paragraph. The page and chapter numbers for this section are listed. Explain your answers fully with multiple details from the text.

Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark pages 84-161 (chs.10-18)

Ungifted pages 77-159 (chs. 7-14; Unrepaired-Unsorry)

Found pages 89-174 (chs. 10-18) Hoot pages 71-152 (chs. 7-12)

❏ Option 1: Which character would you choose to be friends with and which

character would you avoid? Explain your reasons. ❏ Option 2: What is the protagonist’s ultimate goal? How do you think he or she will

achieve it? ❏ Option 3: Which character do you think will change the most by the end of the

story? Explain your thinking. ❏ Option 4: Explain the main character’s problem and offer the character advice on

how to solve it. In your paragraph, be sure to do the following:


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SECTION 3 READING

Directions: Read the third section of your book and choose ONE of the prompts to answer in a fully developed paragraph. The page and chapter numbers for this section are listed. Explain your answers fully with multiple details from the text.


Ungifted pages 160-240 (chs. 15-21: Untested-Unschooled)

Found pages 175-251 (chs. 19-26) Hoot pages 153-228 (chs. 13-17)

❏ Option 1: Is this section of the book realistic or unrealistic? Explain thoroughly. ❏ Option 2: Describe what you pictured in your mind while you were reading this

section of the story. ❏ Option 3: Explain something in this section of the book that really bothered you.

Tell what happened and why it was troublesome. ❏ Option 4: Which character would your parents not want you to be friends with?

Explain why. In your paragraph, be sure to do the following:


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SECTION 4 READING

Directions: Read the final section of your book and choose ONE of the prompts to answer in a fully developed paragraph. The page and chapter numbers for this section are listed. Explain your answers fully with multiple details from the text.


Ungifted pages 241-280 (chs. 22-27; Unseen-Unlittered)

Found pages 252-314 (chs. 27-33) Hoot pages 229-292 (chs. 18- Epilogue)

❏ Option 1: Did this story make you laugh, cringe, cry, smile or cheer? Explain why. ❏ Option 2: Should this book be kept on the summer reading list? Why or why not? ❏ Option 3: Find a quotation from this section of the book that you found especially

meaningful. Explain the background behind the quotation and why you feel it is significant.

❏ Option 4: What lesson do you think the author intended for you to understand from this story? How did he or she teach this lesson?

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GO ON TO THE BACK FOR PLOT SUMMARY AND CHARACTERS --->

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COLOR THE NUMBER OF STARS YOU WOULD GIVE THIS BOOK

PLOT SUMMARY (Write a 3-5 sentence summary of the story in your own words.)

CHARACTERS (List and describe 4-5 main characters from the story.)

Character’s Name Description

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