Trapped: how the world rescued 33 miners from 2000 feet below the Chilean desert by Aronson
Count me in by Leach, 560L*
Walking backward by Austen, 840L*
Guts by Gary Paulsen, 1230L
*Indicates Tumblebook Cloud book
Georgia’s English/Language Arts standards for middle school students state that students should be able to comprehend more challenging books based on increasing text complexity.
The Georgia DOE also recommends that middle school students “read widely” and pick “materials related to their interests.” Choices should not be limited by Lexile scores. Reading books that represent a variety of cultures and viewpoints improves global awareness & open mindedness.
What is a Lexile Score?
The Lexile Framework® for Reading is a scientific approach to reading and text, placing both readers and texts on a common scale.
Where do I find my student’s Lexile score?
See your student’s CRCT scores.
For additional information, please call the school.
SHMS Challenge: Read 5 books this summer – 3 Non-Fiction and 2 Fiction
Read every day for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
***See details below for instructions. Artesza Portee, Principal
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Office of Literacy
Isaac Sparks, Jr. Literacy Coordinator
isparks@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Dr. Alisha Hill, CCIS (6-8)
arhill@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Students and families are encouraged to make reading a part of their summer activities. To assist, we are providing suggested summer reading lists for grades 6-8.
***Write a 2 page book review for one fiction and one non-fiction book. Return your review to your Media Specialist for a “special treat” in August!!!
Ms. L. Williams, Instructional Coach
Ms. M. Jackson, Media Specialist 404.802.6200
Enjoy a summer of reading adventures!
Check out books at your public library
http://www.afplweb.com
TumbleCloud Tumblecloud is an online collection of ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos, and audio books. You do not need a username or password to Tumble in APS or at home! Tumblebook Cloud must be accessed through our APS Website at: http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/29945. Please click on Tumblebook Cloud to download ebooks.
Additional titles to consider are the 2014-15 Georgia Book Award nominees, found at: http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/12388
Reading novels set in other countries or about people from other cultures is a great way to improve our global awareness that supports college and career readiness. Most of the titles on this suggested list also tie into the Social Studies curriculum.