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Summer Reading
Due: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019Welcome to 6th grade! This summer you will be reading an amazing story of redemption titled, The Seventh Most Important Thing, by Shelley Pearsall.** As you read this captivating book, you will have the opportunity to learn new words, bring these descriptive characters to life, create your own list of most important things, share your opinion of the book and design a special piece of art.
by Shelley Pearsall
The Seventh Most Important Thing Portfolio
(To print the portfolio directions, click here: Portfolio Directions.)Category
Vocabulary Page: List 12 vocabulary words and their definition from the book that you feel best represent the novel.
Character Sketch: The author has provided a very detailed image of the characters in this story. Choose 4 characters and describe their physical features, personality, likes or dislikes, anything about their family (parents, siblings...) and write a paragraph for each one. Include anything that makes us see "who" they are.
List of Most Important Things: Make a list of your seven most important things and explain why each is important to you.
Book Review: Type a one paragraph review of the book answering the following questions:- What did you like best about the book?
- What did you like least about the book?
- Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?
Piece of Art: Create a piece of art using at least "some" of the seven most important things from the book. Please limit the size to be no bigger than a shoe box. No glass please. Options include:- Foil
- Pieces of wood
- Coffee cans
- Cardboard
- Any other non-breakable recyclable materials
The Seventh Most Important Thing Portfolio must be submitted in a folder. It will be graded on the following criteria:- Presentation - Each page must be typed.
- Grammar - Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation on every page.
- Creativity - Use this opportunity to share your ideas and perspectives about this book and its characters.
- Content - All items must demonstrate understanding of the book.
Vocabulary Page - 20 points
Character Sketch - 40 points
List of Most Important Things - 10 points
Book Review - 10 points
Piece of Art - 20 points
Total 100 Points
Assessment Time Line- The Seventh Most Important Thing Portfolio Due Thurs., Aug. 15, 2019
- AR Test on The Seventh Most Important Thing Fri., Aug. 16, 2019
- The Seventh Most Important Thing Exam Tues., Aug. 20, 2019
The book can be purchased at Barnes and Noble. It can also be purchased online on the following sites:
Summer Math Reinforcement
Students Entering into 6th Grade
Due: 1st Day of School, Wed., Aug. 15th
Mastery of mathematical skills is necessary to develop a solid foundation in math. The Digits program used in Middle School will enrich previously learned skills, as well as introduce new skills.
All students entering 6th grade are required to complete the entire attached packet. Please print the packet and ensure students show all of their work within the space provided. The entire packet is due the first day of school.
The packet includes vocabulary and problems that students have been taught. For assistance with this review packet, please visit the links listed below:
Mathisfun.com(Math Definitions)
Khan Academy Virtual Nerd
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