6th Grade Reading Assignment

Hey 6th grades It's time for your summer reading assignment! This is your chance to dive into an awesome book of your choice and get creative by completing a fun project. Here are the details:

Excluded Novels: The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, and Mama’s Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes

Pick out a fiction novel that looks interesting to you. It should be at least 100 pages long and appropriate for your age and reading level.
As you're reading, keep a reader's notebook/google doc and complete these tasks:
- Track how the main character grows and changes from the beginning to the end. Describe them with details and evidence from the book.
- Find 5 vocabulary words you didn't know before and;
  - Write down their definitions.
  - Look for one synonym and one antonym for each vocab.
  - Make five sentences using 5 five vocabulary words that you learned.
Create a Google Slides "Book Talk" presentation with:
- Title slide
  - (Title of your Review, Student name )
- About the Book
  - (Title of book, author, page count, genre, and picture of cover)
- A summary of the plot
- An analysis of how the main character developed (use your notes)
- Definitions of;
  - Those 5 new vocab words
  - One synonym and antonym for each word.
  - Your five sentences.
- Your own review - what you liked/didn't like and who you'd recommend it to

You may NOT select a book that you have already read personally OR read in prior school years in English class OR was part of a previous curriculum.

Slides due: Monday, Aug 19, 2024.

7th Grade Reading Assignment

Hey 7th graders! It's time for your summer reading assignment! This is your chance to dive into an awesome book of your choice and get creative by completing a fun project. Here are the details:

Excluded Novels: Look Both Ways: A TaleTold inTen Blocks by Jason Reynolds, Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine, Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan.

For this assignment, you will choose a fiction novel to read and then complete several creative writing activities based on the book. Your final work should be combined and presented either as a Google Doc or Google Slides.

Part 1: Choose a Fiction Novel

Select a novel that appeals to your interests and reading ability. Some suggested genres include realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, etc. The book should be at least 150 pages in length.

Part 2: About the Novel

At the beginning of your Google Doc or Slides, include the following information about the novel you read:

Title of the novel
Author's name
List of main characters (both major and minor characters)
2-3 sentence summary of the plot

Part 3: Creative Writing Activities

After reading the book, complete any TWO of the following creative writing activities in your doc/slides:

Poetry Writing: Write two poems (any two types) that capture the main themes, conflicts, and perspectives of key characters in the novel.
Letters Between Characters: Write two letters, from one main character to another main character in the book. What would these characters say to each other? Examples could be;
- A letter where one character is explaining or justifying their actions/decisions to the other character A letter of apology from one character to another A letter expressing romantic feelings from one character to another
Alternate Ending: Rewrite the ending of the novel. How would you change the closing events or conclusion? Provide a new, creative ending in your own words.
Character Monologue: Write a 100-word monologue from the point of view of the main character. What thoughts and feelings would they express? Example could be;
- The character reflecting on a major life choice, decision, or turning point in the story
- The character grappling with internal doubts, fears, or moral dilemmas
- The character expressing hopes, goals, or dreams for the future
- The character processing strong emotions like grief, anger, love, etc. tied to the story's events

Be creative, insightful and have fun with these activities! Share your unique voice and insights about the novel you read. I look forward to seeing your work!

You may NOT select a book that you have already read personally OR read in prior school years in English class OR was part of a previous curriculum.

Slides due: Monday, Aug 19, 2024.

8th Grade Reading Assignment

Hey 8th graders! It's time for your summer reading assignment! This is your chance to dive into an awesome book of your choice and get creative by completing a fun project. Here are the details:

Excluded Novels: Animal Farm by George Orwell, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, and Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand

For this assignment, you will choose a fiction novel to read and then complete several creative writing activities based on the book. Your final work should be combined and presented either as a Google Doc or Google Slides.

Part 1: Choose a Fiction Novel.
- Select a novel that appeals to your interests and reading ability. Some suggested genres include realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, etc. The book should be at least 150 pages in length.
Part 2: About the Novel.
- At the beginning of your Google Doc or Slides, include the following information about the novel you read:
  - Title of the novel
  - Author's name
  - List of main characters (both major and minor characters)
  - 2-3 sentence summary of the plot
Part 3: Creative Writing Activities.

After reading the book, complete any TWO of the following creative writing activities in your doc/slides:
- Poetry Writing: Write two poems (any two types) that capture the main themes, conflicts, and perspectives of key characters in the novel.
- Letters Between Characters: Write two letters, from one main character to another main character in the book. What would these characters say to each other? Examples could be;
  - A letter where one character is explaining or justifying their actions/decisions to the other character
  - A letter of apology from one character to another
  - A letter expressing romantic feelings from one character to another
- Alternate Ending: Rewrite the ending of the novel. How would you change the closing events or conclusion? Provide a new, creative ending in your own words.
- Character Monologue: Write a 200-word monologue from the point of view of the main character. What thoughts and feelings would they express? Example could be;
  - The character reflecting on a major life choice, decision, or turning point in the story
  - The character grappling with internal doubts, fears, or moral dilemmas
  - The character expressing hopes, goals, or dreams for the future
  - The character processing strong emotions like grief, anger, love, etc. tied to the story's eve Be creative, insightful and have fun with these activities! Share your unique voice and insights about the novel you read.

I look forward to seeing your work!

You may NOT select a book that you have already read personally OR read in prior school years in English class OR was part of a previous curriculum.

Slides due: Monday, Aug 19, 2024.

AP PreCalculus and Calculus

Mr. Christiansen handed out packets for summer assignemnts. Please have the packets completed by the first day of school and to contact him at bchristiansen@intermountainchristian.org with any questions or concerns.

English 9

In an email to Mrs. Huebner, please write your summer reading goals. Include the novels you hope to read, periodicals you will be regularly reading, or non-fiction texts like those that challenge you in your walk with God. For example, you may really enjoy reading fiction, so you will write about fiction novels you hope to read this summer OR you may spend more time reading a book about improving your basketball game, so you would discuss that in this document. You may list portions of the Bible as well. I am looking for you to take ownership of your summer assignment and to make reading choices that interest you. Please also include any writing you hope to accomplish whether it is daily journaling or communication with a friend or relative or any creative project you are hoping to take on. Writing is not required during the summer, but it is encouraged. Finally, include a general plan for how you will meet your literary goals including how you will tackle the challenge of limiting screen time this summer.

Please take the time to come up with attainable but stretching goals for yourself. Include your parents in the conversation as well. Share the email by June 13. There will be a follow-up assignment in the fall.

Consider this assignment as training your brain for the next level of learning challenges. Each year of high school will require you to step up to more academic rigor. Train your brain like you would train your body for a marathon. Build reading and writing endurance this summer!

Our reading list for next year will include:

Fahrenheit 451
The Old Man and The Sea
To Kill A Mockingbird
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet

Please do NOT choose one of the works from the above list to do for summer reading!

English 10

Our reading list for next year includes:

Till We Have Faces
Julius Caesar
A Christmas Carol
Frankenstein
The Hobbit

English 11 and 12

In an email to Mrs. Schumacher, please list (in a simple paragraph) your summer literary goals. Please include the novels you hope to read, periodicals you will be regularly reading, or non-fiction texts like those that challenge you in your walk with God. I am looking for you to take ownership of your summer assignment and to make other reading choices that interest you as well. Please also include any writing you hope to accomplish whether it is daily journaling or communication with a friend or relative or any creative project you are hoping to take on. Finally, include a general plan for how you will meet your literary goals including how you will tackle the challenge of limiting screen time this summer.

Our reading list for next year MAY include:

Macbeth
Into the Wild
The Great Gatsby
Just Mercy
Of Mice and Men
A Separate Peace
The Crucible

AP Government Summer Assignment Document Summary

Hello AP Students, In order to prepare for this year you will be completing a summer assignment and turning it in the second week of school.

AP Government has a list of required documents every student must be familiar with by the test day. Although we will be covering them in class, you should familiarize yourself with a few going into it. For this assignment, you will be choosing 3 documents from the list below.

In your summary include:
- Who wrote this document?
- What was the main idea of this document?
- Why is it relevant and important to the United States today? What is a political issue where this document’s ideas might provide insight, and why?

Your write up should be at least 300 words for each document, for a total of around 900 words.

Document list (CHOOSE 3):
- THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
- BRUTUS NO.1: To the Citizens of the State of New-York
- THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES (INCLUDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS)
- THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
- FEDERALIST NO. 10: The Same Subject Continued: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
- FEDERALIST NO. 51: The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments
- FEDERALIST NO. 70: The Executive Department Further Considered FEDERALIST NO. 78: The Judiciary Department
- “LETTER FROM A BIRMINGHAM JAIL” (BY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.)

This work will be due on the Monday of the first full week of school, August 19th. Have a great summer!

AP English Literature and Composition:

In an email to Mrs. Schumacher, please list (in a simple paragraph) your summer literary goals. Your goals will include any periodicals you will be regularly reading, non-fiction texts like those that challenge you in your walk with God as well as your choice of TWO of the novels from the list below. I would encourage you to annotate the text as you read it. Highlight, underline, or use post-its, but please engage in a conversation with the text. I am looking for you to take ownership of your summer assignment and to make other reading choices that interest you as well. As AP students, your reading goals should be reflective of a desire to succeed in an AP course. Finally, include a general plan for how you will meet your literary goals including how you will tackle the challenge of limiting screen time this summer.

Your first major paper will be assigned on the first day of school and will be based on a close reading of both novels. Please thoughtfully consider your willingness to commit to the rigor required for this course. If you find that you are unable to fulfill the summer work requirement, you may move to English 11/12 before the end of the drop period (September 3).

Please take the time to come up with attainable but stretching goals for yourself. Include your parents in the conversation as well. Share the email by June 13.

Summer Reading Novel Choices: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Pride and Prejudice (or other Jane Austen novel) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Our reading list for next year MAY include:

Macbeth
King Lear
Frankenstein
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The Glass Menagerie
As I Lay Dying
The Great Gatsby

Please do NOT choose one of the works from the list to do for summer reading!

AP Human Geography Summer Assignment Country Presentation

Hello AP Students, Welcome to high school! I am so excited that you have taken the opportunity to familiarize yourself with AP Classes by taking AP Human Geography. In order to prepare for this year you will be completing a summer assignment and giving a presentation the second week of school.

To complete this assignment you will need to become an “expert” on one specific country of your choice outside of North America. You will also need to do an accompanying write-up to turn into me in addition to your slideshow presentation.

In the presentation include slide(s) on:
- Culture (food, celebrations, artwork, etc.)
- Geography (mountain ranges, rivers, forests, climate, etc.)
- Politics (government, current events, foreign relations, etc.) History (colonization, wars, major events, etc.)

Optionally you may bring a traditional dish from your country. If you bring enough to share with the whole class you will get 5 bonus points!

In the write-up include:
- Continent
- Longitude/latitude
- Bordering countries and bodies of water
- Hemisphere
- Mountain ranges
- Rivers
- Deserts
- Climate and Weather
- Brief Political History
- Current Events
- Other interesting facts

This work will be due on the Monday of the first full week of school, August 19th. Have a great summer!