Discovery Middle School 7th Grade 2018 Summer Reading List ...

Discovery Middle School

7th Grade 2018 Summer Reading List

Discovery Middle School 601 Woodbury Road Orlando, FL 32828 407-384-1555



Please view Discovery's website for accompanying writing assignments for each grade level. Hard copies will be available in the school's front office throughout the summer.

REQUIRED for Social Studies (Civics) Nothing But The Truth by Avi ?1991

According to the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, we each have the right to free speech; however, sometimes free speech creates problems. In our novel, the two main characters have differing opinions. It is up to you to determine who presents the stronger argument.

The writing assignment for the Social Studies book will be in the form of an argumentative essay.

REQUIRED for English Language Arts Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper ?2010

Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind -- that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice, but not everyone around her is ready to hear it. 700L

The summer assignment for the ELA book will focus on content area standards required by the state with emphasis on narrative writing.

REQUIRED for Science Space Case by Stuart Gibbs ?2015 Moon Base Alpha's top scientist turns up dead, and 12-year-old Dashiell Gibson tries to solve the mystery without attracting too much attention. Dashiell shows us what life might be like living on the moon and how complicated everyday activities might be--all while solving a mystery. 910L The writing assignment, which focuses on the science curriculum, will have a question and answer format.

If you have any additional questions, please contact: Mrs. Jennifer La Sala, Media Specialist ? Jennifer.lasala@

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