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Summer Reading 2009
Students Entering Grades 7-8 |
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The summer is a great time to relax and enjoy reading informative, entertaining and interesting books. This year the East Brunswick Public Library and the schools in East Brunswick have joined together to provide an exciting summer reading incentive program for students entering grades 7 and 8. By registering and reading through the Express Yourself program, students will have an opportunity to participate all summer in a variety of exciting events, including a free visit to Crystal Springs. Also, just by signing up for the Express Yourself program, readers will earn free manga and a chance to win a portable DVD player! Other prizes will be awarded throughout the summer, with the grand prize of an iPod Nano going to the top reader (as measured by the total number of books read). All you have to do is visit the East Brunswick Public Library Teen Page and follow the links. Then, just keep track of your books online. Follow the link above to view a copy of the suggested reading list. This list is to help you and your child select appropriate books that he/she will enjoy. These books are part of the East Brunswick Public Library’s collection and are readily available for borrowing. However, any book that is read will count towards the summer reading program. Feel free to visit the East Brunswick Public Library web site to access grade level lists. Thank you in advance for your participation in this extremely worthwhile program. We hope to see you and your children at the East Brunswick Public Library this summer. Program Information: Our summer reading program is designed to meet the educational needs of our students—as well as encourage lifelong reading habits. Students may choose any book they wish, regardless of whether it is included on this website. The titles featured on this website were suggested by students and staff—however, they are only some of the thousands of titles that a student might choose. We want to encourage responsible freedom of choice. All students must read at least one book—any book—during the summer and compose a one page (typed, double spaced) response to it. Suggested starting points include:
These responses will be collected on the first day of school and graded as homework assignments. They will be used as part of opening-week activities or as starting points for discussions about how to become more sophisticated readers and writers. Students will begin the year by reflecting upon their reading lives. Students are encouraged to visit the library and check out as many titles as they wish, take them home and read some opening chapters. When a title or opening chapter catches a student’s interest, he or she will be encouraged to keep reading—or, if need be, to keep browsing. For years, research has suggested that the more a student reads during any season of the year, the better equipped he or she will be for the challenges of all subjects—not just English. Choosing their own summer reading books will be an empowering and exciting option for students. |
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