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Summer Reading: Rising No Ceilings Grades 6 & 7

Requirements for Rising No Ceilings English 6

No Ceilings English 6 (total of 4 books):

  • Wonder by R. J. Palacio
  • The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
  • One book from this list.
  • One book of choice. 

If students have a book they would prefer to read that is not on the list, they need to have permission from their English teacher.

Requirements for Rising No Ceilings English 7

No Ceilings English 7 (total of 4 books):

  • The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
  • Animal Farm by George Orwell
  • If you have already read The Outsiders and/or Animal Farm for No Ceilings class, choose replacement titles from this list.
  • One book from this list.
  • One book of choice. 

If students have a book they would prefer to read that is not on the list, they need to have permission from their English teacher.

Accountability

Students should complete a Work Comprehension Assessment for each work they read. Students should also complete the outline assignment provided. During the first weeks of school, there will be graded assignments on the required reading. On the first day of school, students should bring their Work Comprehension Assessment forms, their outline assignment, and their copies of the two required books for their grade.

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Classics

Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Books in Verse/Poetry

Modern Classics

Mystery

Nonfiction/Narrative Nonfiction

Drama

Biography/Memoir

Adventure