Students entering Grades 6-8 are required to select and read at least one book from a curated list found below. This book list was developed in connection with the units of study for each grade level, while also incorporating a variety of interests and perspectives. We encourage our students to engage in discussions surrounding their book of choice with family members and friends over the summer as they are reading.
The Hawthorne Public Library will post the reading list and create a display of these books to support our summer reading initiatives. When students return to school in September, all Language Arts teachers will devote the first two weeks of school to creating opportunities for students to share and analyze (through dialogue, projects, book talks, etc.) what they have read. After these activities, a writing assignment appropriate to each grade level will be assigned by each student’s teacher. In preparation, it is recommended that students choose a means of recording their thoughts and reactions while reading this summer.