Directions: Students will select one of the novels below and read the article “Self-Concept” from commonlit that defines where one’s identity stems from psychologically. As they read, students are expected to complete the following note-taker to support their first writing assignment in the fall.
Pre-reading Task: Students read this Self-Concept article and preview books.
During Reading Task:* Students make a copy of this Note-taker, complete notes as they read, and save the slideshow in their Google Drive for future use.
*Those students attending summer school will have support with reading their selected book and completing the task (ex: SSR time or small groups)
Post-reading Task: Students will complete a task in the fall with their Language Arts 1 class to reflect upon both their Summer Reading Novel and compare it to the Self-Concept article.
Reading Choices: Students download a copy via Open eBooks (see link for directions) or take a hard copy from their 8th grade ELA teacher.
| Title | Cover Image | Description | Location |
| Speak |  | Review | Open E-books through First Books APP Need code and pin from FristBooks – Free  |
| Everything is Fine |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| Survival Strategies of the Almost Brave |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| Scared Lies of Minnow Bly |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| Balcony on the Moon |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| Athlete vs Mathlete |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| This Side of Home |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| The Art of Being Normal |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| Being Henry David |  | Review | Open E-Books |
| A Bottle in the Gaza Sea |  | Review | Open E-Books |
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Laurie Lintner, K-12 Literacy Coordinator
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