Homework and Projects

May 18 - May 22

Materials needed: No textbook required

Please include your first and last name and HOUR on ALL assignments!!!

Monday -

This week you will be writing a paragraph. Please watch the video to refresh your skills in paragraph writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AIKiPmUXck

Tuesday –

Think about and research a book that you are going to read this summer. I have included a short list of some classic titles.

● Arrowsmith. by Lewis, Sinclair ●

The Bean Trees. by Kingsolver, Barbara.

● The Haunting of Hill House. by Jackson, Shirley.

● The Chocolate War. by Cormier, Robert.

● True Grit. by Portis, Charles.

● A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. by Smith, Betty.

● My Antonia. by Cather, Willa.

● Little Women. By Louisa May Alcott

● The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank's diary

● A Separate Peace. by John Knowles

Wednesday and Thursday -

Spend some time considering a book to read. Look into the specific genre that you enjoy. Find a new book by an author you enjoy reading, reread a favorite title, or try something new and different. And finally, choose a book. Begin writing a paragraph about your choice.

Information to include:

1. Title and author of the book you chose.

2. Very brief description of the plot. ( 2 or 3 sentences)

3. Explain why you chose this book.

4. Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences in length. Refer to the video to make sure you are using a proper paragraph format.

Friday -

Email your answers to me.

Liberty

Middle

Homework and Projects

May 18 - May 22

Tuesday –

Think about and research a book that you are going to read this summer. I have included a short list of some classic titles.

● Arrowsmith. by Lewis, Sinclair ●

The Bean Trees. by Kingsolver, Barbara.

● The Haunting of Hill House. by Jackson, Shirley.

● The Chocolate War. by Cormier, Robert.

● True Grit. by Portis, Charles.

● A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. by Smith, Betty.

● My Antonia. by Cather, Willa.

● Little Women. By Louisa May Alcott

● The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank's diary

● A Separate Peace. by John Knowles

Wednesday and Thursday -

Spend some time considering a book to read. Look into the specific genre that you enjoy. Find a new book by an author you enjoy reading, reread a favorite title, or try something new and different. And finally, choose a book. Begin writing a paragraph about your choice.

Information to include:

1. Title and author of the book you chose.

2. Very brief description of the plot. ( 2 or 3 sentences)

3. Explain why you chose this book.

4. Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences in length. Refer to the video to make sure you are using a proper paragraph format.

EMPOWERING

Young People To Reach Their

Full Potential!

Liberty

Middle

Homework and Projects

May 18 - May 22

Tuesday –

Think about and research a book that you are going to read this summer. I have included a short list of some classic titles.

● Arrowsmith. by Lewis, Sinclair ●

The Bean Trees. by Kingsolver, Barbara.

● The Haunting of Hill House. by Jackson, Shirley.

● The Chocolate War. by Cormier, Robert.

● True Grit. by Portis, Charles.

● A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. by Smith, Betty.

● My Antonia. by Cather, Willa.

● Little Women. By Louisa May Alcott

● The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank's diary

● A Separate Peace. by John Knowles

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Wednesday and Thursday -

Spend some time considering a book to read. Look into the specific genre that you enjoy. Find a new book by an author you enjoy reading, reread a favorite title, or try something new and different. And finally, choose a book. Begin writing a paragraph about your choice.

Information to include:

1. Title and author of the book you chose.

2. Very brief description of the plot. ( 2 or 3 sentences)

3. Explain why you chose this book.

4. Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences in length. Refer to the video to make sure you are using a proper paragraph format.

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EMPOWERING

Young People To Reach Their

Full Potential!