11. June, 2015Uncategorized

Hello Incoming 8^th Graders,

This year I will be doing summer reading a bit differently. I have attached a series of ten short reading passages on various subjects – both fiction and non-fiction. Each passage has ten questions. You can pace yourself through the summer but make sure you come back in the fall with all ten completed! Keep the following points in mind if you want a good grade – this will be your first test score of the year!

• Answers must be written neatly
• Sentences must start with a capital letter and must end with the appropriate punctuation
• You must RESTATE the question in your answer! For example, if this is your question:

“Why did Ann choose the spotted puppy?”

WRONG – Because it was cute. (this is not a sentence and does not restate the question)

RIGHT – Ann chose the spotted puppy because it was cute. (this is a complete sentence and restates the question)

Have a great summer. I will be planning lots of new and exciting activities for us to do next year!

Keep reading,

Mrs. Ingram

Click on the files below to download and print.

710_the_run

1040_hard_hit

1120_nj_physics_professor_has_the_right_stuff

1180_are_the_everglades_forever_0

1200_genetic_basis_of_butterflies

1270_becoming_a_doctor_0

1030_avoiding_earthquake_surprises_in_the_pacific_northwest_passage_and_questions

analysis_of_the_declaration_of_independence_1230_passage_and_questions

the_unknown_hall_of_famer_1220_passage_and_questions

worldwide_loss_of_bees_a_growing_concern_1340_passage_and_questions