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A. Mario Loiederman Middle School for the
Creative and Performing Arts
Summer Reading 2016
Spring 2016
Dear Loiederman Students and Families, As part of the MCPS language arts instructional program, students are required to complete summer reading prior to their upcoming academic year. The purpose of this program is to allow students to continue building and strengthening essential reading skills throughout the summer months. Students are expected to read two pieces of literature (one fictional, one non-fictional) they have not read before. For the non-fiction piece, students may also choose to use the articles that are attached to this packet. Enclosed is a list of suggested books that cover a range of reading levels, topics and genres. We recommend that parents/guardians review with their children the list or visit a local public library or book store to consider interest and readability prior to making selections. After students finish reading, they must complete assignments for each piece of literature read. These assignments will be submitted to English teachers during the first two weeks of the opening marking period and graded as homework tasks. Students who register after August 1, 2016, will have until the final week of the first marking period to submit the assignment. If you should need another copy of this assignment, it is available online on the Loiederman web site and in the main office. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Eupil Muhn, Language Arts Content Specialist, at 301-929-2282 or Eupil_K_Muhn@mcpsmd.org.
Wishing you a wonderful summer full of books,
Your Language Arts Teachers
Grade 6
Name ___________________________
Latest Lexile Range: ________________
Find a “just right” challenge by reading at your level! Review book/article Lexile numbers in this packet and visit www.lexile.com to identify books that are most appropriate for your current level (within your range)!
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School for the
Creative and Performing Arts
Summer Reading 2016
Primavera 2016 Estimados Estudiantes y Familias de Loiederman, Como parte del Programa Instructivo del Departamento de Artes de Lenguaje de MCPS, es necesario que los estudiantes completen una lectura en el verano antes de su próximo año escolar. El propósito de este programa es para permitir que estudiantes continúen construyendo y esforzando habilidades esenciales de lectura durante los meses de verano. La expectativa para los estudiantes es leer dos piezas de literatura que no hayan leído, una selección de ficción y una que no sea de ficción. Para la parte de no ficción, estudiantes también pueden escoger y usar artículos los cuales están adjuntos en este paquete. Adjunto, esta una lista de sugerencias de libros que cubren el rango de niveles de lectura, temas y géneros. Les recomendamos a los padres/guardianes que repasen con sus hijos la lista o visite la librería pública o la tienda de libros para considerar el interés y la legibilidad antes de tomar una selección. Después de que los estudiantes terminen su lectura, ellos deben de completar tarea para cada pieza de literatura leído. Este trabajo será sometido a los profesores de Inglés durante las primeras dos semanas del comienzo del primer periodo de calificaciones y serán marcados como tareas. Estudiantes quienes se registran después del 1 de Agosto, 2016, tendrán hasta el final del periodo de calificaciones para entregar su trabajo. Si usted necesita otra copia de la tarea, está disponible en la página del sitio web de Loiederman y en la oficina principal. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor de llamar al Sr. Eupil Muhn, Especialista de Contenido de Artes de Lenguaje, al 301-929-2282 o Eupil_K_Muhn@mcpsmd.org.
Deseándoles un verano maravilloso lleno de libros.
Sus Profesores de Artes de Lenguajes
Grado 6
Name ___________________________
Latest Lexile Range: ________________
Encuentre su reto “perfecto” leyendo a su nivel! Revise libro/articulo numeros Lexile en este paquete y visite www.lexile.com para identificar los libros los cuales sean mas apropiados para su nivel corriente
(dentro de su alcance)!
90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis (Lexile: 790) When unrest hits the streets of Havana, Cuba, Julian's parents must make the heartbreaking decision to send him and his two brothers away to Miami via the Pedro Pan operation. The boys are thrust into a world where bullies seem to run rampant and it's not always clear how best to protect themselves.
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban (Lexile: 730) Ten-year-old Zoe Elias, who longs to play the piano but must resign herself to learning the organ, finds that her musicianship has a positive impact on her workaholic mother, her jittery father, and her school social life.
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L’Engle (adapted by Hope Larson) (Lexile: 740) A graphic novel adaptation of the classic tale in which Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.
Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother into a strange house proves to be dangerous. When a sinister creature lures their mom through a door in the basement, Em and Navin, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Lexile: 750) Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression. Football Genius by Tim Green (Lexile: 800) Troy, a sixth-grader with an unusual gift for predicting football plays before they occur, attempts to use his ability to help his favorite team, the Atlanta Falcons, but he must first prove himself to the coach and players.
Hold Fast by Blue Balliett (Lexile 780) On a cold winter day in Chicago, Early's father disappeared, and now she, her mother and her brother have been forced to flee their apartment and join the ranks of the homeless - and it is up to Early to hold her family together and solve the mystery surrounding her father.
Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen (Lexile: 780) Things get out of hand for a twelve-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business.
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (Lexile: 890) While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.
Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee (Lexile 650) After flunking sixth-grade English, basketball prodigy Stanford Wong must struggle to pass his summer-school class, keep his failure a secret from his friends, and satisfy his academically demanding father.
Strike Three, You’re Dead by Josh Berk (Lexile: 590) Lenny Norbeck and his friends The Mikes set out to investigate the suspicious death of a young pitcher at a Phillies game
Will in Scarlet by Matthew Cody (Lexile: 840) In the late 1100s, thirteen-year-old Will, the future Lord of Shackley, is exiled to Sherwood Forest, where he meets Robin Hood and the Merry Men and bands with them to try retake Shackley Castle.
Grade 6 Suggested FICTION Titles
Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent: How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the Civil War by Thomas B. Allen (Lexile: 1120)
Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off! The Science Scoop on More Than 30 Terrifying Phenomena! by Glenn Murphy (Lexile: 1210) A look into wild and scary wildlife, natural disasters, deadly diseases and the unknown!
The Dark Game: True Spy Stories by Paul B. Janeczko (Lexile: 1200) From clothesline codes to surveillance satellites and cyber espionage, Janeczko uncovers two centuries' worth of true spy stories in U.S. history.
The Skull in the Rock: How a Scientist, a Boy, and Google Earth Opened a New Window on Human Origins by Lee Berger and Marc Aronson (Lexile: 1140) Chronicles the story behind one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time, explaining its significance for understanding human evolution and how it is shaping the thinking of the scientific community.
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson (Lexile: 1040) Tells the tale of the sinking of the Titanic using the narratives of the witnesses and survivors to the disaster.
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson (Lexile: 900) Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
Witches! The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem by Rosalyn Schanzer (Lexile: 1190) Tells the story of the victims, the accused witches, and the scheming officials that turned a mysterious illness into a witch hunt.
Grade 6 Suggested NON-FICTION Titles
FICTION: Elements of a Story Name _____________________
Text Title:_____________________________________________
AS YOU READ, complete the following information:
Main Character(s):
Setting: When: Where:
AFTER YOU READ, determine the major events at the beginning, middle and end :
Events: (What happens in the beginning)
Events: (What happens in the middle)
Events: (What happens at the end)
Problem (Conflict):
Solution (Resolution):
Assignment 1 of 4 – Two Points EX
POSITION
RISING ACTION
FALLING ACTION
Character Traits
Examples Non‐Examples Caring
Honest
Wise
Creative
Bold
Friendly
Enthusiastic
Determined
Admirable Foibles are negative character traits:
Evil
Selfish
Rude
Bossy
Stubborn
Temporary Feelings are NOT character traits: o Depressed o Sorrowful o Excited o Heartbroken o Lonely
Physical Characteristics are NOT character traits: o Skinny o Beautiful o Invisible o Tall
Other Non‐Examples o Hungry o Rich
Definition: A character trait is a word to describe how someone acts most of the time (their personality).
Caption: The girl is respectful because she recycles the newspaper to protect the planet.
Name __________________________ Assignment 2 of 4 – Two Points
Character Map
Directions: complete the following character map for one of the main characters in the FICTIONAL story you read. Character’s Name:
What the character says
(use direct quotes/evidence)
What others say about the character (use direct quotes/evidence)
What the character does (use direct quotes/evidence)
Actions
Character’s traits (use direct quotes/evidence)
These traits are distinguishing qualities of the character that reflect his/her personality
Theme: a universal message the author wants to get across in his or her story. Here are some examples of topics a story can be about, and how they can reveal a theme!
Topic Theme (the message that can apply to everyone)
Being Accepted When people put themselves in the shoes of others, they can learn how to accept those who are different.
Being Yourself Sometimes it takes people wanting us to be someone else that helps us find out who we really are.
Change Throughout life, we are always facing change. Sometimes we need to embrace and adjust to the change in order to move forward.
Courage Real courage is being brave under the most uncertain and challenging circumstances.
Differences While at first differences can seem to tear people apart, understanding those differences can build unexpected relationships.
Dreams People have to make great sacrifices to achieve their dreams.
Fairness Sometimes being fair does not make everyone happy.
Giving It is through giving to others that we are able to receive the most rewards in life.
Growing Up While some growing pains in life are extremely painful, without them we might not ever learn how to improve.
Honesty Honesty, while sometimes painful in the moment, can be the best building block for any relationship.
Kindness True kindness is doing something for others without expecting anything in return.
Making the Best of a Situation
Sometimes when things in life are not what we wanted, we can learn to be happy when we
Overcoming loss Sometime in our life time we will all have to overcome loss.
Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming an obstacle is rarely easy, and sometimes we must learn to live with the obstacle to find peace.
Patience Patience is often required when wanting to get the most desired things in life.
Perseverance It is with perseverance and not giving up that people succeed, even when life is hard.
Respect When people treat others as they would be treated, they often get unexpected rewards.
Responsibility Responsibility accompanies the possession of great power.
Assignment 3 of 4 – Two Points
Theme Think about the FICTIONAL story you read using the resource on the back of this page. What are topics that describe the story? Use the topics to identify different themes and explain how the events/characters reveal those themes.
Possible Topics:
Title: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Author: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Theme 1) EVIDENCE: What happens or what characters say/do that reveals the theme (message)? 2) EXPLANATION: How does this evidence reveal the theme (message)?
Name __________________________
Non‐Fiction: Close Reading
Directions: AFTER reading a non‐fiction book OR article (see within packet), answer the following question:
1. Identify two main ideas (in your own words) in the text:
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2. Identify the three most important details from the text (using direct quotations)
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3. Write a three to four sentence summary of the text:
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4. What do you think? Write a claim statement that argues your opinion on this topic.
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5. Explain your argument by using direct evidence from the text, and/or any personal experiences/ideas you have on the topic after your reading.
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Assignment 4 of 4 – Two Points
Grade 6 Recommended Non-Fiction Article (860 Lexile)
Will too many people want to buy tropical fish after
"Finding Dory"? ORLANDO, Fla. - When the movie "Finding Nemo" was popular in 2003, many
parents and children could not wait to buy a cute little Nemo fish. Sadly, many
of the orange clownfish quickly died.
Animal activists and pet shop owners are worried the same thing will happen with "Finding Dory." The Disney
Pixar movie comes out in June.
The new animated movie includes the return of Dory, a Pacific blue tang. The character's voice is done by Ellen
DeGeneres.
"I think we are facing the same problem, and it's even worse," said Teresa Telecky. She is the director of
wildlife at Humane Society International. "Blue tang live up to 50 years and get big, over a foot long." The fish
would need a 180-gallon aquarium, the size of a couch, she said.
PETA Tries To Get People To Buy Stuffed Animal Versions
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is telling families to buy stuffed animal Dories instead
of the real thing. A Disney spokeswoman said that Disney is working with the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums. They are creating a program to save the tang.
Disney also said it will discourage people from buying the fish. The Marine Aquarium Societies of North
America reported that marine scientists have talked with Disney about the movie's story. In the movie, Dory is
born and raised at a marine center. Yet, raising blue tang from eggs or larvae in a tank is not possible.
The baby fish die because they do not eat normal fish food, said Matthew DiMaggio. He is with the University
of Florida and is a leading researcher on blue tang.
"We knew this movie was going to come out, and we have been trying to raise them. But they are a challenge,"
DiMaggio said. After "Finding Nemo," SeaWorld helped to start a program called Rising Tide. It is trying to
raise blue tang and other fish in tanks. The program successfully raised the first yellow tang in Hawaii. It has
improved breeding for the clownfish. The program has not had much luck with the blue tang, which died after
22 days.
Blue Tang Is Not Easy To Care For
Marcye Sweeney owns Sea in the City, an aquarium supply store in Orlando, Florida. She vowed she will not
sell any blue tang. They are also called Pacific palette surgeonfish.
"Thousands of clownfish died after 'Finding Nemo,'" Sweeney said. "People will tell you that you can set up an
aquarium immediately and raise these fish, but they are generally wrong. It's not that easy."
Mike Bober is the head of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. After "Finding Nemo," more people bought
clownfish, but not a huge number. Bober said people can research the right fish for their home aquarium at
MyRightFish.com.
There are stores that sell the blue tang online. Some of the online stores include a warning that large saltwater
tanks are needed. One site advertised a small blue tang for $50.
Telecky said many Disney movies have a huge effect on real-life animals. After the movie "101 Dalmatians,"
many people bought Dalmatian puppies because they are cute. Then, many were abandoned because they can be
hard to own.
Saving The Blue Tang
"Their latest movie, 'Zootopia,' has a cute fox in it, a fennec fox, which is native to Africa," Telecky said. "Sales
of fennecs have taken off around the globe now."
Rene Umberger is the head of Hawaii-based For the Fishes. She said her group and the Humane Society are
trying to save the blue tang. "There is a very real chance that species of fish could be wiped out, meaning near
extinction in the wild," Umberger said. She is also worried that fishermen will use a poison to catch the fish.
The poison can damage the reefs where they live.
"The fishermen already report that they must go farther and farther out from land to find the blue tang," she
said. "The movie hasn't even come out yet."
Grade 7 Recommended Non-Fiction Article (1050 Lexile)
Even with big season, Steph Curry
has big shoes to fill in sneaker market
NBA star Stephen Curry has already put the Golden State Warriors in the record books this year. He has led the
team to more wins than the record Michael Jordan had with the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season.
This has led to huge sales of his Under Armour Curry One and Curry Two sneakers. A knee sprain has sidelined
Curry for two weeks and hurt his team's chances in the playoffs. Still, his amazing season raises the question of
whether Curry can beat Jordan in online sneaker sales.
Under Armour is the athletic clothing brand that makes the Curry line of sneakers. Last week Under Armour
reported its earnings for the first quarter of this year. It earned $264 million from shoe sales, 64 percent more
than it made in the first quarter of last year. This is largely thanks to the Curry footwear line.
Shoe Sales Jump Before Record Win
Kevin Plank is chief executive officer and chairman of Under Armour. Plank said that the Curry Two was the
company's best-selling item among its online sales this quarter. The company said that it has been the best-
selling player-branded basketball shoe on the market in recent weeks. In addition, the sales quarter ended March
31. This means it doesn't include sales after Curry led the Warriors to their record-setting win.
Slice Intelligence is a company that studies sales and buying habits. Slice released a report this month that
found that sales of Curry shoes have increased. Online sales of these shoes in the past six months were up 170
percent from the previous six months.
Yet in the world of online sales, Curry sneakers cannot compete with Air Jordans. Slice analyzed online sales of
player-branded shoe lines. It included shoe lines from Jordan, Curry, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The
study looked at the time period between January 2015 and March 2016. It found that Curry sneakers made up
only 4.2 percent of online shoe sales in this time. James's shoes made up 9.7 percent and Bryant's shoes made
up 13.6 percent of the sales. Jordan's line made up an enormous 72.4 percent of the online earnings of player-
branded sneakers.
Many More Styles Of Air Jordans
Part of the reason Jordans have earned more money is because the brand offers more choice of products. Jaimee
Minney is a spokeswoman for Slice Intelligence. Minney says that there are many more styles of Air Jordans
than Curry Ones or Twos. This gives shoppers more choices and sneaker lovers a reason to buy more than one
pair.
Plus, Minney said, the Air Jordan has become a bit of a fashion statement over time. The brand been around so
long, it has almost taken on a life of its own. People like to wear them because they like the shoes themselves,
not just because they are named after a basketball legend.
Under Armour is also fairly new to selling footwear. It makes sense that the Air Jordan, which is sold by Nike,
has a bigger and more loyal following. The $264 million that Under Armour just reported in shoe sales is small
compared with Nike's earnings. In North America alone, Nike made more than $2 billion in the same time
period.
Style The Same For Record-Breaking Game
Under Armour has tried to increase its share of sneaker sales with the Curry line. It has sent Curry to visit
China, which has helped boost sales there. Under Armour will also soon release a new shoe, the Curry 2.5. This
new shoe is a style that is just like the pair the NBA star wore during his record-setting game.
Minney said Under Armour's sneaker sales will probably continue to do well. For six straight years, Under
Armour's sales have increased each quarter by more than 20 percent. In addition to the company's general
success, Curry was the right star to bank on, Minney said.
Slice's study shows another challenge Under Armour faces in competing with Nike on player-branded shoes.
Nike Sales Beat Out Amazon
Nike was easily the top website for sneaker sales, beating even Amazon.com.
This is rare, because Amazon is almost always the top online seller of a given item. Minney said she double-
checks the information whenever Amazon is in the number two position.
It has been estimated that of every dollar spent online in 2015, 51 cents went to Amazon.
The fact that Nike beat Amazon shows that many shoppers are seeking out its brand. That shows loyalty to the
brand, and could show that Nike has created an appealing online experience. Many of Nike's older and less
tech-savvy retailing competitors have struggled to do this.
Under Armour's website accounts for just a small fraction of online sneaker sales. It probably has a long way to
go before shoppers think of it as a destination for these goods.
Grade 8 Recommended Non-Fiction Article (1140 Lexile)
Native Americans are thrilled Jackson is
being removed from the $20 NEW YORK, N.Y. — Growing up in Oklahoma, Becky Hobbs noticed that some of her Cherokee elders would not even
touch a $20 bill. Their avoidance stemmed from a deep hatred for Andrew Jackson, the 19th-century president pictured on
the front of the bill. To this day, Hobbs, now a 66-year-old songwriter, pokes Jackson in the face whenever she gets a $20
bill.
For Hobbs and many other Native Americans, the U.S. Treasury's decision to replace Jackson's portrait with Harriet
Tubman's is a hugely meaningful change.
Jackson was a slave-owning president who forced Cherokees and many other Indian nations on deadly marches out of
their southern homelands. To see him succeeded by an African-American anti-slavery crusader who risked her life to free
others is a wonderful thing for many Native Americans.
"We're just thrilled that Andrew Jackson has had a removal of his own," Hobbs said. "The constant reminder of Andrew
Jackson being glorified is sad and sickening to our people."
Tubman Will Be First African-American On U.S. Currency
The Obama administration's decision is groundbreaking in many ways. There has not been a woman on paper money in
over a century, and there has never been an African-American. Change also is coming to other bills: Martin Luther King,
Jr., and opera singer Marian Anderson, both major figures in the struggle for African-American civil rights, will be
displayed on the back of the $5 bill. The back of the $10 bill will soon feature suffragettes marching for the right of
women to vote.
However, Tubman's arrival is the one many people have been hoping for, much to the dismay of Jackson supporters. It
comes amid ongoing, emotional debates about other symbols Americans choose to honor, like the Confederate flags and
statues being removed from public life in places across the South.
The new $20 bill will serve as a powerful "reminder," said Amrita Myers, a historian who focuses on 19th-century black
women. It will remind us that "we can't ignore or pretend like we didn't have 400 years of slavery."
"Not only is this going to be the first African-American historical figure on U.S. currency, but it's a woman specifically
from the era of slavery," Myers explained. "We still live in a nation that doesn't like to acknowledge its history of racial
and gender oppression." Black women, she said, experience both race- and sex-based oppression at the same time.
Faces On Currency Are Especially Symbolic
Making the change on currency is especially powerful, said Suzan Shown Harjo, president of the Morning Star Institute, a
Native rights organization.
"A country usually puts forward its best when it shows the world the people on a stamp or on money," said Harjo, who is
both Cheyenne and Muskogee. "They're really saying, 'this is what we want you to think of us ... these are our best
people.'"
Jackson, who served from 1828 to 1836, has often been seen as a populist leader who tried to strengthen democracy and
bring Americans together. For Native Americans, however, Jackson stands for genocide, for the destruction of Native
American peoples. For them, he is the polar opposite of a unifying figure.
"He's not the poster boy for America, and it's good to see it changed," said Bill John Baker, principal chief of the
Cherokee Nation.
Baker points out that one-fourth of the Cherokees died after Jackson and his troops forced them onto what became known
as the Trail of Tears. Other tribes that were forced to move to reservations in Oklahoma and beyond include the
Seminoles, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Muscogee-Creek.
Former President Is Still Celebrated By Many
Many Americans still celebrate Jackson for his victory over the British during the War of 1812. General Jackson then
orchestrated the invasion of Florida in 1818, and convinced the Spanish government a year later to give up the territory.
Along the way, he warred against Native Americans, although some were his allies for brief periods.
Jackson's 1830 Indian Removal Act expanded U.S. territory at a critical time.
"As horrible a policy as it was, it was something that was widely appreciated by many voters at the time," said historian
Andrew Frank.
Jackson's picture has been on the front of the $20 bill since 1928.
Nearly a century later, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump wants to keep it that way. Trump said
replacing Jackson with Tubman is "pure political correctness." He and former Republican presidential candidate Ben
Carson suggested putting Tubman on the $2 bill instead.
"We won't stop promoting his legacy," said Howard Kittell, president and CEO of the Andrew Jackson Foundation. The
foundation operates Jackson's historic home, The Hermitage, in Tennessee.
"He's a complicated guy," Kittell said. "We don't try to varnish over the fact that he was a slaveholder and helped push the
Indian Removal Act through Congress. But within his historical period, that was within the mainstream thinking."
Jackson Had His Share Of Critics
Not quite, said historian Ed Baptist.
"At the time, there were alternatives, there were congressmen who suggested alternatives. The Indian Removal Act was
contested, there were lots of folks who opposed it."
Plus, Baptist said, the reason Jackson wanted to remove Native Americans from the Southeast was to be able to expand
cotton plantations and the slave trade. Those facts make putting Tubman on the bill even more appropriate.
"Harriet Tubman is what's good about America," he said. "Andrew Jackson is what's problematic about our history."