One of the best ways to kick-off and enjoy the summer is to catch some rays and get lost in a great book! We invite you to read at least one book of your choice—any genre or topic—as long as it is something you have not yet read. Research has shown that reading just 20 minutes a day can build your vocabulary and background knowledge so that you are above your grade-level, so we hope you take advantage of this opportunity!
Your Summer Reading Assignment: When you arrive in the fall, we will be asking you to complete an assignment over your book. In order to prepare please:
- Keep a reading journal. Some things you can write about: the title, author, main characters, conflict, and what you think is the main message, author’s purpose, or theme of the book.
- Also, we will ask you to complete a two minute book talk and share a passage from the book, so select the passage and keep a copy.
- Get yourself off to a great start next fall by returning with your book read and your notes prepared.
Not sure what to read? In case you do not have ideas about what to read, here are some resources to help you.
- GoodReads Middle School Book List
- TAYSHAS Reading List
- What Should I Read Next?
- Summer reading book lists
- Prentice Hall Suggested Summer Reading
Don’t know where to find a book? Here is information on Carrollton’s public libraries. There are two locations, but each has the same website and phone number. They even have eBooks!
Manske Public Library
13613 Webb Chapel Rd.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Carrollton Public Library
3030 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75007
You can also use the CFB On-Line Library using the following log-in:
- Go to MackinVia
- Enter School Name
- Your ID #
- Enter “______” for your password