Freshman Summer Reading Assessment
Grade 8ELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can construct a well-supported argument about a theme or character in a summer reading text, using evidence from the book.
Lesson Flow
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How to Prepare for a Summer Reading Essay
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify a significant theme in the book you read this summer. Provide two pieces of evidence (quotes or specific events) from the text that support this theme. Explain how each piece of evidence connects to the theme you identified. Choose a main character from the book you read this summer. Describe a key character trait they possess. Provide two examples from the text that demonstrate this trait. Explain how these examples illustrate the character's trait.”
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