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Book Suggestions By Genre

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SUMMER READING

GRADE 6

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  1. ​Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
  2. Self-selected novel
Social Studies:
  • ​Save Me a Seat by Gita Varadarajan & Sarah Weeks



GRADE 7

  1. Self-selected novel
  2. Self-selected Non-Fiction
Advanced Language Arts:
  1. Pay It Forward: Young Readers Ed by Catherine Ryan Hyde
  2. Self-selected novel
Social Studies:
  • Sarny by Gary Paulsen
GRADE 8

Students are required to read one of the following titles
  • Monster by Walter Dean Myers
  • Slam! by Walter Dean Myers
  • If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
AND
2. Self-selected novel

Advanced Language Arts:
  1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
  2. Self-selected novel
Social Studies:
  • ​Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman



CMS Library Mission Statement & Goals

As the librarian at Central Middle School, my highest priority and proudest achievement is our ability to provide a safe, welcoming space for the entire school community to read, learn, and share with one other. -Kim Field
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote a love for reading and to teach effective, responsible research skills while also providing a safe, inclusive space for all students, teachers, and community members. 
Goals:
  • Acquire and promote a wide variety of relevant, high interest literature.
  • Teach information literacy skills that enables students to find safe, reliable information.
  • Encourage curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
  • Provide current, credible learning resources in various formats and teach the skills to use them.
  • Promote academic excellence and integrity.
  • Model empathy, mindfulness, and social responsibility.