Freshman Summer Reading Assessment
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can construct a well-supported argument about a theme or character in a summer reading text, using evidence from the book.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between a topic and a theme, according to the video. Provide an example of each based on a book you have read.
2. Describe how the double-sided journal method can help you analyze a text for a summer reading essay.
3. Choose a character from a book you've read and describe a key flaw they possess. How does this flaw contribute to the themes of the story?
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Educational Video
How to Prepare for a Summer Reading Essay
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