Drew Freeman Middle School
Supply List
2012-2013
PLEASE PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO ENSURE
YOUR CHILD IS
PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND READY FOR SUCCESS
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3-Ring
Binder (1)
Loose
leaf notebook paper
Composition
Books (2)
Spiral
Notebooks (5)
Pocket
Folders (5)
Calculator
(1)
Pencils
Pens
(black or blue ink)
PE SHIRT ($8) & Black Shorts |
SUGGESTED LOCKER ITEMS
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
*Other school
supplies may be requested by individual classroom teachers. All school supplies should be replenished
quarterly.
Supply
Book List for Students in AVID and Honors Programs
The following
booklist is derived from the International Reading Association for
College-Bound Readers. Some of the novels
have mature themesand contain profanity.
7th Grade Book -Alienation
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Author
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Lexile
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Culminating Activity
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Jacob I Have Loved
(244pages)
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Katherine Paterson
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880
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Read the biblical story from which the title
of the book derives. Compare and
contrast the how the book and the poem both address the major theme.
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The Outsiders
(192 pages)
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S.E. Hinton
|
750
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Define identity, class, and race, provide
examples from the novel. Write an
essay that discusses the difference
between individuality and belonging to a clique or gang identity?
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The Bluest Eye
(224 pages)
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Toni Morrison
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920
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The story is separated into
parts as seasons. Discuss if the story meets the hopes of each season.
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Catcher in the Rye
(224 pages)
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J. D. Salinger
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790
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Write a character sketch. Choose one character, other than Holden, in
the novel and describe them with as much detail as you can. Write down your
favorite quotes or scenes from them.
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8th Grade Book - Oppression
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Author
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Lexile
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Culminating Activity
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To Kill a Mockingbird
(384 pages)
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Harper Lee
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880
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You are a reporter in the court room,
write an news article covering the major developments in the trial
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(304 pages)
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Maya Angelou
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1070
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Read the poem from which the title
of the book derives. Compare and
contrast the how the book and the poem both address the major theme.
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Fahrenheit 451
(208 pages)
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Ray Bradbury
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890
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Write about the cause and effect
essay about the impact on society when books are not allowed (burned or
banned)
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Of Mice & Men
(118 pages)
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John Steinbeck
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630
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Write a persuasive essay stating
your position on George’s decision.
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