Summer+Reading+Project

To supplement the rich curriculum that you have studied over the year, each student is expected to read at least one new book from the attached list of books, create and submit a Dialectical Journal, and participate in a Socratic Seminar to discuss the Big Idea and Things to Think About listed below. The Socratic Seminar will take place on Friday, September 23. This will give you an opportunity to discuss your feelings about or interpretation of the book. The Dialectical Journals are due on the same day.

The Big Idea

"Intolerance is intolerable."

Things to Think About


 * How does diversity make a community stronger?
 * Our community is unique because it is a mosaic of many cultures.
 * "Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances." //—Dr. Wayne W. Dyer//

Please refer to the attached rubric and criteria for assessment guidelines for the Dialectical Journal. See below for grade level requirements.

**Grade 6:** 10-12 entries required **Grades 7-8:** 12-15 entries required

In this packet you will find:
 * explanation and procedures for Dialectical Journals
 * the grading rubric and criteria for the project
 * a sample Dialectical Journal entry
 * a blank Dialectical Journal

The summer project will be a grade that goes on each student’s report card. The final grade on the report card will be based on the journal entries and participation in the Socratic Seminar.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">We have had a wonderful year at Finley Middle School, and you are the reason why! Have a wonderful summer break and be safe!