English Reading Requirements
Students are required to read three books in English from the required reading list on the right and according to their reading level.  A student's reading level is determined by the Star report which is to be included in the final report card mailing.  New students may select any three books in the 4-8 range.

Students are required to write one book report on one of the books AND complete 3x5 index cards for the other books showing author, title, reading level (English), number of pages, and a brief summary.  For the book report, follow the guidelines below for each grade level.

The book report and summary cards must be turned in on the first day of school.

5th & 6th Grade Book Report (for One Book Only)
Change the Ending: After reading a book, write a brief summary of how it ended. No more than ½ page. On a separate piece of paper, write a different ending.  This must be one page. Everything is in pencil and cursive. Remember the ending has to be different; it does not mean it has to be better.

Summary ½ page (50): Brief description of characters and plot.  Detailed description of how the book ended.

Ending Change 1 page (100): Detailed description of how it ends.  Use at least 5 lines of dialogue.  (Remember to put quotation marks around the punctuation, e.g. “.” ) No violence or gory details.

7th & 8th Grade Book Report (for One Book Only)
Write a five paragraph essay in which you explain the plot in the first body paragraph, the characters in the second body paragraph and what you learned from reading the book in the last body paragraph. In the closing paragraph, make a recommendation as to whether a person should or should not take the time to read the book. Explain why (or why not).

8th Grade
Draw a new cover of the book using your knowledge of the conflict, themes, and symbols found within the book. Write a paragraph explaining your artistic choices. Then in 100 words write a summary of the book.

Arabic Reading Requirements
Students are required to read one book in Arabic. Arabic books are available at the Pasadena Central Library AND through www.noorart.com. For the Arabic book report, use the guidelines below corresponding to the level of Arabic class the student will be in next year.

The book report must be turned in on the first day of school. 

Arabic Book Report for Grades 5-8
Use this form for doing your report if you will be in regular Arabic with Mrs. Zayat.

Beginner Arabic Book Report for Grades 5-8
Use this form for doing your report if you will be in beginner Arabic with Mrs. Tizani.