SUMMER READING
In addition to participating in the reading program at the library this summer, incoming 7th
graders will read two assigned novels.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Both of these historical fiction novels deal with prejudice and explore how young people react
when faced with injustice. Both protagonists have close encounters where discrimination
affects them or those close to them.
Students are required to take notes about characterization and plot while reading (post-its or in
a notebook) and complete the graphic organizers. Students will take a test about the books the
first week of school, and they may use these notes during the test.
Students are encouraged to read as many choice books as possible and participate in the
library programs.
Have a wonderful summer!
Mrs. Radomski
aradomski@rpsnj.org
Ms. Miller
mmiller@rpsnj.org
Write page numbers with notes in order to cite correctly.
Point of
Comparison
The Watsons Go to
Birmingham -- 1963
Both
Number the Stars
The Watsons Go to
Birmingham -- 1963
Both
Number the Stars
Genre
Point of View
Tone
Setting (time
and place) and
prejudice that
exists
Point of
Comparison
Protagonist:
include
gender, age,
description,
traits, etc.
Major event
that portrays
injustice/
discrimination
Point of
Comparison
Protagonist’s
reaction to this
event and
ways he or she
The Watsons Go to
Birmingham -- 1963
Both
Number the Stars
displays
courage
Theme