Summer Reading 6-12 (2025-26)
ELA Booklist (6-12) | ELA Reading Log
History Booklist (7-11) | History FORM (7-11)
ELA & History Summer Reading Message:
Dear Students and Families,
As summer quickly approaches, we want to make sure you are aware of the details of the CMHS ELA & History summer reading program. This program builds more opportunities to read and write across the curriculum, helps students transition smoothly between grades, and empowers our young readers to select titles that match their reading levels and interests.
Students are required to read at least *two books over the summer, due first day of school:
- one from the ELA list and
- one from the History list.
*Exceptions
- Students entering 6th grade and 12th grade will read an ELA book only (no history book)
- Students entering 8th – 12th Honors English will be assigned to ready two books.
- Students enrolled in AP English or AP History are assigned different readings by their AP Teachers.
Assessment
- English: Students going into grades 6 – 8 must complete a ELA Reading Log. Please print out the log, fill it out, and turn it into your English teacher on the first day of school (8/30). There is no reading log for students going into grades 9 – 12. Students in all grades should be ready to demonstrate their knowledge of the books through presentation, writing, and discussion
- History: Students going into grades 7-11 must complete a History Reading FORM: due by the first day (8/27)
We encourage students to make wise choices for their books (many of the titles are reviewed thoroughly on commonsensemedia.org) and to get a jumpstart on the summer reading for both subjects.
Books are available at:
- the CMHS Ramsay Library.
- the following Free Digital Resources (including many audiobook versions).
- Amazon.com and online book stores.
Feel free to contact us with questions, and have a great summer!
Bob Ewell
English Department Chair
(508) 866-6148
ewellr@carver.org
Brendan Cully
History Department Chair
(508) 866-6351
cullyb@carver.org