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Required Summer Reading List for Grades 5-8 Students  Reading is an important part of your education.
1st through 3rd Grade: Dear Soon -to -be- First Through Third Graders,
You are asked to participate in the Phoenix Public Library summer reading program. Click on the following link:
"Read your way to the Ballpark" 4th Grade: Dear Soon-to-be-Fourth Grader, While you are enjoying your summer vacation, we want to make sure you also enjoy reading. For your summer reading requirement, you may choose fiction or non-fiction books, one in each category or both the same. After reading the required two (or more!) books, complete the attached corresponding worksheets in your best cursive handwriting. One worksheet is for fiction books, one for non-fiction. You may use the back of the page if you need additional space. This assignment will collected during the first week of school. If you like to read fiction, here is a group of authors and series you might enjoy, but you don't have to choose from these:
5th Grade:
Dear Fourth-into-Fifth Graders, Reading is an important part of your education and personal development. We want you to read at least two books over the summer vacation. Please choose two from the list provided. You are more than welcome to read all from the list if you choose. Before school begins, for each book you read you should prepare a summary in one of the following ways. You must pick two different choices.
We prefer that they be typed with double spacing. If you do not have access to a computer, write out your work in your BEST CURSIVE writing. Please do not bring these with you until the teacher asks for them. Have a great summer and happy reading!
2008 5th Grade Summer Reading List: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Because of Winn-Dixie by Katie DiCamillo Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary Dear Fifth-into-Sixth Graders,
Choose two (2) or more books. A Wrinkle in Time by L'Engle Julie of the Wolves by George Old Yeller by Fred Gipson Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi Crash by Spinelli Write a paper approximately one page long that describes the important elements of the book such as characters, setting, problem/solution, and conclusion. Please type your paper and make sure spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization are correct. This assignment will be handed in the first week of school. We will also do some group activities with the various novels when we get back to school. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
7th Grade Requirements : Students will be tested on these books the first week of school (after review activities that will be done in class) and will be part of their first quarter grade.
TOM Sawyer BY by Mark Twain Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt
Students should keep a journal on the books. I would suggest a minimum of a half page of notes for every 50 pages of text. These notes should contain vocabulary, notes on plot, conflict, theme, setting, and character. It should be a mix of questions the student may have and summaries of what has been read. While students will not be graded on the notes, they should bring their journals to school for the first week activities and will be allowed to use these notes on the test.
Suggested for extra reading time Students will be tested on these books the first week of school (after review activities that will be done in class) and will be part of their first quarter grade.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Students should keep a journal on the books. I would suggest a minimum of a half page of notes for every 50 pages of text. These notes should contain vocabulary, notes on plot, conflict, theme, setting, and character. It should be a mix of questions the student may have and summaries of what has been read. While students will not be graded on the notes, they should bring their journals to school for the first week activities and will be allowed to use these notes on the test.
Suggested for extra reading time Suggested Titles to be Reserved for High School: Senior High School Suggested Reading List |
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