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Incoming 3rd Grade
The incoming 3rd graders must read Freckle Juice by Judy Blume.
In addition they will be reading their Phonics booklets and doing a skills book.
Incoming 4TH GRADE
Students entering the fourth grade are required to read two books this summer. One book is picked for you. The other book needs to be picked from the list below. The students will be tested on both books upon returning to school in the fall.
The required book for incoming fourth grade students is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.
Choose one of the books below for the second book.
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
The Landry News by Andrew Clements
Lily’s Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Dear Napolean, I Know You’re Dead, but… by Elvira Woodruff
Knee Knock Rise by Natalie Babbitt
Incoming 5th grade students - You have to read two books over the summer. One book is required and the other book you can choose from the list below. Both books will have some kind of activity to go along with them when you return to school.
Enjoy your summer and have fun reading!
Required book for Summer Reading
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Optional book for Summer Reading (choose one)
A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Soup by Robert Newton Pack
Not Just Anybody Family by Betsy Byars
The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz
Gentle Ben by Walt Morey
Holes by Louis Sachar
A Week in the Woods by Andrew Clements
The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
DO NOT READ ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BOOKS (WE WILL BE READING THEM IN CLASS):
The BFG
The Stranger Came Ashore
House of Dies Drear
Half Moon Investigations
The Giver
Stephen Fair
Montmorency
Maniac Magee
House of the Scorpion
I Am the Cheese
Night
The Outsiders
ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS:
Read the book listed below for your grade
AND
Read one 5 pt AR book (see list on school website).
You will be taking an AR test on this book, and the book listed below, when you return to school. You may take notes on the books as you go and use those notes for your AR test.
Rising 6th Grade Required Reading
D'aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
OR
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Required Reading
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Change the World... One Child at a Time (The Young Reader's Edition)
OR
Crossing the Wire [Paperback]
ASSIGNMENT
USE COMPLETE SENTENCES. GRAMMAR AND SPELLING ARE IMPORTANT!
6th Grade:
Character Illustration Book
1) Pick a god from the book you read. On an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper, draw a picture that illustrates the characteristics of that god.
2) Inside the cover, on a separate sheet of paper for each question, write the following:
a. Character’s Voice: Looks for examples of the character’s speech that reveal important information about him or her. Record at least two direct quotes. Beneath each quote, record what you think the character’s words say about him or her.
b. Character’s Deeds: Search for passages that show something the character does. Write at least two examples of the character’s actions. Use direct quotes, or state what the character does in your own words. Beneath each statement, record what you think the character’s actions reveal about him or her.
c. Character’s Looks: Find passages that describe the character’s appearance. If you cannot find a direct quote, write what you think the character looks like and why you picture the character this way. Include information about the character’s hair color, eye color, age, height, and distinguishing features.
d. Character’s Thoughts and Feelings: Find descriptions of the character’s thoughts and feelings. Record at least two passages that show what’s inside the character’s mind and heart. Beneath each quote, record what you learn about the character by examining his or her thoughts or feelings.
7th and 8th Grade:
Personal Reflections Diary
1) Read the required reading for your grade.
2) Design an 8 ½ x 11 front page cover for your diary. Create an illustration that shows the relationship between you and the story.
3) Inside the cover, on a separate sheet of paper for each topic, write a reflective piece that includes the following:
a. Your reaction to the setting. Does it remind you of a place you have visited? Is it so different from what you know that you have difficulty visualizing it?
b. A character analysis that shows how you are similar to, yet different from, one of the characters in the story.
c. A description of a conflict in the story, Compare it to a conflict in your life.
d. A reactions to the culture presented in the story. Describe your attitude toward the culture and discuss similarities and differences.
e. Pay attention to the moods and feelings the setting, conflict, and plot create for you. Compare them to your own.
f. Explain how the theme of the story directly relates to your life today
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