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Summer Reading Lists All students have summer reading assignments that are due upon their return in August. You can view your summer reading lists. Be sure to check under the grade you will be in August! The summer reading lists are by the class that you are going into!: (click on a grade below) Elementary
This is a suggested list. Each child is on a different reading level. Feel free to adjust this according to your child’s reading ability. Most importantly, read to your children and if they are readers, have them read aloud to you. This will greatly improve their reading fluency.
The following is a list of suggested reading. Please follow the guidelines specified below when helping your child choose books to read. Remember that the more interested they are in the subject, the more they will read, so let your child choose his/her books.
I recommend the “five finger” rule when choosing a book to read. Students should read the first page of the book (or about 100 words), and for each word they don’t know, put up one finger. At the end of the page, if they have five fingers up, then the book is too hard. If no fingers are up, the book is too easy. The goal is to have two or three fingers up. By using this method students can independently choose an appropriate book. I strongly encourage students to join the local libraries’ summer reading programs in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Cameron Park. Students can win prizes for reading a set amount. If your child does not already have his/her own library card, please help him/her apply for one and encourage him/her to be responsible for returning the books on time. I would also like to refer you to a website that you can explore with your child: www.teachersandfamilies.com (click on Best Books under K-12, then click Primary – Grades K-3). Book Poster Assignment: Students should pick one book to share with the class. They should make a 12 by 18 inch poster with an illustration of their favorite part of the book. The poster should include the title and the author. It is due the first day of school.
Your child will be required to read two books this summer as graded assignments when he/she returns to school for the third grade. Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Your child will be required to read two books this summer as graded assignments when he/she returns to school for the Fourth Grade. Assignment 1: Please have your child read Frindle by Andrew Clements. When we return to school in August, he/she will participate in class discussions and activities relating to Frindle during the first two weeks of school. Please have your child bring in his/her book the first day of school. Assignment 2: Have your child select another book for a book report. The book report should be a poster and include the following:
Of course, the poster should be colorful, well written, easy to read, and your child’s best work. Your child may use the computer for this assignment. (Please use black ink on white paper for printed work. It is much easier to read.) The poster is due the first day of school. They will be displayed on the wall outside the classroom on the first day back. Please do not have your child make his/her poster on foam board or cardboard because I cannot put it up on the wall outside the classroom. Below is a list of suggestions for books for the poster:
The above selections are just suggestions for the poster; they vary in difficulty and span a variety of interests. Your child will be more successful if he/she is allowed to select the book of greatest interest to him/her for the poster. A wonderful way to do this is to plan a trip to the library (the new El Dorado Hills Library would be fun!) or the bookstore to allow your child options. At the same time, you can find some books of interest yourself and model the power of reading! Happy Reading, Ms. King
Read any and all of these wonderful books this summer. When you return to school in August, you will be tested on Old Yeller. This is the mandatory book to read. Be ready to answer questions about this book. Pick a second book to do a book report on. The book report will be a poster that illustrates the book. It must include a written summary, at least one hand-drawn picture, and the title and author of the book. Be ready to present your book report when you return to school in August.
*Please read a book that you haven’t read before.
Middle School
Choose two books, of
your choice, from the following list.
Read
the two books for your pleasure.
Then read: required reading: The Phantom
Tollbooth by Justin
After reading the "required reading", please write
6 questions and answers about the book and bring
Have a great summer- Happy Reading!
Welcome to seventh grade. There are two books to read before you return to school in August. Required: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will be the first book we will discuss during literature. Be prepared for a quiz and activities on this book. Required: The second book is your choice. It must be your reading level and approved by your parents. Be prepared to give a short summary of the book. The review should be approximately three minutes, give a brief summary, and give your opinion of the book. Please don’t give the ending of the book away to your listeners. Would you recommend this book? Why would you recommend it or not recommend it? You may use note cards. This will be graded on oral presentations skills. I will give you the oral presentation skills rubric the first day of school and we will discuss how the presentation will be graded prior to delivering the synopsis. I look forward to a great school year. Mrs. Durante
Book 1: Entire class: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll,John Tenniel (Illustrator)The orignal illustrations are an important element to the story! Please do not use any abridged version! *Note: Part of your summer assignment is to learn to play chess, if you do not know how to already. You will need to know how before reading Through the Looking Glass! Book 2: Individuals Choice: Please go to http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspxview=fa&tabindex=3&tabid=68 and choose a book with a Lexile score between 900 (min) and 1300 (max). Any book with a higher score should be with parent and teacher approval (Mrs. Brandt will be available by email most of the summer)
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