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Summer Reading for Entering Pre-Kindergarten Children

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Favorite Authors:
Jez Alborough
Eric Carle
Donald Crews
Lois Ehlert
Bill Martin Jr.
David McPhail
Don and Audrey Wood

Concept Books:
ABC Books
Counting Books
Color Books
Shape Books

Favorite Bedtime Stories:
Nursery Rhymes
Assorted Titles by Dr. Seuss
It Looks Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw
Five Little Monkeys by Eileen Christelow
Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood and Don Wood
Napping House by Audrey Wood and Don Wood
I Went Walking by Sue Williams
Who is the Beast? by Keith Baker
Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell
Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose by Tomie dePaola
Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
All By Myself by Mercer Mayer

…create the habit of bedtime reading. This will be essential to your child’s success and ensuring a lifelong love of reading. There are many wonderful books that you can read to or with your child. You are not limited to these suggestions and there is no written work; simply enjoy this special time together.

Summer Reading for Entering Kindergarten Children

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Favorite Authors:
Eric Carle
Paul Collicut
P.D. Eastman
Lois Ehlert
Denise Fleming
Mem Fox
Helen Lester
Bill Martin Jr.
Laura Numeroff
Don and Audrey Wood

Favorite Bedtime Stories:
Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come by Nancy Carlson
I Love You the Purplest by Robert Munsch
I’ll Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes
The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing
Kindergarten Rocks by Darlene Kenny
Oliver Finds His Way by Phyllis Root

Summer Reading for Entering First Graders

Select the link for the first grade reading log and print this document.

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Favorite Authors:
Frank Asch
Jan Brett
Norman Bridwell
Tomie dePaola
Kevin Henkes
Pat Hutchins
Helen Lester
Leo Lionni
James Marshall
Audrey Penn
Rosemary Wells

Favorite Series:
Little Bill – Bill Cosby
Amelia Bedelia – Peggy Parish
Frog and Toad – Arnold Lobel
Little Bear – Maurice Sendak
Curious George – J. J. Reyes
Franklin – Brenda Clarke

Quality Non-Fiction:
Rookie Readers
DK Titles
Eyewitness Books

Favorite Bedtime Stories:
The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing
10 Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy Rathmann
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
Brand-New Pencils, Brand-New Books by Diane DeGroat
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth By Alison McGhee
Ruby by Maggie Glen
Best Friends for Frances by Russell Hoban
Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
On the First Day of Grade School by Emily Whatley
Some Dogs Do by Jez Alborough
My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough

Choose at least five books to read and record each one on your reading log.

Bring your completed reading log to school August 13th.

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Summer Reading for Entering Second Graders

Select the link for the second grade reading log and print this document.

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Favorite Authors:
Tedd Arnold
Eve Bunting
Nic Bishop
Gail Gibbons
Steven Kellogg
Robert Munsch
Cynthia Rylant
Allen Say
Cathryn Sill

Favorite Series:
Magic Tree House
The Littles
Arthur
Nate the Great
Fluffy
Ramona
Minnie and Moo
Mr. Putter and Tabby
Poppleton
Arthur
Fly Guy
Magic School Bus
Encyclopedia Brown

Challenging Chapter Book Series:
Boxcar Children
Secrets of Droon
Geronimo Stilton
A to Z Mysteries
Junebug Books
Marvin Redpost
Judy Moody
Amber Brown
Time Warp
Jake Drake

Choose at least five books to read and record each one on your reading log.

Bring your completed reading log to school August 13th.

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Summer Reading for Entering Third Graders

Entering third graders are to read three books: Because of Winn-Dixie One biography One book of poetry
Before beginning a book, print and fold the bookmarks so they are readily available while reading. The bookmarks include prompts to support the development of comprehension strategies. We encourage our students to make connections, visualize, reflect, make inferences, wonder, summarize, and synthesize. Each bookmark is a written assignment and due during the first week of school. Each will count as a reading grade.
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Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo	Make notes on the bookmark provided for this title. You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. When school begins in August, the students will receive an in-class assignment based on this book. Click here
One grade-level appropriate biography An example is Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein by Don Brown. Other interesting people you may wish to select include: Helen Keller Benjamin Franklin Rosa Parks Thomas Edison Frederick Douglass Elizabeth Blackwell	Complete the stickman organizer for the biography you read. Complete each line with the information requested. Click here
One children’s book of poetry A few suggested titles include: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein A Pizza the Size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky If I Were In Charge of the World by Judith Viorst Dinosaur Dinner with a Slice of Alligator Pie by Dennis Lee Sing a Song of Popcorn, Every Child’s Book of Poems by M. White A Bad Case of the Giggles by Bruce Lansky	Select your favorite poem from the book to share with the class in August. Complete the attached bookmark. You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. Click here

Summer Reading for Entering Fourth Graders

Entering fourth graders are to read three books: James and the Giant Peach One non-fiction One choice from the list provided.
Before beginning a book, print and fold the bookmarks so they are readily available while reading. The bookmarks include prompts to support the development of comprehension strategies. We encourage our students to make connections, visualize, reflect, make inferences, wonder, summarize, and synthesize. Each bookmark is a written assignment and due during the first week of school. Each will count as a reading grade.
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All entering Fourth Graders are to read: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl	Make notes on the bookmark provided for this title. You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. Click here When school begins in August, you will receive an in-class assignment based on this book.
One grade-level appropriate non-fiction Suggested series include: Eyewitness Books and Eyewitness Science Books Dorling Kindersley Readers Nature’s Children Discovery Channel School Science Books Time for Kids Science Scoops Capstone Press offers the following: Extreme Sports Learning about Horses Learning about Dogs Learning about Cats Animals and the Environment Sharks Motorcycles	Complete the provided bookmark for non-fiction. You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. Click here
One book from the list below: Puppies in the Pantry and others in the Animal Ark series by Baglio Tarantula Shoes by Birdseye First Strawberries by Bruchad Crackerjack Halfback or other titles by Christopher Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Clearly Ramona’s World by Beverly Clearly Help! I’m a Prisoner in the Library by Clifford Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Coville A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by De Young Backyard Angel by Delton Dork in Disguise by Gorman The Kid Who Ran for President by Gorman Shoeless Joe and Me and others in the Baseball Card Adventure Series by Gutman Running Out of Time by Haddix Mister and Me by Holt Child of the Silent Night by Hunter Ella Enchanted or any Princess Tales books by Levine Homer Price by Robert McCloskey Shiloh by Naylor A Year Down Yonder by Peck Serious Science: An Adam Joshua Story by Smith Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Van Draanen Smart Dog by Vande Velde Frindle by Clements World According to Humphrey by Birney Spiderwick Chronicles Series of Unfortunate Events Titles by Judy Moody	Complete this bookmark: Click here You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. Have a picture taken of you reading your favorite book in your favorite spot. Bring this to school on August 13th.

Summer Reading for Entering Fifth Grade Students

Entering fifth graders are to read TWO books: one non-fiction OR historical fiction and one from a series OR non-fiction.
Before beginning a book, print and fold the bookmarks so they are readily available while reading. The bookmarks include prompts to support the development of comprehension strategies. We encourage our students to make connections, visualize, reflect, make inferences, wonder, summarize, and synthesize. Each bookmark is a written assignment and due during the first week of school. Each will count as a reading grade.
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All entering Fifth Jamestown Sign The The Night George The Surviving Maria’s John’s Caesar’s Ann’s A Standing The Five Our Graders are to read a non-fiction book OR a historical fiction. Choose a topic that interests you or a subject about which you are curious. Non-fiction choices may include science topics such as animals, ecosystems, great discoveries, or biographies of scientists. The historical fiction may be about one of the following:Colonial times (1600 – 1775), The Revolutionary War, The French and Indian War, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Famous people who lived from 1600 – 1776. You may read any non-fiction book on a topic that interests you, a topic about which you want to learn more, or one of the suggested historical fiction titles that follow: the Perilous Adventure by Olga Hall-Quest of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Fighting Ground by Avi Journeys by Avi Washington’s Socks by Elvira Woodruff Mystery at Jamestown: First Permanent Colony in America by Carole Marsh Jamestown: The Adventures of Young Sam Collier by Gail Karwoski Story 1773 by Joan Lowery Nixon Story 1775 by Joan Lowery Nixon Story 1759 by Joan Lowery Nixon Story 1747 by Joan Lowery Nixon Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple by Kathryn Lasky in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan by Mary Pope Osborne Journal of William Thomas Emerson: A Revolutionary War Patriot by Barry Denenberg Smooth Stones: Hope’s Diary by Kristiana Gregory Strange New Land: Elizabeth’s Diary by Patricia Hermes	Complete this bookmark: If your book is historical fiction: Click here If your book is non-fiction: Click here You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. When school begins in August, we will have “share arounds” about our summer reading. So as you finish each book, make notes on the proper bookmark and think about what you would like to share from this book with your classmates.
A book from one of the following series or a fiction or non-fiction book of your choice: Sammy Keyes by Van Draanen The Wayside School by Sachar Island by Korman Capture by Lasky Warriors by Hunter Prydain by Alexander Artemis Fowl by Colfer The Hardy Boys by Dixon Nancy Drew by Keene Series of Unfortunate Events by Snicket Eragon by Paolini Charlie Bone by Nimmo Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney	Complete one of these bookmarks: You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. If your book is fiction: Click here If your book is non-fiction: Click here The notes will help you with the August “share arounds” when you will have the chance to convince others to read your book.

Summer Reading for Entering Sixth Grade Students

Entering sixth graders are to read two books: One classic One free choice
Before beginning a book, print and fold the bookmarks so they are readily available while reading. The bookmarks include prompts to support the development of comprehension strategies. We encourage our students to make connections, visualize, reflect, make inferences, wonder, summarize, and synthesize. Each bookmark is a written assignment and due during the first week of school. Each will count as a reading grade. In addition, the bookmarks notes will be a valuable resource as students complete book summaries during the first two weeks of school.
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Select a Classic: Read one (1) book that is considered a classic work of literature for children or young adults. Ask a librarian or book store manager for help, or consult an online resource, such as www.ALA.org (American Library Association). The book you choose must be an unabridged version, at least 100 pages in length. Here are a few suggested titles: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Swiss Family Robinson by Johann D. Wyss 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie Treasure Island by Robert Lewis Stevenson Heidi by Johanna Spyri Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Sounder by William H. Armstrong The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White	• Complete this bookmark which is due the first week of school: Click here You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. The summary is not due the first week of school; the due date will be announced by your teacher. Your bookmark notes should include meaningful information and be concise. You will be able to use your bookmark as a resource while writing your book summaries. If this resource is well done, your summary will be easier to write and the final product will be of higher quality. • Your reading teacher will provide you with a poster form during the first week of school. Your poster will be the basis of a presentation you will make to your class. You do not need to work on this part of the reading assignment during the summer. You will be given ample time to complete the poster before it is due for a grade!
Free Choice: Read one (1) book of your choice. You may select a chapter fiction book, a non-fiction book, a collection of short stories, or a book of poetry for your free choice reading. Your free choice selection must be 100 pages, minimum. Suggestions include: Natalie Babbitt Lynne Reid Banks Betsy Byars Caroline Cooney Sharon Creech Karen Cushman (except Catherine Called Birdy) Paula Danzinger Jack Gantos Jean Craighead George Patricia Reilly Giff Virginia Hamilton Karen Hesse (except Out of the Dust) Brian Jacques E.L. Konigsburg Madeline L’Engle C.S. Lewis Lois Lowry Robin McKinley Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Joan Lowry Nixon Scott O’Dell Katherine Paterson Gary Paulsen Richard Peck Tamora Pierce Ann Rinaldi J.K. Rowling Louis Sachar Lemony Snicket Zilpha Keatley Snyder Elizabeth George Speare Jerry Spinelli (except Maniac Magee and Stargirl) J.R.R. Tolkien Jane Yolen (except The Devil’s Arithmetic) Paul Zindel	Complete the appropriate bookmark for the book you select. You may print and make notes on more than one bookmark. This will be due the first week of school: Click the bookmark for the type of book you read: Fiction: Click here Non-fiction: Click here Poetry: Click here The summary is not due the first week of school; the due date will be announced by your teacher. Your bookmark notes should include meaningful information and be concise. You will be able to use your bookmark as a resource while writing your book summaries. If this resource is well done, your summary will be easier to write and the final product will be of higher quality. • Your reading teacher will provide you with a poster form during the first week of school. Your poster will be the basis of a presentation you will make to your class. You do not need to work on this part of the reading assignment during the summer. You will be given ample time to complete the poster before it is due for a grade!

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