For students entering Grade One
For students entering Grade Two
The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco
Sneakers the Seaside Cat by Margaret Wise Brown
Snow Ponies by Cynthia Cotten
The Rough - Face Girl by Rafe Martin
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
and poetry collections by Shel Silverstein:
Falling Up
A Light in the Attic
Where the Sidewalk Ends
For students entering Grade Three
The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
Students should read this book over the summer, independently, or have the book read to them. The book will be discussed during the first month of school. If possible, please buy the book and bring it to school in August. Also, please see the Archdiocesan Suggested Reading List for Grade 3.
For students entering Grade Four
Students are encouraged to read books from the Archdiocese Suggested Reading list and keep a list of what they have read to be brought in on the first
For students entering Grade Five
Students are required to read Bridge to Terrabithia by Katherine Paterson
and Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
You will discuss these books when you get back to school and you will have questions to answer about the plot, the setting, the characters, and the conflict of each book. These will be your first grades for reading in 5th grade.
UPPER SCHOOL
For students entering Grade Six
Required reading:
The Ransom of Mercy Carter by Caroline B. Cooney
Hatchet by Gary Paulson
Enjoy reading the selections. Please try to read more than the two required selections by turning off the computer or the television and making time to read.
Below is a link to the archdiocese list of approved books for fifth and sixth graders. You can choose from those titles or visit the young adult librarian at your local library who can help find books that interest you. Local libraries have on-line lists with brief descriptions of many stories to make your search for good literature easier. Of course, your parents can help you select appropriate books too.
Included here also, is a link to the graphic organizer that you need to neatly complete for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. I will not accept any excuses for not having this assignment completed. Fill in one graphic organizer for each of the required books.
I look forward to seeing you in the fall when we all return to school, rested and well read. Have a wonderful summer vacation.
Mrs. Daniels
For students entering Grade Seven
Required reading:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
A Soldier's Heart by Gary Paulson
When you return to school in the fall, you will be participating in a formal book discussion. As you read the selections, please take time to fill in a graphic organizer for each. (follow the highlighted link) These graphic organizers are due THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. No excuses will be accepted.
This summer, try to turn off the computers and televisions and do more reading. I would hope you find the time to read more than the required selections. The young adult librarian at your local library can help you make appropriate selections for further summer reading. Below is a link to the archdiocese list of aprroved books; choose freely from the books listed. Most libraries have on-line lists with plot descriptions so you can choose titles that interest you. Don't forget, parents can also help you make good reading choices too.
Keep reading, have a terrific summer, and return safe and sound in the fall.
Mrs Daniels
For students entering Grade Eight
Required reading:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
White Fang by Jack London
You will read the titles listed above and prepare to participate in the formal book discussion when you return to school in the fall. Prepare for the discussion by taking notes concerning: the author, awards, setting, characters, plot, and themes. Write recommendations for both books using examples from the story to back up your opinions.
Try turning off the computers and atgelevisions to make some time for reading as many books as you possibly can. Remember, the young adult librarian at your local library can assist you in finding suitable choices for additional summer reading. Most libraries have teen reading lists on line with short descriptions about the story lines; the choioces are endless. Below, you'll find the archdiocese list of approved books for your grade level. Keep reading, have a wonderful summer, and return safe and sound in the fall.
Mrs. Daniels
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