SUMMER READING 2011-12
Grade Title Author
K Shoes like Miss Alice’s Angela Johnson
1st First Graders from Mars Shana Corey
2nd Get Ready for Second Grade Paul Danziger
3rd Case of the Elevator Duck Polly Berrien Berends
4th June Bug in Trouble Alice Mead
5th Where the Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls
6th Because of Winn-Dixie Kate Dicamilo
7th
The Cay
Theodore Taylor
8th Hunger Games Suzanne Collins
Students are to submit a typed report summary of the books, with the exception of students K-2, who are expected only to read the book.

Guidelines to follow but are not limited to:

Mechanics: All reports must be two pages typed using Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced.

Describe/explain (complete and detailed sentences, please):

1. Author

2. Describe the main character (name, physical description, explanation how the main character you chose functions within the book, etc.)

3. Describe a problem or difficulty the main character faces.

4. Describe how the problem(s) were solved.

5. Give your opinion of the book.

6. What are three or more main factors that support your opinion?

 

Parents: Please assist your child with completing this mandatory assignment. Students are required to read and complete the assignment as directed.