Instructions
June 5, 2009
Dear Parents,
I hope that you are having a wonderful summer! I know that students are looking forward to a time of relaxation away from school. Summer reading is always a good way to continue to learn even though school is out. Both local libraries are hosting summer reading programs that are a lot of fun!
Students entering fourth, fifth, and sixth grades are required to read one book this summer. The books are listed below. Ashland City Library has agreed to order extra copies of these titles so that you may borrow the book rather than purchase it. If you would rather purchase the book, all titles should be available at Books A Million.
Detailed instructions for fifth and sixth grade students are below. Fourth grade students will need to read the book, and be prepared for a short comprehension quiz on the first day of school.
The assigned books are as follows:
Fourth grade: The Hundred Dresses written by Eleanor Estes
Fifth grade: Superfudge written by Judy Blume
Sixth grade: A Year Down Yonder written by Richard Peck
We are planning multiple trips to the library next year, especially for fifth and sixth grade students. If your student does not already have a Ashland City Library card, please get him/her one this summer.
If you have any questions about the assignment, please call me. I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Thank you,
Mrs. Hurst
Reading List:
Superfudge, by Judy Blume (Fifth Grade)
Journal Instructions
As you read the book, you are to keep a journal. The best way to keep up with this is to purchase a small spiral notebook. The important thing is to keep all journal entries together in one place in order to turn this assignment in on the first day of school.
Each journal entry needs to be one paragraph. Each paragraph should contain at least five sentences. (No sentence should begin with the word “well”. For example, do not begin like this: Well, in this chapter….) You may write more than one paragraph if you want. You are only required to write one.
You should write a paragraph summarizing what happened in each chapter. THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS IS TO READ A CHAPTER, THEN IMMEDIATELY WRITE THE PARAGRAPH. Do not wait until the last minute to begin this project. It is worth 100 points. PLEASE MAKE SURE EACH NEW PARAGRAPH IS LABELED WITH THE CORRECT CHAPTER. (For example, write “Chapter One” as a heading before you begin your paragraph. If you wish, you may draw and color a picture to illustrate each chapter after you write your paragraph.
A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck (Sixth Grade)
Journal Instructions
As you read the book, you are to keep a journal. The best way to keep up with this is to purchase a small spiral notebook. The important thing is to keep all journal entries together in one place in order to turn this assignment in on the first day of school.
Each journal entry needs to be two paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain at least five sentences. (No sentence should begin with the word “well”. For example, do not begin like this: Well, in this chapter….) You may write more than two paragraphs if you want. You are only required to write two.
You should write paragraphs following the instructions below. THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS IS TO READ THE CHAPTER AS INSTRUCTED, THEN IMMEDIATELY WRITE THE PARAGRAPHS. Do not wait until the last minute to begin this project. It is worth 100 points. As you begin, label the top of the paper with the chapters you are writing. (For example, at the top of the first page, write “Chapter 1.”)
For each chapter, you are to write two paragraphs. The first paragraph should be a summary of the main events that happened in the chapter. (This may take more than five sentences!) For the second paragraph, you are to select the one thing that you liked the most OR the least about the chapter. Tell why you did or did not like that event.