Summer Reading at Trinity

Transcription

1 Summer Reading at Trinity Rising Fourth Grade Trinity Presbyterian School 1700 East Trinity Boulevard Montgomery, AL Lower School Library: Keeli Osmer Phone: trinitywildcatroar.pbworks.com School Year

2 Dear Fourth Grade Parents, It is with great hope and intention that we develop a productive summer reading program for you and your family continuing to instill a love as well as an importance of reading throughout the summer. Fortunately, our Trinity family is afforded a host of opportunities throughout the summer that not only enhance a child academically through their multitude of experiences but also build character and family relationships. We are forever grateful for these advantages and only wish to enhance them through the priceless adventures of books. Often we are awakened to places, characters, and plots our children have never known and settings that are beyond their wildest imaginations. Authors invite us to engage in worlds that are foreign to us and situations to which our lives will never be introduced. What a pleasure it is for us to invite you and your family to kick-back, and enter the unknown and to expand our minds, our imaginations, and our dreams. Reading in this century demands that students develop high levels of literacy to be able to compete in a post-secondary world. Research indicates that students who read more, read better, and have higher reading achievement. Students who read independently develop more expansive vocabularies and achieve higher levels of reading and writing development. This is particularly true for students who have daily opportunities to read and is why we are excited to bring an effective summer reading program to you and your student. Did you know that students who do not read during the summer can lose approximately three months of reading growth, while students who do read continue to make gains? Our goal is for our students to continue to improve their reading skills throughout the summer so they are academically prepared at the beginning of the school year. Having a cumulative summer reading program throughout consecutive grades ensures our students are academically challenged, ahead of the literacy curve, and can compete with other college preparatory students. Trinity administrators and teachers have worked together to assemble a summer reading list that will not only engage your student, but also provide the opportunity for your child to become a stronger, more flexible reader. Recreational and faith-based books have been selected to reinforce your child s spiritual growth as well as enhance their love of the classics. Talk with your child about what they are reading ask them questions to ensure comprehension. Accelerated Reader is an excellent tool. It can be used to assess comprehension as well as guide your student in determining appropriate book levels. As always, accelerated reader will be accessible in the library and assistance will be available as needed. And lastly...thank you for joining us in encouraging your child to become a life-long reader.

3 Summer Reading 2011 All incoming fourth graders will be tested on three books through Accelerated Reader. One of the three books must be a faith based book. A list of possibilities has been included; however you are not limited to these titles or authors. The fourth grade teachers request that the three books are chapter books and are at a minimum book level of 3.0. These tests can be taken in the library at your child s convenience. The librarian will give the test results to the appropriate teacher when school begins. A recreational book list is also included in the summer reading packet, children are encouraged to read and take AR tests enthusiastically throughout the summer. These books are just a suggestion and are not intended to limit your child s selection. Required Reading: Three books are required for summer reading. Book Level Quiz Results Book Title Author Date Completed FAITH BASED BOOK

4 Recreational Reading Directions: Below is a suggested list of books in which your child may choose from; however we do not wish to limit your child s choices to only the books listed. Books B is for Betsy Bad Kitty Bink and Gollie Clementine The Cricket in Times Square Daniel Boone Earthquake Terror The Great Brain Great Gilly Hopkins Grimm s Fairy Tails The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester Have Courage, Hazel Brown Helen Keller s Teacher Help! I m a Prisoner in the Library Henry Huggins How to Eat Fried Worms Honus and Me Ivy + Bean Julia Gillian (and the art of knowing) Jim Ugly Little House on the Prairie Lily s Crossing Lucky The Magic Half Me and the Pumpkin Queen The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane The Misadventures of Maude March The Missing gator of Gumbo Limbo Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg The Mouse and the Motorcycle Moxy Maxwell does not love Suart Little Carolyn Haywood N. Bruel K. DiCamillo S. Pennypacker George Selden James Daugherty Peg Kehret John D. Fitzgerald Katherine Paterson Grimm B. O Connor Hirsch jbsul / Margaret Davidson Eth Clifford Thomas Rockwell Dan Gutman A. Barrows C. Riddell Sid Fleischman Laura Ingalls Wilder Patricia Reilly Giff Wes Tooke Barrows Kennedy K. DiCamillo Audrey Couloumbis Jean Craighead George Philbrick P.E. Gifford

5 Suggested Titles Continued Mr. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Pocahontas and the Stranger Pollyanna Ralph S. Mouse Ramona Forever Runt of the Litter Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis Sarah, Plain and Tall Spaceheadz Sunny Holiday Stuart Little There s a Boy in the Girl s Bathroom Trumpet of the Swan Upchuck and Rotten Willy: Running Wild The Village By the Sea The Whipping Boy Word After Word After Word Robert C. O Brien Clyde R. Bulla Eleanor Porter Bill Wallace O Connor Patricia MacLachlan J. Scieszka Paratore E. B. White Louis Sachar E. B. White Bill Wallace Paula Fox Sid Fleischman Patricia MacLachlan Summer Series/Fabulous Authors Angel Park All Stars Series Childhood of Famous American Biography Series Matt Christopher Collection Frankly Frannie Collection by A.J. Stern Hardy Boys Series Hank the Cowdog Series Holly Webb Collection Nancy Drew Series (Clue Crew and Notebook) Bill Wallace Collection Lois Lowery Collection (Gooney Bird Green) American Girl Doll Collection

6 Faith Based Titles Author: Susan Olasky Series: Young American Patriots Series of eight historical novels for children (Revolutionary War setting) Characters: Will Northaway and Annie Henry Author: Robert Elmer Series: AstroKids Stories inspired by classic sci-fiction Characters have been described as Christian Jetsons Setting, the year, 2175 Characters, five young children, explore the solar system from their space station Author: Beverly Lewis Series: The Cul-de-Sac Kids An exciting and lighthearted chapter book series in which children learn about friendship, teamwork and faith Adventures and mysteries 24 books in the series Author: Bill Myers Series: The incredible worlds of Wally McDoogle Series: Bloodhounds One of the most original minds in supernatural suspense, Bill Myers deftly weaves timeless truths into incredible tales, powerful and thought provoking, his worlds have brought millions of readers not only amazement and entertainment, but also into a deeper relationship with God. Life lessons Author: Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabry Series: Red Rock Mysteries Well written, engaging books that reflect Christian values Characters: thirteen year old twins, Ashley and Bryce Mystery Author: Kristi Holl Series: FaiThGirlz ( The Boarding School Mysteries) Main character, 12 year old, Jeri McKane, must trust God s word and direction as she searches for clues in the midst of danger. *These authors and series are titles offered as a suggestion only, your faith based book is not limited to any of the above titles.