6 th Grade Summer Reading Krista Davidson Language Arts 6 Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

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1 6 th Grade Summer Reading 2016 Krista Davidson Language Arts 6 davidsk@cps-k12.org Dear Students and Parents/Guardians: As this school year comes to an end, I am already gearing up for next year. I am excited to be a part of the team here at SCPA, and I look forward to getting to know everyone better over the next year. I will introduce myself more in August. For now, I want to set you up for success with your summer reading assignment, so that we can have a great start to your sixth grade year. All incoming sixth grade students will read TWO books over the summer. All students will be required to read and one other book from the list on the back of this sheet. Please note that summer reading is a requirement that significantly affects first quarter grades. Excuses about not being able to find the books or not having time to read will NOT be accepted. Books can be found at many public libraries, book stores, and online. Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Barnes and Nobles are good choices for new books, and may be able to special-order books if stock runs out in stores. Inexpensive books can often be found at or at Half Price Books. Please read all of the following information carefully. If you have any questions over the summer, please me at davidsk@cps-k12.org. Sincerely, K. Davidson Book 1: Required Reading: 1) Read the entire book. (Note: The movie is different than the book. It will be obvious if you simply watch the movie rather than reading the book.) 2) As you read, complete the Holes packet included with this page. The packet will be collected for a grade on Friday, August 19 th. 3) Be prepared for a class discussion/seminar of the book on Friday, August 19 th. We will discuss a wide range of topics including the characters, setting, plot, subplot, and theme. Discussion grades are based on participation and text- based responses.

2 Book 2: Choice Reading: 1) In addition to Holes, you must read ONE of following books: Almost Home by Joan Bauer Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars Kizzy Ann Stamps by Jeri Watts Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Brian s Winter by Gary Paulsen (sequel to Hatchet) Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George Money Hungry by Sharon Flakes 2) Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation/book talk to discuss the characters, setting, plot (without giving away the ending), lessons learned, and your opinion of the book. 3) Create a visual aid to accompany your presentation. The visual aid should include the name of the book, author, summary, and pictures. It is YOUR CHOICE in how you would like to present it. For example, you could make a poster, PowerPoint, newsletter, scrapbook, treasure box, board game, etc. Be creative! 4) Be prepared to present the project of your choice book starting on Monday, August 22nd.

3 Worksheet One Chapters 1 2 The cover Try to guess what the book is about just by looking at the front cover. Then complete the sentence below. I think this book is a story about The setting Read the first page of the novel and make a list of all the words or phrases which make Camp Green Lake sound hostile. How does Sachar create a sense of tension?

4 Worksheet Two Chapters 1 2 Openings Read Chapters 1 and 2 and then complete the left hand column of this table with any questions you would like to know the answers to. One question has been written for you. As you read the book, fill in the right hand column. Questions Answers What did Stanley do wrong?

5 Worksheet Three Characters 1 Stanley Yelnats As you read Chapter 3, complete this table with as much information as you know about Stanley. You can add more information as you read the book. Name: Physical description: Family details: Home: Additional information: What s in a name? Complete the column on the right with each character s nickname. Theodore Ricky Stanley Mr. Pendanski José Rex

6 Worksheet Four The sub-plot Read Chapter 7 and write your own summary of the sub-plot of Holes, using the words in the box. love Madame Zeroni America pig stream The sub-plot of Holes is about You predict! Do you think Stanley could really be affected by his greatgreat-grandfather s curse? Do you think Stanley will ever be able to lift the curse? How might he try to do this?

7 Worksheet Five Stanley s diary 1 After reading Chapters 7 9, write an honest diary entry for Stanley s first full day at Camp Green Lake. Use some, or all, of the phrases below to help you. I woke up at It was still dark when I For breakfast I had Then we The shovel was We had to It was hard work After a while, My hands were the first hole is when I d finished, I felt Day 1 Today was

8 Worksheet Six Comprehension questions 1. We can tell Stanley is tired because 2. Stanley shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski because 3. We can tell that Mr. Pendanski is not interested in the fossil because 4. Stanley agrees to give anything he finds in the future to X-Ray because 5. Derrick Dunne was Stanley thinks of him because You predict! What do you think this object is? Do you think the Warden will be interested in it?

9 Worksheet Seven Characters 2 Complete the Warden s identity badge. Name: Age: Occupation: Duties and responsibilities: Complete Zero s character profile. Name: Zero Physical description: Family details: _ Home: Additional information:

10 Name: Worksheet Eight Kissin Kate Barlow comprehension questions Answer these questions after reading Chapter 28 of the novel. 1. The love story between Katherine and Sam is important because 2. Sam and Katherine fall in love when They manage to see each other regularly because 3. The people of Green Lake disapprove of their relationship because 4. As a consequence of their hate they 5. The main instigator of the trouble is 6. Camp Green Lake becomes dry and barren because

11 Worksheet Nine Characters 3 Fill in as much information as you can about Zero, Zigzag and X-Ray. Zero Zigzag X-Ray

12 Worksheet Ten Conflict comprehension questions Complete these sentences after reading Chapter The argument between Stanley and ZigZag starts because 2. Mr. Pendanski encourages Stanley to fight back because 3. You can tell that Zero and Stanley have developed a bond because 4. The Warden tries to humiliate Zero by 5. Zero runs away because 6. None of the adults try to stop Zero from escaping because

13 Worksheet Eleven Stanley s diary 2 After reading Chapter 33, imagine you are Stanley and write a diary entry explaining what has happened and why you have decided to run away. Day I couldn t stop thinking about Zero out there on his own

14 Worksheet Twelve Sploosh! Design your label for Sploosh in the box below.

15 Worksheet Thirteen Treasure Map Draw a detailed treasure map of Camp Green Lake and the surrounding area. Then, write down an important thing that happened at each location.

16 Worksheet Fourteen Test Your Knowledge Complete these sentences as fully as possible, showing your knowledge of the text. The curse on Stanley s family was Stanley Yelnats family were cursed because The curse was lifted when

17 The Warden knew there was treasure buried at Camp Green Lake as she Stanley s name was written on the buried treasure because

18 Worksheet Fifteen Test Your Understanding Complete these sentences as fully as possible, showing your understanding of the text. 1. You can tell that Stanley and Zero are friends because 2. The Warden and Mr. Sir reveal themselves as villains in Part Two by 3. After leaving Camp Green Lake Stanley and Zero

19 Worksheet Sixteen Evaluation What qualities make a character a hero or heroine? Highlight the heroic qualities that Stanley possesses.

Name: Date: Holes-Chapter stifling: 2. perseverance: 3. barren: 4. desolate: 5. sanitary: 6. despicable:

Name: Date: Holes-Chapter stifling: 2. perseverance: 3. barren: 4. desolate: 5. sanitary: 6. despicable: Name: Date: Holes-Chapter 1-6 1. stifling: 2. perseverance: 3. barren: 4. desolate: 5. sanitary: 6. despicable: _ Answer the following questions using complete sentences. 7. Why was Stanley arrested? How