Summer Reading List 2013 Grades 2 8 will have a test on the mared () boo on September 27th. The second boo (unmared) requires a one-page report due on September 9th. Boo report format is enclosed in the envelope. Grade 8 - A Separate Peace by John Knowles () A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dar side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two friends one summer banishes the innocence of these boys and their world. Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson Louise has had enough of her twin sister. Caroline Is beautiful and talented. Growing up on a small Island of Rass in Chesapeae Bay. Caroline seems to do nothing but tae from Louise. Louise only hope lies in seeing a place for herself beyond her sister's shadow. Grade 7 - Dead End in Norvelt by Jac Gantos () A 12 year old boy is grounded for the summer in the sleepy town of Norvelt and has to wor for his elderly neighbor helping her write obituaries. It turns out Norvelt isn't as boring as Jac thought as he learns the absurd histories of the townspeople and even gets tangled up i possible murder mystery. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson This is a gripping historical novel about the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. The boo has been full researched and is based historical fact.
Grade 6 - Sinny Bones by Barbara Par () Alex is about to become a huge star in his TV commercial. Even if it is for cat food. It's still national television. His big plans for stardom go horribly wrong when his classmates thin the commercial is the dumbest thing they have ever seen. Grade 6 - Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary Henry is a small boy with nac for creating hilarious situations. Grade 5 - Friendship by Mildred Taylor In 1933 Mississippi, Cassie Logan and her brothers are warned never to go to the Wallace store. What the don't expect is to hear an elderly blac man dare to call the white storeeeper by his first name. Any child nows that some things just aren't done. Grade 5 - The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson () When anything goes wrong at Wilson Elementary School, From hexing of Bus Six to the mysterious disappearance of the indergarten gerbil, it's sure to have Herdman behind it. Grade 4 - Be A Perfect Person in Just 3 Days by Stephen Manes Milo, tired of problems with his sister, parents, and classmates, finds a boo in the library which promises to mae him perfect in just three days. Grade 4 - Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary () At last, Henry's father has promised to tae him fishing, on one condition. Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been in all sorts of trouble lately, from running off with the neighbor's barbecue roast to stealing a policeman's lunch. To go on the fishing trip, Henry must eep Ribsy out of trouble Grade 3 - Anna, Grandpa and the Big Storm by Carla Stevens
Anna's grandfather is bored with city life until he and Anna are stranded on the Third Avenue elevated subway train during the blizzard of 1888. Grade 3 - How To Eat Friend Worms by Thomas Rocwell () Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. At first Billy's problem is whether or not he can swallow the worm placed before him, even with a choice of condiments from peanut butter to horseradish. But later it loos as if Bill will win, and the challenge becomes getting to the worm to eat it. Grade 2 - Frecle Juice by Judy Blume Nicy has frecles. They cover his face, his ears, and the whole bac of his nec. If Andrew had frecles lie Nicy, his mother would never now if his nec was dirty. But how exactly do you get frecles? For fifty cents, now-it-all Sharon has the answer - a secret family frecle recipe. Grade 2 - Anna Banana and Me by Lenore Blegvad () A young boy who is afraid of everything taes brave Anna Banana's advice when he is stranded along. Es.-1.7. SUM= Remd.fillngo
Name Grade Grades 2,3,4 Wf How do you rate this boo? Date: _/ / Title: Author: Illustrator: What type of boo is it? Fiction [] or Non-Fiction [ What is the story about? Who is your favourite character and why? Here is a drawing of my favourite part of the boo: - -A- 2008 Thatcesouncesite.com
raw a picture to go along with your description) ---- What happens first in the story? f Story Timeline, ---.. What happens next In the story? -... What happens at the end of the story? 02008 Thatresourcesite.com
Title, author, and illustrator included Detailed summary Content Stated opinion of boo with reasons 4 3 2 1 Well planned _ Organization - Neatly arranged Writing or typing neatly done 4 3 2 1 - Few, if any spelling errors Sentences properly punctuated and Conventions capitalized (spelling/punctuation,etc.) Sentence length and structure varied 4 3 2 1 Creativity - COVER AND ILLUSTRATIONS Colorful Interesting Clear effort shown 4 3 2 1 Directions Directions followed Handed in on time 4 3 2 1 Grade for Boo Report Total: _/20 Children will be graded according to this rubric. Rubric for Grade 2,3,4 I PLEASE MAKE AN ATTRACTIVE COVER FOR YOUR REPORT.
Name Grade Grades,6,7,8 As you read your boo, use the boxes below to taes notes about your boo. Use your notes to write a 3 to 5 paragraph essay about your boo. Your 3 to 5 paragraph essay must include all the elements below. Type or neatly print in blue or blac in. Remember, a paragraph has at least 5 sentences. Title of Boo: Author: Setting: Conflict or Problem: Characters:
Conclusion or Resolution: Your opinion about the boo: Would you recommend this boo to a friend? Why or why not?
Mae an Attractive Cover For Your Boo Report. The Followint is a Rubric For Assessing each Part of Your Boo Report: Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Introduction Disorganized, no Gives too little Summarizes information on information. report what is to come Describe the boo's setting, major and minor characters Describe the boo's beginning, middle and end, the problem in the story and how it was solved, etc. Spelling/Grammar Presentation Cover Does not cover all appropriate topics Does not cover all appropriate topics Many spelling and grammatical errors Illegible, messy No cover Covers some of the appropriate topics. Covers some of the appropriate topics. A few errors Almost illegible Inadequate No sign of creativity Covers most of the appropriate topics. Covers most of the appropriate topics. Only one or two errors Legible writing, accompanying illustrations Creative Excellent 4 Concise, well-written introduction All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts. All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts. Spelling and grammar perfect Well organized presentation, typed or written using a word processor, accompanying illustrations Creative and Neatly Done Timeliness Over a wee late A wee late A da or two late Handed in on time Score