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| 1329 E. Moyamensing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-462-4129 |
Summer Reading List
Grade 1
Students entering First Grade are
required to read and complete one book
report. This report will be graded and
used as a major mark on the first report
card and is due on the first full Monday
in September. A late grade will be given
for any report turned in after that day. A
book log will also be sent home to record
any books that you and your child read
together over the summer. A log will be
sent home during the school year for each
marking period. The goal for the school
year is to read 100 age appropriate books.
Author Book
Sendak, Maurice Where the Wild Things Are
Marshall, James Miss Nelson Is Missing
Joyce, William George Shrinks
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin Biscuit Goes To School
Lobel, Arnold Frog And Toad Are Friends
Carle, Eric* The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Busy Spider
Very Quiet Cricket
1,2,3, to the Zoo
Bridwell, Norman Clifford Series
McDermott, Gerold Anansi The Spider
Lionne, Leo A Color Of His Own
Heyboer-O'Keefe One Hungry Monster
Taback, Simms* There Was An Old Lady Who
Swallowed A Fly
Numeroff, Laura* If You Give Mouse A Cookie
Martin, Bill* Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What
Do You See?
Willems Mo Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Tomie de Paola* Oliver Button Is A Sissy
Eric Rohman, My Friend Rabbit
Schachner, Judy* Skippyjon Jones
Gag Wanda* Millions of Cats
McBratney, Sam Guess How Much I Love You
You can read any of these authors age
appropriate books.
Your child should be able to read all words on
the High Frequency List.
Summer Reading List
Grade 2
Required Reading: One book written by the author
Tomie de Paola
Please complete enclosed book review for required
reading assignments and return to school on
September 13, 2008. In addition, we ask that each child
read 3 other books from the list below for enjoyment:
Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream by Cindy Neuschwander
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
by Andrea Davis Pinkey
Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say
Henry and Mudge First Book by Cynthia Rylant
Hot Air:The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot Air Balloon Ride
by Marjorie Pricemen
How I Loreen Leedylearned Geography by Uri Shulevitz
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Williams
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein
Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
by Carole Boston Weatherford
All books can be found in the neighborhood library.
They also can be purchased at the familiar bookstores:
Waldenbooks, Encore, Barnes & Noble and Borders.
It is strongly recommended that the children use their
first grade study guide to review vocabulary, grammar,
and especially math facts.Erico You See?
Summer Reading List
Grade 8
Required Reading:
Nothing But the Truth
Written by: AVI
Packets will be given out at the
end of school.
Completed packets are due the
first day of school.
Summer Reading
Grade 4
Book: Truax
Author: Terri Birkett
This year the children coming in to fourth grade
are required to complete the following activities
during the summer.
Read Truax: Complete form and answer questions
Please review the multiplication and division
tables. I have provided the sheets you can use to
study. It is very important that the children know
these tables. Review addition and subtraction
number sentences.
Please return the book and completed packet to
school the first day. Have a safe and happy
summer.
Thank you,
Ms. Englehart
Summer Reading
Grade 5
Required Reading:
Book Title: "Gollywhopper Games"
Author: Jody Feldman
You are required to complete two assignments.
You need to answer the questions that
correspond with the chapters of "Gollywhopper
Games". In additions to the reading
assignment, you must complete a math sheet.
Do your work neatly and completely. This will
be graded as a major test grade for the first
trimester.
Have a safe and fun summer!
Grade 5
Required Reading:
Book Title: "Gollywhopper Games"
Author: Jody Feldman
You are required to complete two assignments.
You need to answer the questions that
correspond with the chapters of "Gollywhopper
Games". In additions to the reading
assignment, you must complete a math sheet.
Do your work neatly and completely. This will
be graded as a major test grade for the first
trimester.
Have a safe and fun summer!
Summer Reading
Grade 6
Required Reading
Read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Use the links found on schoolnotes to complete
three discussion questions in essay format, and
the Gods of Olympus activity. Packets will be
given to you before school ends. All assignments
are to be handed in on the first day of school.
Grade 6
Required Reading
Read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Use the links found on schoolnotes to complete
three discussion questions in essay format, and
the Gods of Olympus activity. Packets will be
given to you before school ends. All assignments
are to be handed in on the first day of school.
Summer Reading
Grade 3
This year the children entering 3rd grade will be reading Pink and Say for summer reading. I
have ordered copies for the class. The cost of the book is $5.00 (five dollars) cash only. Please
send the money in by Monday, June 14, 2010. I will send a folder with a copy of the book and
some worksheets to answer on the book. Please return the folder with worksheets on the first
day of school in September. Have a great summer! Mrs. Lawrence
Grade 3
This year the children entering 3rd grade will be reading Pink and Say for summer reading. I
have ordered copies for the class. The cost of the book is $5.00 (five dollars) cash only. Please
send the money in by Monday, June 14, 2010. I will send a folder with a copy of the book and
some worksheets to answer on the book. Please return the folder with worksheets on the first
day of school in September. Have a great summer! Mrs. Lawrence
Summer Reading Assignments Grade 7
You will be required to read these tow books.
Book 1:
Acorn People written by Ron Jones
Upon reading the book you will answer the questions that have been
attached. Please do your best work; this will be your first grade for the
new school year. Enjoy the book; remember we are all God's creatures.
Book 2:
G is For Googol, A Math Alphabet Book written by David M. Schwartz
You have been assigned a letter from this book. You must reproduce the
symbol that corresponds to that particular letter. Please use white poster
board size 8 1/2 X 11. I have given you your particular letter with your
packet.
You will be required to read these tow books.
Book 1:
Acorn People written by Ron Jones
Upon reading the book you will answer the questions that have been
attached. Please do your best work; this will be your first grade for the
new school year. Enjoy the book; remember we are all God's creatures.
Book 2:
G is For Googol, A Math Alphabet Book written by David M. Schwartz
You have been assigned a letter from this book. You must reproduce the
symbol that corresponds to that particular letter. Please use white poster
board size 8 1/2 X 11. I have given you your particular letter with your
packet.