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| 1329 E. Moyamensing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19147 215-462-4129 |
Grade 1 Summer Reading List 2011
Students entering First Grade are required to
read and complete one book report on a book
with the * next
to the authors name. 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.
Book
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall
George Stinks by William Joyce
Biscut Goes To School by Alyssa Satin
Capucilli
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
The Very Hungry Caterpillar *
The Very Busy Spider
Very Quiet Cricket
1.2.3, to the Zoo
by Eric Carle
Clifford Series by Norman Bridwell
Anansi the Spider by Gerold McDermott
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionne
One Hungry Monster by O'Keefe Heyboer
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A
Fly* by Simms Taback
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie * by Laura
Numeroff
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What So You See? *
by Bill Marin
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo
Williams
Oliver Button is a Sissy * by Tomie de Paola
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
Skippyon Jones * by Judy Schachner
Millions of Cats * by Gag Wanda
Guess How Much I Love You * by Sam
McBratney
Your Child should be able to read all words on
the High Frequency List
Students entering First Grade are required to
read and complete one book report on a book
with the * next
to the authors name. 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.
Book
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall
George Stinks by William Joyce
Biscut Goes To School by Alyssa Satin
Capucilli
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel
The Very Hungry Caterpillar *
The Very Busy Spider
Very Quiet Cricket
1.2.3, to the Zoo
by Eric Carle
Clifford Series by Norman Bridwell
Anansi the Spider by Gerold McDermott
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionne
One Hungry Monster by O'Keefe Heyboer
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A
Fly* by Simms Taback
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie * by Laura
Numeroff
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What So You See? *
by Bill Marin
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo
Williams
Oliver Button is a Sissy * by Tomie de Paola
My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
Skippyon Jones * by Judy Schachner
Millions of Cats * by Gag Wanda
Guess How Much I Love You * by Sam
McBratney
Your Child should be able to read all words on
the High Frequency List
Grade 2 Summer Reading List 2011
Required Reading: One book written by the
author Tomie de Paola Please complete
enclosed book review for required reading
assignment and return to school on September
12, 2011
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 Majorie Priceman
How I learned 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 and
Barnes & Noble.
It is strongly recommended that the children
use their 1st grade study guide to review
vocabulary, grammar and especially math facts.
Required Reading: One book written by the
author Tomie de Paola Please complete
enclosed book review for required reading
assignment and return to school on September
12, 2011
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 Majorie Priceman
How I learned 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 and
Barnes & Noble.
It is strongly recommended that the children
use their 1st grade study guide to review
vocabulary, grammar and especially math facts.
Grade 3 Summer Reading List
This year the children
entering 3rd grade will be
reading The Magic Finger by
Roald Dahl. I have ordered
the copies for the class. The
cost of the book is $1.00 (one
dollar) cash only. Please send
the money in by Monday,
June 14, 2011. 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
This year the children
entering 3rd grade will be
reading The Magic Finger by
Roald Dahl. I have ordered
the copies for the class. The
cost of the book is $1.00 (one
dollar) cash only. Please send
the money in by Monday,
June 14, 2011. 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 4 Summer Reading List
Book: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Author: Roald Dahl
This year the children coming into fourth
grade are required to complete the following
activities during the summer.
Read Fantastic Mr. Fox: Complete form and
answer questions.
Please return the book and completed packet to
school for the first day. Have a safe and happy
summer.
Thank you,
Ms. Englehart
Book: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Author: Roald Dahl
This year the children coming into fourth
grade are required to complete the following
activities during the summer.
Read Fantastic Mr. Fox: Complete form and
answer questions.
Please return the book and completed packet to
school for the first day. Have a safe and happy
summer.
Thank you,
Ms. Englehart
Grade 6 Summer Reading List
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.
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 7 Summer Reading List
You will be required to read these two 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 Google, 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 two 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 Google, 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.
Grade 8 Summer Reading List
Required Reading: Read Stargirl by Jerry
Spinelli
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.
Required Reading: Read Stargirl by Jerry
Spinelli
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.
Dear Future Fifth Graders,
Over the summer, you are required to
complete two assignments. First, you
need to get a copy of the book "The
Homework Machine" by Dan Gutman
(you can buy a copy, rent one from the
library, etc.). Before you begin the
book, you should read over the
questions that you must answer.
After you read these, you should
begin reading the book. Stop after
each chapter and answer the
questions that correspond with that to
school, we will use this book to begin
our literature unit for the year!
In addition to the reading assignment,
you must complete a math worksheet.
This sheet has various problems to
help you get ready for fifth grade.
Please complete the attached
worksheet and return it to school with
the reading assignments. Both
assignments are due on the first day
of school, Wednesday, September 7,
2011. These assignments will be
counted as major grades for the first
trimester. If you fail to turn in your
completed papers on September 7, you
will be penalized 5 points for each day.
Enjoy your summer! I look forward to
meeting you all in September!
Thank you,
Miss Rossi
Over the summer, you are required to
complete two assignments. First, you
need to get a copy of the book "The
Homework Machine" by Dan Gutman
(you can buy a copy, rent one from the
library, etc.). Before you begin the
book, you should read over the
questions that you must answer.
After you read these, you should
begin reading the book. Stop after
each chapter and answer the
questions that correspond with that to
school, we will use this book to begin
our literature unit for the year!
In addition to the reading assignment,
you must complete a math worksheet.
This sheet has various problems to
help you get ready for fifth grade.
Please complete the attached
worksheet and return it to school with
the reading assignments. Both
assignments are due on the first day
of school, Wednesday, September 7,
2011. These assignments will be
counted as major grades for the first
trimester. If you fail to turn in your
completed papers on September 7, you
will be penalized 5 points for each day.
Enjoy your summer! I look forward to
meeting you all in September!
Thank you,
Miss Rossi