To the summer reading list page!
The summer
reading lists are by the
class that you are going into!
Elementary
Kindergarten
No supplies are needed at this time.
Looking forward to meeting everyone on August 6!
Thank you,
Ms Singer
First
Grade
This listing of books offers book titles that are popular with boys and girls who are entering first grade.
This list is a good place to start your summer reading, but it is only a beginning. Other titles by these authors or other authors offer enjoyable reading. Try to choose books that are of high interest to your child. If your child is a reader, choose books on his or her level. The level 1-4 books are great for beginning readers. You can find these at the library or a book store. If your child is just blending, find books that will encourage him or her to blend short words as well as words with long vowels.
Ways to enjoy Reading
Listen to a book being read aloud.
Take turns reading to a friend or parent.
Read the book by yourself and tell someone about your favorite parts.
Record yourself reading the book or parts of the book a second time. Listen to the tape.
This list is designed to give your “to be” first grader
lots of fun reading alone or with you!
1.(ADLER) “Bone” series
2.(ASHER) Too Many Frogs
3.(BRETT) any Jan Brett book
4.(BOURGEOIS) “Franklin” series
5.(BRIDWELL) “Clifford” books
6.(Brown) “Arthur” series
7.(CAPUCILLI) “Biscuit” series
8.(CARLE) any Eric Carle book
9.(GUEST) “Iris and Walter” series
10.(HOBAN) “Francis” series
11.(JOHNSTON) Mr. Persnickety and Cat Lady
12.(JOHNSTON) “Alien and Possum” series
13.(KEATS) any of his books
14.(KRENSKY) “Lionel” series
15.(LOBEL) “Frog and Toad” series
16.(LESTER) “Tacky the Penguin” series
17.(LONDON) “Froggy” books
18.(MINARIK) “Little Bear” series
19.(PARRISH) “Amelia Bedelia” series
20.(PFISTER) “Rainbow Fish” series
21.(RYLANT) “Henry and Mudge” series
22.(SHARMAT) “Nate the Great”series
23.(WISEMAN) “Morris and Boris” series
Please DO NOT put names on the items, as we will replenish them as needed. We will need more colored pencils throughout the year.
1 box of Crayola Brand crayons (no more than 24 per box) No other brand
1 to 2 white glue sticks Please NO purple, blue or colored glue sticks
One box of ten Crayola Brand Classic Markers (Broad tip)
Pencil top erasers
Large eraser
One set of 24 Crayola Brand colored pencils (No other brand )
One pencil sharpener for colored pencils
One back pack (no rolling packs please)
Target or Wal-Mart have these items. Please DO NOT send pencil boxes. We will supply pencils.
We will need refills of Antibacterial Soap and Hand Sanitizer. Some of these throughout the year would be greatly appreciated.
Our “Treasure Chest” is ALWAYS in need of new items. Students will probably earn frequent trips to this chest. The Dollar Tree is a good place to find such items for boys and girls.
Mrs. GraggThank you so much,
Second
Grade
Dear Second Grade Parents,
The following is a list of suggested reading. Please follow the guidelines specified below when helping your child choose books to read. Remember that the more interested they are in the subject, the more they will read, so let your child choose his/her books.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - by Judith Viorst
Amazing Grace - by Mary Hoffman
Ameila Bedelia - by Peggy Parish
Beezus and Ramona - by Beverly Cleary
The Bracelet - by Yoshiko Uchida
Ramona the Pest - by Beverly Cleary
Stellaluna - by Janell Cannon
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - by William Steig
I recommend the “five finger” rule when choosing a book to read. Students should read the first page of the book (or about 100 words), and for each word they don’t know, put up one finger. At the end of the page, if they have five fingers up, then the book is too hard. If no fingers are up, the book is too easy. The goal is to have two or three fingers up. By using this method students can independently choose an appropriate book.
I strongly encourage students to join the local libraries’ summer reading programs in El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Cameron Park. Students can win prizes for reading a set amount. If your child does not already have his/her own library card, please help him/her apply for one and encourage him/her to be responsible for returning the books on time. I would also like to refer you to a website that you can explore with your child: http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com. The navigation bar on the left side of the home page will help you select lists of books for your child to choose from.
Remember to read to your children daily as it is important for them to hear appropriate expression as well as to spend that precious one on one time enjoying a vicarious adventure with a parent. You may also want to purchase a “summer bridge” book to keep your child’s skills sharpened.
The following is a list of supplies needed for the school year. Please DO NOT put names on the items. We will replenish them as needed.
Supplies can be purchased at Wal-Mart very inexpensively. Please DO NOT send pencil boxes. We will provide pencils and a place to store them.
Quantity
Item
1 pkg.
Crayola Crayons – 24 count box only
1 pkg.
Crayola Colored pencils – 12 count box only
1 pkg.
Crayola Fine Point markers – 10 count box only
1 pkg.
Pencil top erasers
1
Plain pink large eraser
1
Yellow highlighter marker
1
1 ½ inch white clear view binder
1
Small covered pencil sharpener
Our “treasure chest” is ALWAYS in need of new items. Your students will probably earn frequent trips to this chest! We would greatly appreciate any items you might donate to the chest. The Dollar Tree and the Wishing Well are good places to find inexpensive treasures! Also, if your child buys a “Happy Meal” with a toy he/she already owns, we would appreciate him/her donating the extra to our chest.
Thank you for your assistance. I am looking forward to working with all of you to make this an exciting year of academic and emotional growth for your children. Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Bev Werling J
Third
Grade
Your child will be required to read two books this summer as graded assignments when he/she returns to school for the third grade.
Assignment 1
1) Read: The Boxcar Children #1 by Gertrude Chandler Warner
2) Be prepared to take a comprehension test the first week of school.
Assignment 2
1) Select and read another book for a book report. The book may be from the list below which varies in difficulty and interests. Your child is also welcome to select a different book as long as it hasn’t been read before and it is at your child’s independent reading level.
§ Abbot, Tony The Secret of Droon Series
§ Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark Series
§ Baker, Barbara The William Problem
§ Banks, Lynne Reid The Indian in the Cupboard
§ Cleary, Beverly Ribsy, Ramona, The Mouse & the Motorcycle
§ Christopher, Matt Cool as Ice (sports series)
§ Dahl, Roald The BFG, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
§ Howe, Deborah Bunicula
§ McMullan, Kate Dragon Slayer’s Academy
§ Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds Shiloh
§ Osborne, Mary Pope Magic Tree House Series
§ Sachar, Louis Sideways Stories from Wayside School
§ Sobol, Donald Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective Series
§ Stewart, Jennifer If That Breathes Fire, We’re Toast!
§ Wilder, Laura Ingalls Little House in the Big Woods
2) The book report should be on a 12 x 18 inch poster that includes the following elements:
- Title and Author (clearly visible)
- Setting (where, when)
- Characters (who)
- Problem (the main problem)
- Solution (how the problem is solved)
- Recommendation
Fourth
Grade
Supply
list!
In order to be prepared for the new school year, I have compiled a list of supplies that will help your child be organized and successful. All supplies should be clearly labeled.
Clip Board
Red erasable pens for correction work
Blue or black erasable pens for correction work
Dry erase pens, preferably fine tip
Pencils, preferably mechanical
Pencil sharpener
Wide-ruled lined paper
Pencil box
Post-its
Erasers-tips or bars
Colored pencils
Glue stick(s)
Scissor(s)
Highlighter
Ruler with standard and metric measurements
4 folders-1red, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 yellow; labeled with name in upper right-hand corner
1 Homework folder-any color/decoration- NO Binders please; however some students find the expandable folders helpful for home/school communication and those are acceptable.
Thank you for your help with the above and I'm looking forward to meeting new students and greeting returning students.
Your child will be required to read this summer in preparation for 4th grade.
Assignment 1. Please have your child read Frindle by Andrew Clements. When we return to school in August, he/she will participate in class discussions and activities. Be sure to send the book to school with your student on the first day of school.
Assignment 2. Read, read, read! Below are some suggestions which span a variety of interests and abilities.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
Abel's Island by William Steig
Bunnicula by James Howe
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Remember, this is just a short list of suggestions. Your child is more likely to read if he/she is allowed to choose. A wonderful way to do this is to plan a trip to the library or bookstore to allow your child options. At the same time, you can find some books of interest yourself and model the power of reading! Have a great summer and see you in August.
Fifth
Grade
Read any and all of these wonderful books this summer! The following is just a suggested list of typical 5th grade books, based on reading and interest levels. However, the goal is to read two complete books. So, you may select a book from the list or one of your choice. You must complete a report on this chosen book. The book report should be a poster that includes a summary of the book (plot, characters, and settings) and an illustration. Be ready to present your book report when you return to school in August. Then, you must read the mandatory book which will be Old Yeller. Be ready to answer questions about this book and talk about the plot, characters and settings. You will be tested on this book.
Book List
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
The Fledgling by Janet Langton
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
S.O.R. Losers by Avi
Thank You, Jackie Robinson by Barbara Cohen
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
*Please read a book that you haven’t read before.
Supply List
Below is a preliminary list of school supplies needed for 5th Grade. Please have these in class by the end of the first week of school. There may be additional items that I will request as needed. Please bring:
12 pack Colored pencils
12 count Crayon pack
8 pack washable markers
Clipboard
Pencils ( no mechanical pencils allowed)
Pencil box: no larger than 8 ½ " x 5 ½ "
Homework folder
Pocket folders - one of each color: red, blue, yellow, green
Graph paper 4x4 grid
Binder Paper
Ruler
Scissors
Post-it notes square
Glue Stick
Middle
School
Sixth
Grade
Welcome to sixth grade. There are two books to read before you return to school in August.
Required:
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi will be the first book we will discuss during literature. Be prepared for a quiz and activities on this book.
The second book is your choice. It must be your reading level and approved by your parents. Be prepared to give a short review of the book.
The review should be approximately three minutes, give a brief summary, and give your opinion of the book. Give enough details to interest your listener, but please do not give the ending of the book away. Would you recommend this book? Why would you recommend it or not recommend it? You may use note cards. This will be graded on oral presentations skills. You will receive the oral presentation skills rubric the first day of school and we will discuss how the presentation will be graded prior to delivering the synopsis.
Seventh
Grade
7th Grade Summer reading list:
Welcome to seventh grade. There are two books to read before you return to school in August.
Required:
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will be the first book we will discuss during literature. Be prepared for a quiz and activities on this book.
The second book is your choice. It must be your reading level and approved by your parents. Be prepared to give a short review of the book.
The review should be approximately three minutes, give a brief summary, and give your opinion of the book. Give enough details to interest your listener, but please do not give the ending of the book away. Would you recommend this book? Why would you recommend it or not recommend it? You may use note cards. This will be graded on oral presentations skills. You will receive the oral presentation skills rubric the first day of school and we will discuss how the presentation will be graded prior to delivering the synopsis.
Eighth
Grade
8th Grade Summer reading list:
Welcome to eighth grade. There are two books to read before you return to school in August.
Required:
Who Moved My Cheese? For Teens by Spencer Johnson will be the first book we will discuss during literature. Be prepared for a quiz and activities on this book.
The second book is your choice. It must be your reading level and approved by your parents. Be prepared to give a short review of the book.
The review should be approximately three minutes, give a brief summary, and give your opinion of the book. Give enough details to interest your listener, but please do not give the ending of the book away. Would you recommend this book? Why would you recommend it or not recommend it? You may use note cards. This will be graded on oral presentations skills. You will receive the oral presentation skills rubric the first day of school and we will discuss how the presentation will be graded prior to delivering the synopsis.
Have
a Great summer!
