SUMMER READING LIST 2007
Entering First Grade
Link Elementary School
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
It is our hope that while you have fun this summer, you include "reading" in your daily fun activities! It is important to practice new skills on a daily basis to develop proficiency. While reading instruction is emphasized all year in school, children need to practice reading over the summer to maintain and strengthen these skills.
To encourage your children to continue reading during the summer, we have posted an extensive list of suggested summer reading books on our Homepage for you to choose from. We are expecting students to read at least five of the books during the months of July and August. One core book has been identified for each grade level. This is the only required title and it will be used the first week of school for instructional purposes. In addition to the core book, the list contains suggested reading appropriate for your child's independent reading level and interest level. When selecting the additional four books for your child, it is important to choose topics of interest to the child, written at the child's independent reading level. While the list can support these choices, your child may select books not included on it. Summer reading should be enjoyable, not a challenge or chore!
EXPECTATIONS: Incoming First Grade: Draw and either write or dictate book
review response.
Incoming Second Grade: Draw and write a few sentences for book review response.
Incoming Third Grade: Write a paragraph for book review response and illustrate.
Incoming Fourth and Fifth: Write at least two paragraphs; adding a personal
response/connection and illustrations are optional.
Grades 3, 4, & 5:
For each of the five books, students are to write a brief book review addressing the following:
MAIN IDEA: "What is the book mostly about?"
IMPORTANT DETAILS AND EVENTS: "What important things happened in this book?"
RECOMMENDATION: "Would you tell your friend to read this book? Give reasons why?"
Book reviews should be neatly written. They will be collected and reviewed by the homeroom teacher during the first week of school.
Enjoy your reading and your summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cuccia
The book marked with an * is one that the children must read prior to the new school year. The other books on the list are titles for you and your child to choose from.
* This is the way we go to school by Edith Baer