RISING 6 TH, 7 TH, 8 TH GRADERS Group: ESL RECOMMENDED ENGLISH READING LIST SUMMER 2017 GUIDELINES: English as-a-second Language The purpose of summer reading is to help your child maintain his skills in vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing. It is also for newly arrived students not to forget their newly acquired English language skills and to have a continuity of English throughout the summer vacation We sincerely hope that all students will make reading in English a big part of their summer vacation. We believe that consistent reading in English is a key factor in every student s language acquisition and progress.
RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING FOR ESL STUDENTS *Some popular titles for High Beginner High ESL level student 1. Stone Fox by J. Gardiner 2. Brian s Winter by Gary Paulsen 3. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis 4. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 5. The Blue Heron by Avi 6. Something Upstairs by Avi 7. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis 8. Charlotte s Web by E.B.White 9. Stuart Little by E.B.White 10. Tuck Everlasting by Babbit 11. Bridge to Terabithia by Paterson 12. The Midwife s Apprentice by Cushman 13. Fly Away Home by Patricia Hermes 14. The Whipping Boy by Fleischman 15. The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl 16. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 17. Sarah, Plain and Tall 17. Island of the Blue Dolphins 18. Shiloh by Phyllis Naylor
*Suitable Reading Series for Beginner or High Beginner ESL Students 1. Step into Reading Books by Random House Publishers Step 1 thru Step 5 Encourages independent reading in English by developing basic vocabulary, short sentences, simple stories to longer paragraphs and chapters. This series has several non-fiction titles as well that include learning about U.S. history, why we celebrate certain holidays, historical figures, presidents as well as other topics of interest to children. Good series for reluctant readers as well. 2. Magic Tree House Series by Mary Osborne. Stories of Adventures of Jack and Annie 3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney Illustrated cartoon style popular with middle school kids 4. Classic Starts Series 5. Penguin Readers Series 6. Capital Mysteries Series 7. Boxcar Children Series 8. Nancy Drew Series mystery books 9. Goosebumps Series mystery books 10. Scholastic Several series for young readers 11. Harry Potter Series 12. Comic Books Series 13. 39 Clues series
*Suitable Reading Series for Beginner or High Beginner ESL Students 1. Step into Reading Books by Random House Publishers Step 1 thru Step 5 Encourages independent reading in English by developing basic vocabulary, short sentences, simple stories to longer paragraphs and chapters. This series has several non-fiction titles as well that include learning about U.S. history, why we celebrate certain holidays, historical figures, presidents as well as other topics of interest to children. Good series for reluctant readers as well. 2. Magic Tree House Series by Mary Osborne. Stories of Adventures of Jack and Annie 3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney Illustrated cartoon style popular with middle school kids 4. Classic Starts Series 5. Penguin Readers Series 6. Capital Mysteries Series 7. Boxcar Children Series 8. Nancy Drew Series mystery books 9. Goosebumps Series mystery books 10. Scholastic Several series for young readers 11. Harry Potter Series 12. Comic Books Series 13. 39 Clues series
*Award Winner Books There are several books for children with particular book awards such as Newbery Award (for children s literature), Caldecott Award (for exceptional illustrations), Coretta Scott King (for African American emphasis) and Parents Choice Awards. These books often make excellent reading choices for our English language learners. *Popular Magazines 1. Scholastic News, Time for Kids, and Weekly Reader (published weekly) 2. Skipping Stones an award winning multicultural children s magazine *Books with Audio CDs Several books for children come in large hard cover style that include an audio CD for listening to the stories as the children read along with them. These books help the English language learner by developing their listening comprehension in English. Several of these are meant for younger age groups for native speakers but are enjoyed very much by the young middle grade ESL student. *Other notes on authors Many books for native speakers who are at the mid to upper elementary school level are suitable for the middle grade ESL student who is a launched beginner. Choosing books from the the following popular authors for this age group (again ages 7-12 for native speaker s language level) is fine. Some of these authors are: Gary Paulsen, Beverly Cleary, Avi, Judy Blume, R.L.Stine, J.K.Rowling, Andrew Clements, Ramona Quimby, Roald Dahl, E.B.White and C.S.Lewis.