Name Summer Reading Program-2016 Entering Grade 1 Goals The student goals of the Summer Reading Program are to: 1. Read throughout the summer. 2. Enjoy reading all kinds of material. The school goals are for students to maintain reading growth from the school year, and to: 1. Develop stronger reading skills. 2. Expose students to quality literature. 3. Encourage a love of books/magazines in preferred topics. Requirements for Each Student When you return to school in September, you will be handing in the completed center fold of this pamphlet related to one of the required summer reading books. Read one book from the Required List for the grade level you will be entering in the fall. 1) Complete the activities on the last page about the book. 2) Read five other books or magazines of your choice. 3) Write the title and author for each of the books you ve selected on the bottom of the last page. 4) Get your parent/guardian signature before turning in the form on the first day of school!
Grade 1 Required Reading Choose 1 required read + 5 other books or magazines of your choice Most children will not be able to read these books independently. Please feel free to read these selections to your child. REQUIRED READ: Choose one of the next three books. The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton A poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. STUDENT CHOICE: Choose at least 5 other books or magazines from this list or whatever you enjoy. Fiction One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss This story poem is about the activities of such unusual animals as the Nook, Wump, Yink, Yop, Gack, and the Zeds. Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery by David Adler Cam uses her photographic memory to find a shopping list that her dad lost at the library. My Name is Not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry Join Alexander as he learns how remarkable men in history changed the world and encouraged him to find the hero within himself. My Name is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery and find out how imagining to be extraordinary women from history teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self. George and Martha by James Marshall Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss In verse, Sam I am tells of the virtues of green eggs and ham. A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party but he wants it to be a surprise. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni One day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey A family of mallard ducks searches for a new home in Boston. Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear. Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery by David Adler Cam uses her photographic memory to find a shopping list that her dad lost at the library. The Art Lesson by Tomie DePaola Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented. The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Peňa This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only a grandparent and grandchild can share. Murphy Meets the Treadmill by Harriet Ziefert Murphy is a dog that enjoys his treats! All those treats add up and Murphy has to admit that maybe he s not such a fine example of his breed after all. Cheryl says he has to diet, and that s just the beginning. Duck on a Bike by David Shannon Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. His idea spreads and soon all the animals are giving it a try. Bad Kitty Series by Nick Bruel Hack up those fur balls, sharpen those claws because Bad Kitty adventures will make you laugh!
The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat An unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies. Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with the rich and lazy bear down the road. The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married. Nonfiction Creature Features by Steve Jenkins Packed with many cool facts and visuals on where certain animals live and what they eat, this book captures twenty five humorous and very true explanations of why animals look the way they do in order to exist in this world. I am Rosa Parks by Rosa Parks Rosa Parks, the African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955, tells why she decided it was time to take a stand against segregation, and discusses the impact of her actions on the Civil Rights movement. Gravity by Jason Chin A book on gravity falls onto a beach where a boy is playing with his toy astronaut and spaceship. Suddenly without gravity, everything starts rising into the air and floating off into space. Find out what our world would be without gravity. Emmanuel s Dream: the True Story of Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. He rode a bike an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Recommended Authors: Eric Carle, Leo Lionni, Virginia Lee Burton, Mother Goose, Margaret Wise Brown, Dr. Seuss, Robert McCloskey, Beatrix Potter, H.A. Rey, Vera Williams, Mem Fox, Aliki, Jack Pretlutsky, David McPhail, Charlotte Zolotow, Grace Lin, Tomie DePaola, Rosemary Wells, Jan Brett
Parents & Guardians! Ideas to support your child s summer reading: *Set time aside each day for reading. *Read together as a family. *Allow your child to choose the book. *Plan regular visits to the library. *Listen to books on tape during long car trips. *Participate in summer reading programs at the local library. Parent Read Aloud Recommendations: Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco The memorable story of how her grandma her Babushka helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Scaredy Squirrel Series by Melanie Watt The world's a scary place with the killer bees, green Martians, tarantulas, germs,and sharks. Scaredy Squirrel keeps to his tree, and to a precise, minute by minute daily schedule. A squirrel discovers the pleasures of leaping into the unknown. Ayer Public Library Hazen Memorial Library 26 E. Main Street, Ayer, MA 3 Keady Way, Shirley, MA 978-772-8450 978-425-2620 HoopsandScoops! Readers! Complete your summer reading assignment on time and you can participate in our annual Summer Reading Celebration!
Your name (first and last) : Grade & Teacher Title of required book: Author: Please circle the rating of your book. 1 = poor, 5 = best book ever 1 2 3 4 5 Draw a picture of the main character and your favorite part. Other books or magazines you read during the summer: Title Author Parent/Guardian Signature _ (Signature is required to participate in Hoops and Scoops Summer Reading Celebration.)