Calvary Christian Academy 2012
Dear Elementary Parent, This school term has been very successful, and we are so grateful for the accomplishments of each of our students. We thank you for allowing us a year with your child. It is a proven fact that readers are leaders! We want our students to enjoy their break from school but not from reading! We require returning students to read and report on two specific books each summer. A list of recommended additional reading is also attached. It is our prayer that your summer is relaxing, refreshing, and replenishing. Sincerely in Christ, John Policastro, Administrator Students are required to read the two books for their grade. Please keep track of summer reading progress and complete the assignments. Teachers will collect the journals for credit in August. Have a great summer!
Students Entering First Grade REQUIRED READING A Ram for Isaac by Ginny Merritt Berenstain Bears (any in the series) by Jan & Stan Berenstain ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
What was your favorite part in A Ram for Isaac. Write about your favorite part in the lines below. Draw a picture about the book in the box. What was your Berenstain Bear book about?
Students Entering Second Grade REQUIRED READING Adoniram Judson: God s Man in Burma by Sharon Hambrick Arthur (any in the series of chapter books) by Marc Brown ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
What was your favorite part in Adoniram Judson? Write about your favorite part in the lines below. Draw a picture about the book in the box. What was your Arthur book about?
Students Entering Third Grade REQUIRED READING George Mueller: A Father to the Fatherless by Rebecca Davis Boxcar Children (any in the series of chapter books) by Gertrude Warner ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
Keep a reading journal in a composition notebook as you read about George Mueller. Summarize each chapter in at least two sentences. Then, answer the questions below: Who were the main characters? What happened to the characters in the book? After you read your Boxcar Children book, write a story about your own family in your composition notebook. Draw a book cover for your story in the box below.
Students Entering Fourth Grade REQUIRED READING Can Brown Eyes Be Made Blue? The True Story of Amy Charmichael and her Looking Glass by Catherine Mackenzie Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
Keep a reading journal in a composition notebook as you read about Amy Charmichael. Summarize each chapter with at least two or three sentences. Then, answer the questions below: Describe the main characters? In your opinion, what was the most important part of the book? Why? What was your favorite part of the book? Why?
Keep a reading journal in a composition notebook as you read about the Ingalls family. Summarize each chapter with at least two or three sentences. Then, answer the questions below: Describe the main characters? In your opinion, what was the most important part of the book? Why? What was your favorite part of the book? Why?
Students Entering Fifth Grade REQUIRED READING Escape from Slave Traders by Dave and Neta Jackson Best of Friends by Susan Walley ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
Escape from Slave Traders First, write a one-paragraph summary in a composition notebook for each chapter in Escape from Slave Traders. Then, describe at least three ways that God shows His power in this story. Give specific examples from the book (with page numbers). Best of Friends First, write a one-paragraph summary in a composition notebook for the book, Best of Friends. Then, describe people you have known that describe characters in this book. Give specific examples from the book (with page numbers). Lastly, describe ways that you can get along with others in your class this year. Perhaps you can get ideas from the book, Best of Friends.
Students Entering Sixth Grade REQUIRED READING Little Men OR Little Women by Louisa May Alcott An Eric Lidell biography from one of the following Christian series: Heroes of the Faith; Trailblazers; or Christian Heroes Then & Now ADDITIONAL BOOKS READ
Little Women or Little Men Write a one-paragraph summary in a composition notebook for each chapter in Little Women or Little Men. Eric Lidell biography Write a report on Eric Lidell s life in your composition notebook. Be sure to answer the following questions in the report: Who were his parents? What important things did he do? Where was his home? What dilemma did he have to face? Why did he make the choice that he did?