6th Grade Language Arts Liza Jackson Preparatory School Summer 2018 Reading List for All 6th Grade Students Dear Rising Sixth Grade Families: Can you hear the call of the waves or anticipate the silence of the alarm clock? Sounds inviting doesn't it? Yes, summer is quickly approaching and we all are looking forward to this needed downtime to help us all recharge our batteries. And there is no greater way to recharge your energy than to escape with a great book! I am excited to announce this year s summer reading activities. Rising sixth graders will all read Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings. The goal behind the Community Book is to offer students the opportunity to have a common thread on which to start the year s discussions. It will also expose students to titles and authors they might not have ordinarily chosen for themselves. A reading discussion and quiz for Red Kayak will take place during the week of August 20, 2018. In addition to Red Kayak, all students must read one other book of their selection. The student choice books are to be and selected by the student (students need to have practice in choosing their own books what mom likes may not be what the student likes and then the book becomes painful to read). Two graphic organizers will be required for the studentselected book and will also be due on MONDAY, AUGUST 20. As always, my goal is to promote reading for all students and continue our mutual commitment with you for high literacy standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I wish you and your family a safe and wonderful summer vacation. Happy Reading, Mrs. Dewrell cdewrell@lizajackson.org nonfiction or fiction, appropriate for your upcoming grade level, new to you, not books you have previously read, not have been made into movies or television programs, CLASS WEBSITE For more information and reading tips, please check out our class website at www.dewclass.wiki spaces.com. For all 6th Grade Language Arts classes: Read Red Kayak Select one other book of your choice nonfiction or fiction appropriate for your upcoming grade level and age to read that has not been made into a movie or television program. Two graphic organizers (Book, Head, Heart and Somebody Wanted But So) will by due Monday, August 20. Complete an in-class review and prepare for quiz of Red Kayak during the week of August 20. READ! READ! READ!
LJPS 6th Grade 2018 Summer Reading 6th Grade Community Book: Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings Ready for discussion Monday, August 20th Book Summary from BarnesandNoble.com: Brady loves life on the Chesapeake Bay with his friends J.T. and Digger. But developers and rich families are moving into the area, and while Brady befriends some of them, like the DiAngelos, his parents and friends are bitter about the changes. Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelos kayak overturns in the bay, and Brady wonders if it was more than an accident. Soon, Brady discovers the terrible truth behind the kayak s sinking, and it will change the lives of those he loves forever. This book may be checked out of a local library or purchased in a bookstore/online. You may also purchase the e-reader version for your ipad, Kindle, or Nook. Reading Level: Grades 5 and up ISBN-10: 0142405736 ISBN-13: 978-0142405734 What if I lose my summer reading handout? No worries! Please go to www.lizajackson.org for extra copies of your graphic organizers and all summer reading information. Think About Writing Over the summer, do not forget about your writing skills. It is highly recommended that you write over the summer. Keep a journal and write about what every comes to mind. If you do something interesting, write it down. If you learn a new vocabulary word, write it down. If you read an interesting article, write about it. If your are bored and don t know what it do, write about it! This is optional, but highly recommended. Practice those writing skills!!! (No due date needed) Book of Choice Do not forget about your book of choice! Pick something fun and exciting to read! Remember two graphic organizers will be due Monday, August 20th! The more that you read, the more that you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. Dr. Seuss
Student Name: LJPS Sixth Grade 2018 Middle School Summer Reading Title of Book (remember to underline title): Author s Name: Book s Genre: # of Pages: Required Graphic Organizer #1 for Your Student Selected Book Remember quality work standards! This may be typed or handwritten in pen on this paper or on your own paper. In the BOOK What s this about? Who is telling the story? What does the author want me to know? In Your Head What surprised me? What does the author think I already know? What changed, challenged, or confirmed my thinking? What did I notice? In Your Heart What did I learn about me? How will this help me to be better?
LJPS 2018 Middle School Summer Reading Somebody Wanted But So Required Graphic Organizer #2 for Your Student Selected Book Remember quality work standards! This may be typed or handwritten in pen on this paper or on your own paper. Somebody (main character) Wanted (goal/motivation) But (conflict) So (resolution/how was the problem resolved)