Summer Scholars Reading Program 2013 1. Read your book 2. Choose and complete an assignment 3. Return your book and assignment to school in September
Summer Reading Activities: Grades 5-6 Book Report: Write a book report for a Fiction or Non-Fiction book you have read over the summer. This report should include: Four paragraphs in which you discuss the theme (main Idea) of the book, the setting and the main character and the changes or struggle he or she goes through and a brief summary of the major events of the book. You may include and illustration of your favorite part of the book with an explanation why that is your favorite part. Graphic Novel: After reading your Fiction or Non-Fiction book, turn it into a comic book or graphic novel. Draw the pictures and write the text to retell the book. Try to use dialogue bubbles when possible. Read a Book/Watch a Movie: Choose a book to read that has been made into a movie. A list of possible books to choose from is included. Then watch the movie that was made based on the book. Complete the chart to compare book to the movie. Be sure to explain which version you liked better. Advertise a Book: After reading a book of your choice, Fiction or Non-Fiction (true), create a poster advertising this book to others include the setting, characters and major events don t give away the ending! Include a paragraph explaining why you choose this book to advertise what s so special about it? Create a Word Collage: Write the title of your book in center of a sheet of paper. Then look through magazines for words, phrases, or sentences that illustrate or say something about the book. Try to cover the whole page with illustrating text that represents the book you read.
Name Date Your book report is due on the first day of school. For full credit, you will need to follow all directions. Your report may be handwritten or typed. FOR NARRATIVE NON FICTION AND FICTION BOOKS (These are books that tell a story and involve a main character.) MOST BOOKS WILL FALL IN TO THIS CATEGORY!!! Paragraph 1 should introduce the book. It should tell the title, author, and the setting (time and place). Paragraph 2 should focus on the plot of the book, especially emphasizing the major conflicts (issues). You should tell the major events of the text and describe what the main character goes through, and/or what they are trying to achieve. This paragraph will naturally be longer than your first paragraph, since you are writing a summary of the main events of the book. Paragraph 3 will focus on the characters of your book. You should describe the main characters.. You should also describe one character (a character who learned something or changed) and explain how and why that character changed. Paragraph 4 is your conclusion, in which you should review the book that you read. In this paragraph, you should tell your opinion of the book and why you would or would not recommend it to your friends to read.
FOR NON FICTION BOOKS (These are books that discuss a topic, usually historical or scientific) Paragraph 1- should introduce the book. It should tell the title, author, the genre, and the topic. You should also tell why you chose this topic to read about. Paragraph 2- should tell about what you have learned from the book. You should tell the major facts (4-5) and why they are interesting or important. This paragraph will naturally be longer than your first paragraph, since you are writing a summary of the main facts of the book. Paragraph 3- This will focus on the vocabulary in the text. Choose 3 words that you learned from the text or by researching the topic that you thought were interesting. Write the words and the meaning that you learned in your words. Paragraph 4- Would you recommend this book to a friend or family member? Why or why not?
2013 SUMMER SCHOLARS READING PROGRAM: FICTION BOOK REPORT Name Date Book Title: Author: Theme: (What was the recurring idea or lesson in the text) Setting: (Where and when did the book take place and how does it help you understand the story) Point of View (Who is telling the Story): Describe the main character: Summary of the story (What was the book basically about) Describe your favorite part of the book Would you recommend this book to someone else in your class? Why would you tell them to read it?
2013 SUMMER SCHOLARS READING PROGRAM: NON-FICTION BOOK REPORT Name Date Book Title: Author: Topic: (What was this book about?) Describe the text features you noticed in this book. How did those feature help you understand the book? Summarize the book (What were the main points?) What was the most interesting thing you learned from this book? Would you recommend this book to someone else in your class? Why would you tell them to read it?
Title of book and film Name Date Book and Movie Comparison Book Movie Setting: Explain how the setting is an important aspect of the book/film. Is it more important in one or the other? Characters: Explain how the main Character(s) evolve or change in the course of the text/film. Which events are crucial to that evolution/change? Are they the same in both the book and film?
Plot: Explain the plot/premise of the story. Events: Explain how the major events affect a change in the main character(s) actions, behaviors, and/or feelings. Are these different in the film from the book? Were any events deleted or changed in the transition to the film? Ending/ Conclusion: Was the ending the same in both the book and film? Was the ending expected?
RCSD 2013 Summer RocRead Every student is encouraged to enjoy reading with their families over the summer break. You can read any title you choose, if you re looking for inspiration we have a newly expanded list of suggested titles at: www.rocread.com Please visit a branch of the Monroe County or Rochester Public Libraries this summer. There are 11 branches throughout the city offering special programs throughout the summer. Check with your local branch to see what events and programs are scheduled. You can turn in this form at the Red Wings game on August 22nd. If you turn it in at the game, you will get two (2) free tickets to the game and a book. Older students are encouraged to read a book with younger students and turn in this form. We would love to see pictures of you and your family reading! You can email your picture (include your first and last name, and which school you attend) to: rocread@rcsdk12.org Student First and Last Name: Home School #: Grade in September: Teacher s Name:
What book did you read? Title: Author: What are the names of the family members you read with? Names: Tell me about your favorite part of the book and what made it special to you. William & Mildred Levine Foundation
As we all know, the summer months will go by so fast. Research has shown that children who don t read over the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has cumulative, long term effects. We want to encourage your children to keep reading over the summer. Please take a few moments to review the material below and share this information with your child. Have a wonderful summer, remember to visit your local library and keep reading!!! Visit your local public library or the American Library Association site at http://www.ala.org to get names of award winning books. Check out the kids place at the Monroe Public Library! Rochester Public Library and suburban branches will be hosting free Kids & Teen programs all summer long. Check at each branch for their schedule of events. Find events from all over the city and county at http://www.libraryweb.org/ Kids Out and About: http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com Check out Writers & Books for the SummerWrite Program for students ages 6-18. See the program catalog online http://www.wab.org/area-of-class-workshop/youth-classes/. A quick look through the brochure will show you the wide range of classes that offer something for all reading and writing levels. The program runs throughout the summer, and sessions can be half-day or full-day. For more information, contact Sally Bittner- Bonn at 473-2590, ext 109, or e-mail at "sallyb@wab.org." Ask about scholarship funds
Visit the Read-Write-Think website for some fun activities: http://readwritethink.org/beyondt heclassroom/summer/ Math games, Mad Libs, Read Diary of a Wimpy Kid online at: http://www.funbrain. Earn a free book from Visit Sylvan Learning s Book Adventure for book suggestions and quizzes by grade level at http://www.bookadventure.org/ ********** Barnes & Noble 1) read any eight books, record them in a journal (print your journal at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreadi ng/index.asp ) 2) take the journal to a local B&N store 3, Choose a Free Book from a selection on the Reading Journal List at the store The Department of Instructional Technology is sponsoring a contest for students using Compass Odyssey Learning. Check it out at https://compass.rcsdk12.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Scholastic Join the Applebee's Bookworm Reading Club this summer! Summer Reading Challenge Log your reading minutes for a chance to earn prizes The Rochester area is overflowing with ideas to encourage children to read. How about some free food and fun? Once again, children can join the Applebee's Bookworm Reading Club this summer, and win a tasty prize! Download the reading card from (http://www.tlcneighborhood.com./documents/1_page doc_bookworm%20club%20card%20back.pdf) Keep track of all of the books read. Parents also supply some basic personal information (name, address, phone number). When the card is completed, a total of 10 books listed with author, the child can detach the bookmark portion as a keepsake and turn the completed card into Applebee's to be redeemed for a free meal. The free meal only applies when purchased with an adult entree. One card per child, and one card per adult entree. Visit http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src- 2013?eml=BNL/e/20130522////MayNL///LIB///&ym_ MID=1480400&ym_rid=18740979 for more information and reading log. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for more Check out other local restaurants and special locations for more summer reading programs: Valid only in Upstate NY and in Connecticut Horizon Skate Wendy s Friendly s Taco Bell