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• Incoming 5th Grade Summer Reading and Projects and Supply List

  8/16/2009 6:25:08 PM

   

   

  Summer Reading List

  Incoming 5^th Graders

   

  All 5^th graders should read a total of 2 books this summer (at least!) and complete one project based on a book. 

   

  Please choose one of the following books by Jean Fritz to read.

            Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution    by Jean Fritz

            Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?  by  Jean Fritz

            Where was Patrick Henry on the 29^th of May?  by Jean Fritz

            Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George? by Jean Fritz

   

  Then choose 1 of the following 4 books to read as well.

            A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck

            Quake! Disaster in San Francisco, 1906 By Gail Langer Karwoski

            Caddie Woodlawn   by Carol Ryrie Brink

            My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville

   

   

  On the first day of school, please bring a list of the 2 books that you read (along with any additional books).  Also, bring a project that you have completed for one of the books.  Options are listed on the back of this sheet.

   

  Project Options:

  1. Write an epilogue to the book.  This is a short section (chapter length) at the end of the book which explains the future of the characters.  What happens to the characters after the story ends?  You may also illustrate.

   

  2. Write an alternate ending to the book.  Did you think the book should have ended a different way?  Can you think of a more interesting ending?  Write a new ending chapter to the book. You may also illustrate.

   

  3. Design a “Question Box” containing questions and answers from the book.  The Question Box should be decorated with scenes or characters from the book.  The question box should contain at least 15 questions with answers on the back.

   

  4. Design and write a front page newspaper article on an important event in the story.  Your article should clearly explain what happened in the event and should contain a picture and caption.  Make sure the newspaper is set in the place and time period of your story.

   

  5. Write a review and tape yourself reading!  Tape-record yourself reading a chapter of the book that would capture other students’ interest.  Read with expression so that other students in your class can enjoy listening to it.  You must also write a review of the book.  Write one-page telling me what you liked and/or didn’t like about the book.  Also give it a star rating (1 star being the worst rating, and 5 stars being the best rating).

   

  Projects are due on the first day of school. 

  Email me at ms.hansen@values4life.com if you have questions.

   

  Looking forward to a fun year in 5^th grade!  Have a great summer and enjoy the reading!

   

                                                                                            Ms. Hansen

   

   

   

   

  2010-2011

  5^th Grade Supply List

   

  Seven one-subject notebooks (OR) Accordion Style file folder or binder w/7 pockets or more

  Seven 2-pocket folders

  Pencils

  Erasable pens (optional)

  Red Pen

  Scissors

  Glue stick

  Markers or crayons

  Loose leaf paper

  Pencil case

  1 Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary

  Ruler

  Highlighters

  Flash Drive

  Simple calculator (optional)

  2 Boxes of Kleenex

  1 container of disinfectant wipes

  For Art: 9" x 12" 100 sheet drawing pad (must have)

  1 plastic shoe box container

  1 roll of paper towels