Ms. Sulinski & Ms. Rogge
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School – Intermediate School Rising 4th Grade Summer Work 2016 Dear Fourth Grader, We are looking forward to getting to know you in the fall. We love summer, and are sure you do, too! Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it’s time to turn your brains off. J What you do over the summer will help you be the best 4th grader you can be! For math, you will be expected to know all of your addition and subtraction facts (from 1-20) automatically. This means that if asked what 16 minus 9 is, you could tell us instantly that the answer is 7. You will also need to review your multiplication facts (1 - 10). Flashcards are our preferred method of studying these skills, however, there are also a ton of online games and activities as well as workbooks that can help you memorize basic math facts. Next, relaxing with a great book is one of summer’s best pastimes. Take time to curl up on a beach chair or on a cool couch, and escape into tales of humor and adventure. This summer, select at least three new titles from the fourth grade summer reading list. (You are welcome to read more!) Within each calendar day’s block, you should record the number of minutes read, and on the reading log, write the book titles. You will begin to see patterns, especially in the areas of reading stamina and number of books you read. How many minutes can you read in one sitting? How many days do you read in a week? How many books do you finish reading in a week? Please bring the calendar and reading log on the first day of school. Once you have read your books, choose one that you will use to create a cereal box book report. Then, design a cereal box that represents your story.J You should bring your cereal box, reading calendar, and reading log on the FIRST day of school in September to share with your classmates. Have a great summer and enjoy some terrific books! We look forward to meeting- and reading with-you in the fall! Warmly,
Ms. Sulinski & Ms. Rogge Fourth Grade Team
Cereal Box Book Report Cover a real cereal box with paper. Next, decorate each side with the following information. Make sure to plan ahead so you have enough time to read and complete these fun activities!
Front
Include the name of the cereal and a picture. Invent a name for the cereal that is related to the title of the book and sounds like a real cereal. Do not use the exact title of the book. For example, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone might have a cereal called “Wizard’s Wands,” a toasted oat cereal in the shape of miniature wands. You may want to draw characters or other pictures from the story to help you sell your product. Make your cereal box look appealing and fun. Look to real cereal boxes for ideas!
Back
Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word game, or any other fun activity that might be found on the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book.
Side 1
Make a list of the ingredients. These will be the story elements, (for example, setting and characters.) On this side, create a Nutritional Facts Chart that rates the book by giving a percentage of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) in several categories: • Humor • Drama • Suspense • Educational Value • Action • Horror • Vocabulary
Side 2
Summarize the plot of the story in no more than 8 sentences.
Bottom
Give the title, author, and copyright date. ©
Top
Put your name here.
Ms. Sulinski & Ms. Rogge Fourth Grade Team
Cereal Box Book Report Cover a real cereal box with paper. Next, decorate each side with the following information. Make sure to plan ahead so you have enough time to read and complete these fun activities!
Front
Include the name of the cereal and a picture. Invent a name for the cereal that is related to the title of the book and sounds like a real cereal. Do not use the exact title of the book. For example, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone might have a cereal called “Wizard’s Wands,” a toasted oat cereal in the shape of miniature wands. You may want to draw characters or other pictures from the story to help you sell your product. Make your cereal box look appealing and fun. Look to real cereal boxes for ideas!
Back
Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word game, or any other fun activity that might be found on the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book.
Side 1
Make a list of the ingredients. These will be the story elements, (for example, setting and characters.) On this side, create a Nutritional Facts Chart that rates the book by giving a percentage of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) in several categories: • Humor • Drama • Suspense • Educational Value • Action • Horror • Vocabulary
Side 2
Summarize the plot of the story in no more than 8 sentences.
Bottom
Give the title, author, and copyright date. ©
Top
Put your name here.
