Rising Fifth Grade Summer Reading Assignment - St. Ambrose School
Rising 5th Grade Summer Reading List Dear Rising Fifth Grade Students and Parents, Fifth grade is a busy, fun, and challenging year! In order to keep your child prepared for fifth grade, please encourage your child to continue reading all throughout the summer. I have enclosed a recommended reading list for fifth grade. In addition to the ongoing support, please have your rising 5th grader complete the required Summer Reading Project. Students will complete one journal entry each for the two (2) required book as part of their summer reading project. They will turn in a total of two (2) journal entries. The two (2) required books: - The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney - The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare In order to earn a dress-down pass, students must read an additional three books. You are not limited to the recommended reading list below. You may select other books to read. Please keep a list of all books on the Summer Reading Log. The Reading Journal Entry should be written in cursive or may be typed. Each entry should be on a separate piece of paper. It should contain the following (please use this format): Student's Full Name
Date
Title of Book (underlined)
Author of book
Book Characters: My favorite character in the book was __________because … (Give two reasons why you chose him/her). Setting of the story: Time period (date, decade or century), Geographic location (city, country) My favorite part of the book was … (Give three reasons why written in 3 complete sentences.) One thing I would change about the book was … (Give two reasons why written in 2 complete sentences.) The character I would want to have as a friend would be _________ because … (Give three reasons why written in 3 sentences.)
Journal entries will be due the first week of school. Comprehension of the two required reading books will be assessed during the first few weeks of school. Thank you for making reading a priority over your summer break! Have a blessed summer! Mrs. Bridget McCormack
Biography: Escape- The Story of the Great Houdini, by Sid Fleishman Out of Darkness; The Story of Louis Braille, by Russell Freedman Rosa Parks: My Story, by Rosa Parks Bill Peet, an Autobiography, by Bill Peet Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, by Eleanora Tate Voice That Challanged a Nation; Marian Anderson, by Russell Freedman Fantasy: Children of Green Knowe series, by L.M. Boston Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord, Inkheart, Inkspell, by Cornelia Funke The Borrowers series, by Mary Norton The Narnia Series, by C.S. Lewis The Sea of Monsters, Titan’s Curse, The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan
Summer Reading Log Record the Book Title, Author, Accelerated Reader Level, and Accelerated Reader Points Book Title
Author
AR Level
AR Points
Date
Title of Book (underlined)
Author of book
Book Characters: My favorite character in the book was __________because … (Give two reasons why you chose him/her). Setting of the story: Time period (date, decade or century), Geographic location (city, country) My favorite part of the book was … (Give three reasons why written in 3 complete sentences.) One thing I would change about the book was … (Give two reasons why written in 2 complete sentences.) The character I would want to have as a friend would be _________ because … (Give three reasons why written in 3 sentences.)
Journal entries will be due the first week of school. Comprehension of the two required reading books will be assessed during the first few weeks of school. Thank you for making reading a priority over your summer break! Have a blessed summer! Mrs. Bridget McCormack
Biography: Escape- The Story of the Great Houdini, by Sid Fleishman Out of Darkness; The Story of Louis Braille, by Russell Freedman Rosa Parks: My Story, by Rosa Parks Bill Peet, an Autobiography, by Bill Peet Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, by Eleanora Tate Voice That Challanged a Nation; Marian Anderson, by Russell Freedman Fantasy: Children of Green Knowe series, by L.M. Boston Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord, Inkheart, Inkspell, by Cornelia Funke The Borrowers series, by Mary Norton The Narnia Series, by C.S. Lewis The Sea of Monsters, Titan’s Curse, The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan
Summer Reading Log Record the Book Title, Author, Accelerated Reader Level, and Accelerated Reader Points Book Title
Author
AR Level
AR Points
