Fourth Grade Summer Reading Assignment:
Choose any two books from the list attached. Students must complete Assignment 1 for one of
the books. They may also choose one of the activities from Assignment 2 for the second book.
Both are due the first day of school.
Assignment 1:
Students must complete one Formal Book Report. Please see the attached form
for the Formal Book Report and Fill it out.
Assignment 2:
Students must choose one Fun Book Activity to complete.
a. Option One: 2 Liter Soda Bottle Person
For your next book report, you will be creating a character using a 2
liter bottle. You are to decorate the bottle like the character. Write your
character's name. Then write a short paragraph describing the
character. (Appearances, feelings, actions) Also pick a favorite quote from
your character.
b. Option Two: Shoe Box Scene
Create a shoe box scene from one of the books you read. Your scene should include
enough detail to really understand the setting and the action taking place in the scene. Hint: The
climax would be a great scene to create. However, it can be any scene. Then, write a paragraph
explaining what is happening in the scene. Please write the title and author's name on the
outside of the box. You may use any materials necessary to complete this project. Please use the
checklist below to help guide you on what is expected for option "b".
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Title, author, and student's name is neatly and clearly stated on the box
Scene is detailed and easily interpreted
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Scene is neat and student has done the best they can possible to do make
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Fourth Grade Summer Reading List:
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Di Camillo
Dork in Disguise by Carol Gorman
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
How to Eat Worms by Thomas Rockwell
Dumping Days by Grace Lin
Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
Shells, Smells, and Horrible Flip Flops of Doorn by Rachel Veil, Mathew Cordell
Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
The Lightning Theif (Percy Jackson and the Olypians) #1 by Rick Riordan
Frindle by Andrew Clements
No Talking by Andrew Clements
Lunch Money by Andrew Clements
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and other scary things by Lemore Look
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