TCS 2016 Summer Reading Instructions For Students Entering 6th Grade Each student entering 6th grade is required to read ​
Mr. Popper’s Penguins ​
by Richard and Florence Atwater​
and one other from the list below. The student may complete a Summer Reading Book Report Form for both books or choose an alternate book report (see list below) for​
one ​
of the books. The two forms/reports are due on the first day of school and are worth 50 points each. A parent or guardian must sign the completion form stating that the student actually read the books. Alternate Book Report Choices:​
(always include the title of the book and author) Write a letter to the main character and then answer the letter the way you think the main character would reply. The letters should be at least 1 full page. Write a different ending to the story (1­2 pages). Create a travel brochure for the setting of the story. Scrapbook 2 pages about 2 key characters. Write a ballad, song or rap about the character and events in your story. Be prepared to sing it to the class! Create a mini comic book retelling a chapter from the book. Rewrite the story for younger children in picture book form (6 or more pages). 2016 Book List for Students Entering 6th Grade The student​
MUST​
read ​
Mr. Popper’s Penguins ​
by Richard and Florence Atwater the required book and then may choose any other book from the following list. Happy reading! Any book from ​
A Series of Unfortunate Events, ​
by Lemony Snicket Peter and the Starcatchers​
, by Dave Barry The Incredible Journey,​
by Sheila Burnford The Secret Garden,​
by Frances Hodgson Burnett With Daring Faith,​
by Rebecca Henry Davis Elsie Dinsmore​
, by Martha Finley Johnny Tremain​
, by Esther Forbes Inkheart,​
by Cornelia Funke Princess Academy​
, by Shannon Hale Goose Girl,​
by Shannon Hale Storm, Misty’s Foal​
, by Marguerite Henry In Search of Honor​
, by Donnalynn Hess Kira­Kira​
, by Cynthia Kadohata Big Red,​
by Jim Kjelgaard Ben and Me,​
by Robert Lawson Indian Captive​
, by Lois Lenski White Fang​
, by Jack London Kavik, the Wolf Dog​
, by Walt Morey Abel’s Island​
, by William Steig Iceland Adventure​
, by Elizabeth Yates Summer Reading Book Report Form Name _______________________ Date ____________________ On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following about your book ​
using complete sentences​
. Please skip lines between questions. Turn in this paper stapled to your answer sheet. 1.What is the title of your book? ​
Example: ​
The title of my book is ​
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2.Who is the author of your book? ​
Example​
: The author of my book is C. S. Lewis. 3.What is the setting (time and place) of your book? ​
Example: ​
This story takes place in London during World War 1 and in Narnia during the end of the reign of the White Witch and the Golden Age. 4.List the main characters with a brief description. ​
Example:​
Peter Pevensie is the oldest of the four Pevensie children and becomes high king of all Narnia. 5.Summarize the beginning of the story. ​
Example:​
The four Pevensie children find a magic wardrobe that lead to the land of Narnia. 6.What is the conflict in the story? ​
Example:​
The evil White Witch has Narnia under a spell that makes it “always winter and never Christmas”. 7.How is the conflict solved? ​
Example:​
Aslan, the great Lion, returns to Narnia and leads the Pevensie children in a war against the White Witch, and she is defeated. The children become the kings and queens of Narnia. Trinity Christian School Summer Reading Completion Form This form and the two book reports/ forms are due the first day of class Point deduction for ​
each​
day late: ­10 from the summer reading grade Signing this form is an indication of a student’s good faith effort to read the text of the assigned novel in a close rather than superficial manner. Reading Cliff Notes, Spark Notes, Pink Monkey, Barron’s, etc., and or watching a movie version are NOT substitutes for reading the novel. Such activities do not qualify a student as having completed the summer reading requirement nor do they promote the growth in language and imaginative experience that we view as important for our students. The student must read the selected book this summer and not fill out the report based on having read or listened to the book in the past. Student name: ___________________________ Class: __________________________________ On my honor, I have completely read the unabridged text of the summer reading book listed below. ________________________________________ Student Signature and Date Title Date Completed 1. __________________________________________ _________________ 2. __________________________________________ _________________ For the parents: To the best of my knowledge, the information above is correct. _______________________________________________ Parent Signature and Date