Summer Reading List 2013
Grades 2 — 8 will have a test on the marked (*****) book on
September 27th.
The second book (unmarked) requires a one-page report due on
September 9th. Book report format is enclosed in the envelope.
Grade 8 -
A Separate Peace by John Knowles (*****)
A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous
parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a
lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a
handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What
happens between the two friends one summer
banishes the innocence of these boys and their
world.
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
Louise has had enough of her twin sister. Caroline
Is beautiful and talented. Growing up on a small
Island of Rass in Chesapeake Bay. Caroline seems
to do nothing but take from Louise. Louise only
hope lies in seeking a place for herself beyond her
sister's shadow.
Grade 7 -
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (*******)
A 12 year old boy is grounded for the summer in
the sleepy town of Norvelt and has to work for his
elderly neighbor helping her write obituaries. It
turns out Norvelt isn't as boring as Jack thought
as he learns the absurd histories of the
townspeople and even gets tangled up i
possible murder mystery.
Fever 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson
This is a gripping historical novel about the
1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
The book has been full researched and is based
historical fact.
Grade 6 -
Skinny Bones by Barbara Park (*****)
Alex is about to become a huge star in his TV commercial. Even if it is
for cat food. It's still national television. His big plans for stardom go
horribly wrong when his classmates think the commercial is the
dumbest thing they have ever seen.
Grade 6 -
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Henry is a small boy with knack for creating hilarious situations.
Grade 5 -
Friendship by Mildred Taylor
In 1933 Mississippi, Cassie Logan and her brothers are warned never
to go to the Wallace store. What the don't expect is to hear an elderly
black man dare to call the white storekeeper by his first name. Any
child knows that some things just aren't done.
Grade 5 -
The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson (******)
When anything goes wrong at Wilson Elementary School,
From hexing of Bus Six to the mysterious disappearance of the
kindergarten gerbil, it's sure to have Herdman behind it.
Grade 4 -
Be A Perfect Person in Just 3 Days by Stephen Manes
Milo, tired of problems with his sister, parents, and classmates, finds a
book in the library which promises to make him perfect in just three
days.
Grade 4 -
Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary (******)
At last, Henry's father has promised to take him fishing, on one
condition. Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been in all sorts of trouble lately,
from running off with the neighbor's barbecue roast to stealing a
policeman's lunch. To go on the fishing trip, Henry must keep Ribsy
out of trouble
Grade 3 -
Anna, Grandpa and the Big Storm
by Carla Stevens
Anna's grandfather is bored with city life until he and Anna are
stranded on the Third Avenue elevated subway train during the
blizzard of 1888.
Grade 3 -
How To Eat Friend Worms by Thomas Rockwell (*******)
Because of a bet, Billy is in the uncomfortable position of having to eat
fifteen worms in fifteen days. At first Billy's problem is whether or not
he can swallow the worm placed before him, even with a choice of
condiments from peanut butter to horseradish. But later it looks as if
Bill will win, and the challenge becomes getting to the worm to eat it.
Grade 2
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Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
Nicky has freckles. They cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of
his neck. If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never
know if his neck was dirty. But how exactly do you get freckles? For
fifty cents, know-it-all Sharon has the answer - a secret family freckle
recipe.
Grade 2 -
Anna Banana and Me by Lenore Blegvad (*******)
A young boy who is afraid of everything takes brave Anna Banana's
advice when he is stranded along.
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Content
Organization
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Title, author, and illustrator included
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Detailed summary
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Well planned
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Stated opinion of book with reasons
Writing or typing neatly done
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Few, if any spelling errors
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Sentences properly punctuated and
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Neatly arranged
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Conventions
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capitalized
Sentence length and structure varied
Colorful
Creativity - COVER AND •
Interesting
ILLUSTRATIONS
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Clear effort shown
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Directions
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Directions followed
Handed in on time
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Book Report Total: _/20
Children will be graded according to this rubric.
Rubric for Grade 2,3,4
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PLEASE MAKE AN ATTRACTIVE COVER FOR YOUR REPORT.
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Name
Grade
Grades ,6,7,8
As you read your book, use the boxes below to takes notes about your book. Use your notes
to write a 3 to 5 paragraph essay about your book. Your 3 to 5 paragraph essay must include all
the elements below. Type or neatly print in blue or black ink. Remember, a paragraph has at
least 5 sentences.
Title of Book:
Setting:
Characters:
Author:
Conflict or Problem:
Conclusion or Resolution:
Your opinion about the book:
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Make an Attractive Cover For Your
Book Report.
The Followint is a Rubric For Assessing each Part of Your Book Report:
Accomplished
Beginning
Developing
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Disorganized, no
Summarizes
Gives too little
Introduction
information on
report
information.
what is to come
Covers some
Covers most of
Describe the book's setting, Does not cover all
of the
the appropriate
major and minor characters appropriate topics
appropriate
topics.
topics.
Describe the book's
Covers some
Covers most of
beginning, middle and end, Does not cover all
of the
the appropriate
the problem in the story and appropriate topics
appropriate
topics.
how it was solved, etc.
topics.
Many spelling
Only one or two
Spelling/Grammar
A few errors
and grammatical
errors
errors
Presentation
Illegible, messy
Cover
No cover
Timeliness
Over a week late
Almost
illegible
Inadequate No
sign of
creativity
A week late
Excellent
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Concise, well-written
introduction
All appropriate topics
covered well. Also
includes interesting
facts.
All appropriate topics
covered well. Also
includes interesting
facts.
Spelling and grammar
perfect
Legible writing,
accompanying
illustrations
Well organized
presentation, typed or
written using a word
processor,
accompanying
illustrations
Creative
Creative and Neatly
Done
A da or two late
Handed in on time
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