6th Grade Summer Reading 2016
Krista Davidson
Language Arts 6
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Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:
As this school year comes to an end, I am already gearing up for next year. I
am excited to be a part of the team here at SCPA, and I look forward to getting to
know everyone better over the next year. I will introduce myself more in August.
For now, I want to set you up for success with your summer reading assignment, so
that we can have a great start to your sixth grade year.
All incoming sixth grade students will read TWO books over the summer.
All students will be required to read Holes by Louis Sachar and one other book
from the list on the back of this sheet. Please note that summer reading is a
requirement that significantly affects first quarter grades. Excuses about not being
able to find the books or not having time to read will NOT be accepted.
Books can be found at many public libraries, book stores, and online.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Barnes and Nobles are good choices for new books,
and may be able to special-order books if stock runs out in stores. Inexpensive
books can often be found at www.amazon.com or at Half Price Books.
Please read all of the following information carefully. If you have any
questions over the summer, please email me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
K. Davidson
Book 1: Required Reading: Holes by Louis Sachar
1) Read the entire book. (Note: The movie is different than the book. It will be obvious if you simply watch the movie rather than reading the book.) 2) As you read, complete the Holes packet included with this page. The packet will be collected for a grade on Friday, August 19th. 3) Be prepared for a class discussion/seminar of the book on Friday, August 19th. We will discuss a wide range of topics including the characters, setting, plot, subplot, and theme. Discussion grades are based on participation and text-­‐based responses. Book 2: Choice Reading:
1) In addition to Holes, you must read ONE of following books: • Almost Home by Joan Bauer • Number the Stars by Lois Lowry • Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper • Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper • Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars • Kizzy Ann Stamps by Jeri Watts • Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor • Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen • Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen (sequel to Hatchet) • Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George • Money Hungry by Sharon Flakes 2) Prepare a 2-­‐3 minute presentation/book talk to discuss the characters, setting, plot (without giving away the ending), lessons learned, and your opinion of the book. 3) Create a visual aid to accompany your presentation. The visual aid should include the name of the book, author, summary, and pictures. It is YOUR CHOICE in how you would like to present it. For example, you could make a poster, PowerPoint, newsletter, scrapbook, treasure box, board game, etc. Be creative! 4) Be prepared to present the project of your choice book starting on Monday, August 22nd. Holes by Louis Sachar
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Worksheet One – Chapters 1–2
The cover
Try to guess what the book is about just by looking at the front cover. Then
complete the sentence below.
I think this book is a story about ________________________________________
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The setting
Read the first page of the novel and make a list of all the words or phrases
which make Camp Green Lake sound hostile.
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Worksheet Two – Chapters 1–2
Openings
Read Chapters 1 and 2 and then complete the left hand column of this table
with any questions you would like to know the answers to. One question has
been written for you. As you read the book, fill in the right hand column.
Questions
What did Stanley do wrong?
Answers
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Worksheet Three – Characters 1
Stanley Yelnats
As you read Chapter 3, complete this table with as much information as you
know about Stanley. You can add more information as you read the book.
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Physical description: ___________________________________
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What’s in a name?
Complete the column on the right with each character’s nickname.
Theodore
Ricky
Stanley
Mr. Pendanski
José
Rex
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Worksheet Four – The sub-plot
Read Chapter 7 and write your own summary of the sub-plot of Holes, using
the words in the box.
love
Madame Zeroni
America
pig
stream
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You predict!
• Do you think Stanley could really be affected by his greatgreat-grandfather’s curse?
• Do you think Stanley will ever be able to lift the curse? How
might he try to do this?
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Worksheet Five – Stanley’s diary 1
After reading Chapters 7–9, write an honest diary entry for Stanley’s first full
day at Camp Green Lake. Use some, or all, of the phrases below to help you.
I woke up at…
It was still dark when I…
For breakfast I had…
Then we…
The shovel was…
We had to…
It was hard work…
After a while,…
My hands were…
…the first hole is…
…when I’d finished, I felt…
Day 1
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Worksheet Six – Comprehension questions
1. We can tell Stanley is tired because ____________________________________
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2. Stanley shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski because _______________________
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3. We can tell that Mr. Pendanski is not interested in the fossil because _____
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4. Stanley agrees to give anything he finds in the future to X-Ray because __
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5. Derrick Dunne was ___________________________________________________
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Stanley thinks of him because ____________________________________________
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You predict!
• What do you think this object is?
• Do you think the Warden will be interested in it?
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Worksheet Seven– Characters 2
Complete the Warden’s identity badge.
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Occupation: _____________________
Duties and responsibilities:
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Complete Zero’s character profile.
Name: _____Zero_____________________________________
Physical description: ___________________________________
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Home: _________________________________________________________________
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Worksheet Eight – Kissin’ Kate Barlow comprehension questions
Answer these questions after reading Chapter 28 of the novel.
1. The love story between Katherine and Sam is important because ________
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2. Sam and Katherine fall in love when ____________________________________
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They manage to see each other regularly because __________________________
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3. The people of Green Lake disapprove of their relationship because _______
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4. As a consequence of their hate they ___________________________________
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5. The main instigator of the trouble is ___________________________________
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6. Camp Green Lake becomes dry and barren because _____________________
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Worksheet Nine– Characters 3
Fill in as much information as you can about Zero, Zigzag and X-Ray.
Zero
Zigzag
X-Ray
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Worksheet Ten – Conflict comprehension questions
Complete these sentences after reading Chapter 30.
1. The argument between Stanley and ZigZag starts because _______________
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2. Mr. Pendanski encourages Stanley to fight back because _________________
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3. You can tell that Zero and Stanley have developed a bond because ________
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4. The Warden tries to humiliate Zero by _________________________________
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5. Zero runs away because _______________________________________________
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6. None of the adults try to stop Zero from escaping because ______________
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Worksheet Eleven – Stanley’s diary 2
After reading Chapter 33, imagine you are Stanley and write a diary entry
explaining what has happened and why you have decided to run away.
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I couldn’t stop thinking about Zero out there on his own… __________________
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Worksheet Twelve – Sploosh!
Design your label for Sploosh in the box below.
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Worksheet Thirteen – Treasure Map
Draw a detailed treasure map of Camp Green Lake and the surrounding area.
Then, write down an important thing that happened at each location.
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Worksheet Fourteen – Test Your Knowledge
Complete these sentences as fully as possible, showing your knowledge of the
text.
The curse on Stanley’s family was ______________________________________
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Stanley Yelnats’ family were cursed because ______________________________
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The curse was lifted when _______________________________________________
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The Warden knew there was treasure buried at Camp Green Lake as she ____
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Stanley’s name was written on the buried treasure because _________________
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Worksheet Fifteen – Test Your Understanding
Complete these sentences as fully as possible, showing your understanding of
the text.
1. You can tell that Stanley and Zero are friends because _____________________
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2. The Warden and Mr. Sir reveal themselves as villains in Part Two by _______
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3. After leaving Camp Green Lake Stanley and Zero ____________________________
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Worksheet Sixteen – Evaluation
What qualities make a character a hero or heroine? Highlight the heroic
qualities that Stanley possesses.
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