Summer Novel Assignments 2016
Exiting Grade 3
Read: Students exiting Grade 3 will read The
Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. Siblings Jessie
and Evan compete to see who will make $100 first
from their respective lemonade stands. One thing is
certain: arguments can escalate beyond anyone's
intent. Who will win?
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What is Evan and Jessie's relationship? Use examples from the story to support your answer.
What does Evan do to calm himself down?
Evan is very angry at his sister. Why?
Why did Jessie get a letter this summer?
Why was there a lull in sells at Evan's lemonade stand?
What are Scott and Evan saving for?
Jessie did not understand why Evan was mad at her. Describe Evan's and Jesse's side of the
story.
8. What was the "spit-vow?"
9. Jessie said girls communicate in different ways .What does she mean by that?
10. Evan checked out the competition. He went by the Big Dipper and asked how much they sold
their drinks for. Why would he do this?
Create: Students will choose one of the following interdisciplinary activities to complete.
1. Write about a time you were mad at a brother, sister, or friend. In your story, include why
you were angry? How did you calm down? Was the problem solved?
2. Pretend you are going to open your own lemonade stand. Plan out the supplies you need,
where you will set up and sell lemonade; and who will help you; and how much start up money
you will need. Illustrate your lemonade stand.
3. Write about a time you were trying to save up for something.
Submit: Students will submit responses to the questions and their completed project on
September 19, 2016 to their Language Arts Teacher.
Adapted From Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Young Readers