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In the Fall of 2015 my child will attend: (Please check one)

Stafford Primary ___K ___1st

Stafford Elementary ___2nd ___3rd ___4th

Stafford Intermediate ___5th ___6th

Stafford Middle ___7th ___8th

Stafford High ___9th ___10th ___11th ___12th

Please sign and return to your student's current ELAR teacher.

My SMSD student and I have received notice of the SMSD summer reading

assignment for the 2015-2016 school year and will comply.

We understand the following:

• The student MUST complete one project-based assignment according to the grade-level reading assignment list.

• The due date for this project is on or before September 8, 2015.

• All students will receive a major grade for completion of the project.

Parent Printed Name: _________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Student Printed Name: _________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________

Current English Teacher's Name: __________________________________________

Please contact your child’s school should you have any questions about the project.

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Reader’s Choice

Tic-Tac-KnowCreate a film poster

for your book.Recreate your favorite part of a story. Make a

mini movie.

Give a Powerpointpresentation.

Build a fake Facebook page for one or more

characters.

Write letters between two or more characters

from the book.

Create a video reflectionof the book.

Keep a diary or journal from one of the

character’s perspective.

Create an email exchange between two or more characters

from the book.

Create a diorama.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming kindergarten students: Parents if your kinder student is not reading independently please assist them by reading their book selection aloud. Upon completion of reading the book please assist your child in the selection of one project-based assignments as listed below. The project must be turned in to your student’s kindergarten teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the project is based on one book, students are encouraged to read as many books as they wish during the summer.

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KindergartenKindergarten Reading List:

(please select one book for the project-based assignment)

• Chicka Chicka Boom Boomby bill martin jr. and john archambault

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar by eric carle

• The Rainbow Fishby marcus pfister

• Pete the Catby eric litwin

• Ladybug Girlby david somar and jackydavis

Project-based Assignments:(please select one)

• Illustrate a picture that describes the main character in your book

• Illustrate the beginning, middle and end of your book

• Draw and write about your favorite part of the story

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming first grade students. Parents if your first grade student is not reading independently please assist them by reading their book selection aloud. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s first grade elar teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one book, students are encouraged to read as many books as they wish during the summer. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.

1st Grade1st Grade

Reading List:(please select one book for the project-based assignment)

• Pete the Cat by eric litwin• If You Give A Mouse a

Cookieby laura numeroff

• The Happy Dayby ruth krauss

• Clifford Makes a Friendby norman bridwell

• There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyby Lucille colandro

• The Berenstain Bears’ Lemonade Standby mike berenstain

• Just a Kiteby mercer mayer


• Illustrate a picture that describes the main character in your book.

• Illustrate the beginning, middle and end of your book.

• Draw and write about your favorite part of the story


Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming second grade students. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s second grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one reading selection, students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.


2nd Grade2nd grade Reading List:

(please select one book from the series for the

project-based assignment)

Danny and the Dinosaur series by SydHoff

Cat in the Hat and other books by Dr. Seuss

Little Critter series by Mercer Mayer

If You Give a Mouse series by Laura Numeroff

Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant

Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park

Magic Tree House series by Mary pope

Actual Size and other books by Steve Jenkins

One Tiny Turtle and other books by Nicola Davies


Diorama- Pick an important scene from the book and represent it in a shoe box. You must also submit a written paragraph consisting of five to seven sentences describing the scene and why you thought the scene was most important.

Interview a Character- Compose 5 questions to ask the main character of your book. Write the character’s response to each question. The questions and answers should provide information that shows you have read the book.

Cereal Box- Create a cereal box based on your book. Name and decorate the cereal box to represent the book you have chosen. Include things that are really on a cereal box. Everything should have to do with your book. Do not forget information like the title, summary, characters, and author.

Comic Strip- Create a comic strip retelling the story you’ve read. Book Ad- Design a poster with at least five to seven sentences that advertises your book and why

people should read the book.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming third grade students. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s third grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one reading selection, students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.


3rd Grade3rd grade Reading List:(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

Mousetronaut: Based on a (partially) True Story by Mark Kelly

The Phantom of the Post Officeby Kate Klise

Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan

The Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli

Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs by Patrick Lewis

Look to the Stars by Buzz Aldrin


Diorama- Pick an important scene from the book and represent it in a shoe box. You must also submit a written paper (26 lines) describing the scene and why you thought the scene was most important.

Collage or Poster- Create a collage or poster showing pictures or 3D items that are related to the book. Write a paragraph that consists of three to five sentences beside each item that describes its significance.

All About Me- Gather 7-10 items that the main character might put in a “me bag”. Before you place the items in the bag, decorate the bag with the following, title, author’s name and your name. You will draw pictures or designs that relate to the story. Prepare a paragraph that consists of three to five sentences describing the “me bag” and/or the contents in your “me bag”.

Create a film poster- Imagine your book has been made into a movie. How would you create a poster that shows something significant about the plot, tone, and /or theme of the book?

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming fourth grade students. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s fourth grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one reading selection, students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.


4th Grade4th grade Reading List:(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

Amelia Earhart: Young Air Pioneer by Jane Moore Howe

Who’s Afraid of Fourth Grade? by Nancy Krulik

Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look

Write On! by Nancy Krulik

Red Pyramid (series) by Rick Riordan

Teammates by Tiki Barber

Project-based Assignments: (please select one)

Write Your Ending (one page=26 lines)- If you were the author how would you rewrite the ending of the selected book?

Diorama- Pick an important scene from the book and represent it in a shoe box. You must also submit a written piece describing the scene and why you thought the scene was most important.

Book Jacket- Create a book jacket with a 12X12 sheet of construction paper. 1) Fold the paper in half then fold each end of the paper about two inches to make the inside flaps of the book jacket. 2) On the front cover include the author and title of your book, draw and color a picture that describes your book. 3) On the front inside flap write a paragraph about the author. 4) On the back inside flap, write two paragraphs that summarize the novel.

Cereal Box- Create a cereal box based on your book. Name and decorate the cereal box to represent the book you have chosen. Include things that are really on a cereal box. Everything should have to do with your book. Do not forget information like the title, summary, characters, and author.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming fifth grade students. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s fifth grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one reading selection, students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.

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5th grade5th grade

Reading List:(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

Z is for Zeus by Helen L. Wilbur

The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane by Russell Freedman

Project-based Assignments:

Pick one assignment from the Tic Tac Know Sheet

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming sixth grade students. Upon completion of reading their book, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to the student’s sixth grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on one reading selection, students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.

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6th grade6th grade

Reading List:(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

Homer Price by Robert McCloskey

City of Fire by Laurence Yep

Fly High: The Story of Bessie Coleman by Louise Borden

Pre-AP Selection:(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

How They Croaked by Georgia Bragg

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Project-based Assignments:


Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming seventh grade student: Upon completion of reading their selection, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to yourstudent’s 7th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: although the selected project is based on onereading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.

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7th grade7th grade

Reading List

(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

* The Giver by Lois Lowry

* Think Different by Steve Jobs

* The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Required for 7th Grade Pre-AP

* The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Project-based Assignments


Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming eighth grade students: Upon completion of reading their selection, students must select one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to your student’s 8th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note: althoughthe selected project is based on one reading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to complete an AR test on the books they have read upon their return to school.


8th grade8th grade

Reading List

(please select one book for the project-based

assignment)

* A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

* Slave Dancer by Paula Fox

* The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P.T. Barnum by CandaceFleming

Required for 8th Grade Pre AP

* My Brother Sam Is Dead

by James Lincoln Collier &

Christopher Collier

Project-based Assignments


Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming ninth grade students. Uponcompletion of reading the selection, please assist your child in the selection of one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to your student’s 9th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note although the selected project is based on one reading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading.


9th grade9th grade reading list:

Required Reading SelectionThe Secret Life of Bees by Susan

Monk Kidd

Pre-AP Reading Selection

Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank

*Novels may contain objectionable language or subject matter; parents should review content beforehand.*

project-based assignmentsProject Option 1: Create a film poster for your book. Imagine that your book has been made into a movie. How would you create a poster that shows something significant about the plot, tone, and/or theme of the story while simultaneously attracting a big audience? What famous actors would best play the roles? Who would direct it? On the back of your poster, you must include a fictional review from someone like Roger Ebert. Pick this project if you think of yourself as a film buff or pop culture know-it all. This poster can be created on poster board or electronically using Publisher or another multi-media application.Project Option 2: Write a scene as a play: Select an important scene from the book and re-write it as a play.. Include a list ofcharacters for the scene, stage directions and all the dialogue.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming tenth grade students. Uponcompletion of reading the selection, please assist your child in the selection of one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to your student’s 10th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note although the selected project is based on one reading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book

selection for summer reading.


10th grade10th grade reading list

Required Reading Selection

Inherit the Wind by Robert E. Lee

Pre-AP Reading Selections(select one of the following)

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Lord of the Flies by William Golding


project-based assignmentsProject Option 1: Ask students to choose a character from the novel. Next, they will find an example in their book of each charactertrait. They should write the page number and a brief description of the scene. Finally, they will write the character's motivation for the behavior in each scene and what emotions the character is feeling and/or displaying. Motivations and emotions should be clearly labeled and explained after each scene description.Project Option 2: Create a movie poster: Make a full-sized posterthat serves as an advertisement for the movie version of the book. You should have a bold and noticeable title, pictures of the main characters, and include on the poster some type of teaser to get audiences to come see the film. Separately, write up the rationale for including characters as important and why the actors you selected are good choices for those roles. You will need to write up a brief summary of what scenes will be in the movie.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming eleventh grade students. Uponcompletion of reading the selection, please assist your child in the selection of one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to your student’s 11th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note although the selected project is based on one reading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading.




The Devil in the White City by Erik

Larson

AP Reading Selection

The Awakening by Kate Chopin


project-based assignmentsProject Option 1: Critical Reading Questions: Write critical reading questions that show that you have read the entire book. Write at least two questions that address the beginning of the book, at least two questions that address the middle of the book, and at least two questions that address the end of the book, the total number of questions should be ten. Provide answers to the questions as you learn more about the characters and the events that are happening to them. Include specific references (i.e., specific names, events, scenes, settings, etc.) to the novel in your questions, proving that you read it. Project Option 2: Create a travel brochure for a place you have read about in your selected text. Include in the Must See landmarks/locations: historical landmarks, national parks, regions and natural features of the country, money exchange, major religions, average education of the population, major industries, imports and exports, and type of government.

Here you will find the summer reading book choices for 2015-2016 incoming twelfth grade students. Uponcompletion of reading the selection, please assist your child in the selection of one project-based assignment as listed below. The selected project must be turned in to your student’s 12th grade ELAR teacher on or before September 8, 2015. Please note although the selected project is based on one reading selection students are encouraged to read more than one book selection for summer reading.




Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

AP Reading Selection

How to Read Literature like a Professor

by Thomas C. Foster


project-based assignmentsProject Option 1:My Book in a Container-Choose an item that is to be used as a container to hold other items significant to your book. This item should also be significant to your book. Decorate this container to convey some of the major details, elements, or themes found in the book. Choose five objects that would either be found in the book or would relate to the book in some way. Be prepared to discuss the significance of these items to your book. Choose three literary elements found in your book. Be prepared to discuss the use of these elements in your book. In an oral presentation, explain the connection of the container to the story. Create a show and tell of your objects and literary elements that reveals the details of your book. Project Option 2:#1 Describe a Character-Choose one character from the novel and write a detailed description of him or her. Include as many aspects of him or her as possible, such as physical appearance, personality type, morals and values. Explain whether the character is dynamic (changes throughout the story) or static (does not change).#2 Evaluate the Conclusion-How satisfying was the conclusion of the novel? For example, was the ending believable, predictable, outrageous, boring? Were you left hanging with unanswered questions? Do you think there is another ending that would have been more fitting, appropriate, or satisfying. Students should provide an outline and two drafts (first and final).

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