SUMMER READING

ENTERING GRADE 3

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl and The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

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After reading your books, choose either to write a summary about your book or do a character analysis. You may choose to do summaries for both books, character analysis for both books or one of eacc for both books. When writing this summary, be careful to include only the most important events! Use the summary frame to help you with your writing.

 

Introduction  

The book _______________, by __________________ tells _____________________________

(This paragraph should broadly tell what the book is about and include the theme.)

 

Body    

Tell of the most important events from the book. Include limited detail. Make sure the turning point is included in your summary.  Use transition words such as:  First, next, then, finally, In the beginning, then, after that, finally

 

Conclusion    

Your conclusion will reveal the author’s message.  Use concluding words such as:

In conclusion, All in all, As you can see, I am thinking, I predict

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ENTERING GRADE 4: Choose 1

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl

 

Assignment:

After reading your chosen book write a summary about your book. When writing this summary, be careful to include only the most important events! Use the summary frame to help you with your writing.

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Introduction

The book _______________, by __________________ tells _____________________________

(This paragraph should broadly tell what the book is about and include the theme.)

 

Body    

Tell of the most important events from the book. Include limited detail. Make sure the turning point is included in your summary.  Use transition words such as:  First, next, then, finally, In the beginning, then, after that, finally

 

Conclusion    

Your conclusion will reveal the author’s message.  Use concluding words such as:  In conclusion, All in all, As you can see, I am thinking, I predict

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ENTERING GRADE 5: Choose 1

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Assignment:

After reading your chosen book write a summary about your book. When writing this summary, be careful to include only the most important events! Use the summary frame to help you with your writing.

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Introduction  

The book _______________, by __________________ tells _____________________________

(This paragraph should broadly tell what the book is about and include the theme.)

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Body    

Tell of the most important events from the book. Include limited detail. Make sure the turning point is included in your summary.  Use transition words such as:  First, next, then, finally, In the beginning, then, after that, finally

 

Conclusion    

Your conclusion will reveal the author’s message.  Use concluding words such as:  In conclusion, All in all, As you can see, I am thinking, I predict

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ENTERING GRADE 6

Required: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Assignment

1.     This novel uses Hyperbole (exaggeration). Identify three people that are real but exaggerated – describe their realness and             the exaggeration.  Identify three things or creatures that are exaggerated – describe their realness and the exaggeration.

2.     Draw a map of James’ travels. Include landmarks.

3.     Identify the antagonists and what they did to stop or hurt James. Name at least three, more is better.

 

 

ENTERING Grade 7

Required: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S.Lewis

Page 1: 

1. Characters: Write a short answer to these questions:
   a.    Who are the protagonists? How do you know?
   b.    Who are the antagonists? How do you know? 

2.    What Magical items do you see? (There are several.) What do they do that is magical?

3.    Theme: Identify a theme/message/lesson of this story. 

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4.    Setting: Draw views of the two main settings.

 

 

ENTERING Grade 8

Required: A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Page 1: 

1.    Characters: Write a short answer to these questions.

        a.    Who is the protagonist? How do you know? 

        b.    Who is the antagonist? (Is there only one?) How do you know? 

2.    Theme: Identify a theme/message of this story. 

3.    Symbol: Find a concrete object that symbolizes an abstract concept that relates to the theme. Discuss its significance.

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4.    Setting: Draw two views of the settings: 

        a.    A general view – a map of the country

        b.    A specific view – a location (woods, town, farm, boat, station…)

 

ENTERING Grade 9, 10

Required: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

1.    Who is (are) the protagonist(s)?

2.    Who is (are) the antagonist(s)?

3.    Why would brilliance in someone else create resentment?

4.    Would you have resented Ender? Why or Why not?

5.    Is there a video game or movie or another story that seems similar to this story? What is the same and what is not the same?

6.    Is there a parallel in today’s current events to this story? Consider the criminal group Dark Side and the security group Digital Shadow.

7.    What is the over-riding Theme of this book?

8.    Draw a picture of a Bugger based on the book’s description. – include the quotation that you based your drawing on.

 

ENTERING Grade 10 Honors

Required: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

1.    Who is (are) the protagonist(s)?

2.    Who is (are) the antagonist(s)?

3.    Why would brilliance in someone else create resentment?

4.    Would you have resented Ender? Why or Why not?

5.    Is there a video game or movie or another story that seems similar to this story? What is the same and what is not the same?

6.    Is there a parallel in today’s current events to this story? Consider the criminal group Dark Side and the security group Digital Shadow.

7.    What is the over-riding Theme of this book?

8.    Draw a picture of a Bugger based on the book’s description. – include the quotation that you based your drawing on.

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Soldier Dog by Samuel Angus

1.    Characters: Write a short answer to these questions:

        a.    Who is the protagonist? Is there more than one? How do you know? Describe them.

        b.    Who is the antagonist? Is there more than one?

2.    Settings: What are the settings and in what way are these important?

3.    Theme: Identify a theme/lesson of this story. 

4.    Symbol: Find a concrete object that symbolizes an abstract concept. Discuss its significance.

5.    Research: Were animals used in pivotal roles in World War 2? Was this new to WW2?

 

ENTERING Grade 11 and 12 

Required: Soldier Dog by Samuel Angus

1.    Characters: Write a short answer to these questions:

        a.    Who is the protagonist? Is there more than one? How do you know? Describe them.

        b.    Who is the antagonist? Is there more than one?

2.    Settings: What are the settings and in what way are these important?

3.    Theme: Identify a theme/lesson of this story. 

4.    Symbol: Find a concrete object that symbolizes an abstract concept. Discuss its significance.

5.    Research: Were animals used in pivotal roles in World War 2? Was this new to WW2?

 

ENTERING Grade 11 and 12 Honors

Required: Soldier Dog by Samuel Angus

1.    Characters: Write a short answer to these questions:

        a.    Who is the protagonist? Is there more than one? How do you know? Describe them.

        b.    Who is the antagonist? Is there more than one?

2.    Settings: What are the settings and in what way are these important?

3.    Theme: Identify a theme/lesson of this story. 

4.    Symbol: Find a concrete object that symbolizes an abstract concept. Discuss its significance.

5.    Research: Were animals used in pivotal roles in World War 2? Was this new to WW2?

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Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

1.    Who is (are) the protagonist(s)?

2.    Who is (are) the antagonist(s)?

3.    Why would brilliance in someone else create resentment?

4.    Would you have resented Ender? Why or Why not?

5.    Is there a video game or movie or another story that seems similar to this story? What is the same and what is not the same?

6.    Is there a parallel in today’s current events to this story? Consider the criminal group Dark Side and the security group Digital Shadow.

7.    What is the over-riding Theme of this book?

8.    Draw a picture of a Bugger based on the book’s description. – include the quotation that you based your drawing on.

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