MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING, 2018
EVERY STUDENT READS 4 BOOKS
GRADE 5
COMMUNITY READ
What are the characteristics of a good friend?
We will begin the school year with Grade 5 students and teachers engaging in book group conversations around this essential question.
Every rising fifth grader should read ONE of the titles from the list below. We encourage students to read this book closer to the start of school.
Bridge to Terabithia – Katherine Paterson
Front Desk - Kelly Yang
Gertie's Leap to Greatness –Kate Beasley
The One and Only Ivan – Katherine Applegate
Pax – Sara Pennypacker
Real Friends - Shannon Hale
Slider - Pete Hautman
FREE CHOICE READ
Every student chooses at least 3 more books to read over the summer.
Use Mrs. Lansdale’s Libguides (see blue tabs above to access books published in the last year) and reading lists on the school library page to find recommended titles. You can also take advantage of your Public Library Summer Reading Programs, where books , audiobooks and e-books are available for free.
CHALLENGE: Pick a CLASSIC as one of your free read choices. This may be a good book to read as a family.
GRADE 6
COMMUNITY READ
What makes an individual?
We will begin the school year with Grade 6 students and teachers engaging in book group conversations around this essential question.
Every rising sixth grader should read ONE of the titles from the list below. We encourage students to read this book closer to the start of school.
It Ain't So Awful, Falafel - Firoozeh Dumas
Quiet Power: The Secret Strength of Introverts – Susan Cain (Non-fiction)
Real Friends - Shannon Hale
Short – Holly Goldberg Sloan
Slider - Pete Hautman
Stargirl – Jerry Spinelli
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town – Kimberly Willis Holt
It’s summer.
Four books should only be the beginning!
Go the library page for other great choices.
Read! Read! Read!
Summer is a great time to read, so read as much as you can. It is important to also read a variety of enjoyable books over the summer.
We look forward to seeing you in September. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy your summer reading and your summer vacation.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Rosolen or Mrs. Lansdale by phone at 972-0771 or by e-mail at krosolen@countryschool.net or mlansdale@countryschool.net.