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Summer Scholars Reading Program 2013
1. Read your book
2. Choose and complete an assignment
3. Return your book and assignment to school in September
Summer Reading Activities: Grades 5-6
Book Report: Write a book report for a Fiction or Non-Fiction book you have
read over the summer. This report should include: Four paragraphs in which you
discuss the theme (main Idea) of the book, the setting and the main character and the
changes or struggle he or she goes through and a brief summary of the major events
of the book. You may include and illustration of your favorite part of the book with
an explanation why that is your favorite part.
Graphic Novel: After reading your Fiction or Non-Fiction book, turn it into a
comic book or graphic novel. Draw the pictures and write the text to retell the book.
Try to use dialogue bubbles when possible.
Read a Book/Watch a Movie: Choose a book to read that has been
made into a movie. A list of possible books to choose from is included. Then watch
the movie that was made based on the book. Complete the chart to compare book to
the movie. Be sure to explain which version you liked better. Advertise a Book: After reading a book of your choice, Fiction or Non-Fiction
(true), create a poster advertising this book to others—include the setting, characters
and major events—don’t give away the ending! Include a paragraph explaining why
you choose this book to advertise—what’s so special about it?
Create a Word Collage: Write the title of your book in center of a sheet
of paper. Then look through magazines for words, phrases, or sentences that
illustrate or say something about the book. Try to cover the whole page with
illustrating text that represents the book you read.
Name_____________________________________ Date
Your book report is due on the first day of school. For full credit, you will need to
follow all directions. Your report may be handwritten or typed.
FOR NARRATIVE NON FICTION AND FICTION BOOKS
(These are books that tell a story and involve a main character.)
MOST BOOKS WILL FALL IN TO THIS CATEGORY!!!
Paragraph 1 should introduce the book. It should tell the title, author, and the
setting (time and place).
Paragraph 2 should focus on the plot of the book, especially emphasizing the
major conflicts (issues). You should tell the major events of the text and describe
what the main character goes through, and/or what they are trying to achieve.
This paragraph will naturally be longer than your first paragraph, since you are
writing a summary of the main events of the book.
Paragraph 3 will focus on the characters of your book. You should describe the
main characters. . You should also describe one character (a character who
learned something or changed) and explain how and why that character changed.
Paragraph 4 is your conclusion, in which you should review the book that you
read. In this paragraph, you should tell your opinion of the book and why you
would or would not recommend it to your friends to read.
FOR NON FICTION BOOKS
(These are books that discuss a topic, usually historical or scientific)
Paragraph 1- should introduce the book. It should tell the title, author,
the genre, and the topic. You should also tell why you chose this topic to
read about.
Paragraph 2- should tell about what you have learned from the book. You
should tell the major facts (4-5) and why they are interesting or
important. This paragraph will naturally be longer than your first
paragraph, since you are writing a summary of the main facts of the
book.
Paragraph 3- This will focus on the vocabulary in the text. Choose 3
words that you learned from the text or by researching the topic that you
thought were interesting. Write the words and the meaning that you
learned in your words.
Paragraph 4- Would you recommend this book to a friend or family
member? Why or why not?
2013 SUMMER SCHOLARS READING PROGRAM: FICTION BOOK REPORT
Name__________________________________________________ Date_______________________________
Book Title: _____________________________________________Author: ____________________________________
Theme: (What was the recurring idea or lesson in the text)
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Setting: (Where and when did the book take place and how does it help you understand the story)
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Point of View (Who is telling the Story): ______________________________________ _______________________
Describe the main character: __________________________________________________________________________
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Summary of the story (What was the book basically about)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Describe your favorite part of the book
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Would you recommend this book to someone else in your class? Why would you tell them to read it?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2013 SUMMER SCHOLARS READING PROGRAM: NON-FICTION BOOK REPORT
Name__________________________________________________ Date_______________________________
Book Title: _____________________________________________Author: ____________________________________
Topic: (What was this book about?)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Describe the text features you noticed in this book.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How did those feature help you understand the book?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Summarize the book (What were the main points?)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What was the most interesting thing you learned from this book?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Would you recommend this book to someone else in your class? Why would you tell them to read it?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name_____________________________________ Date__________
Book and Movie Comparison
Title of book and film
Book Movie
Setting: Explain how the setting is an important aspect of the book/film. Is it more important in one or the other?
Characters: Explain how the main Character(s) evolve or change in the course of the text/film. Which events are crucial to that evolution/change? Are they the same in both the book and film?
Plot: Explain the plot/premise of the story.
Events: Explain how the major events affect a change in the main character(s) actions, behaviors, and/or feelings. Are these different in the film from the book? Were any events deleted or changed in the transition to the film?
Ending/ Conclusion: Was the ending the same in both the book and film? Was the ending expected?
RCSD 2013
Summer RocRead
Every student is encouraged to enjoy reading with their families over the summer break. You can
read any title you choose, if you’re looking for inspiration we have a newly expanded list of
suggested titles at:
www.rocread.com
Please visit a branch of the Monroe County or Rochester Public Libraries this summer. There are 11
branches throughout the city offering special programs throughout the summer. Check with your
local branch to see what events and programs are scheduled.
You can turn in this form at the Red Wings game on August 22nd. If you turn it in at the game, you
will get two (2) free tickets to the game and a book. Older students are encouraged to read a book
with younger students and turn in this form.
We would love to see pictures of you and your family reading! You can email your picture (include
your first and last name, and which school you attend) to:
Student First and Last Name:_______________________________
Home School #:_________________________________________
Grade in September:______________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________________________
What book did you read?
Title: ______________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________
What are the names of the family members you read with?
Names: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Tell me about your favorite part of the book and what made it special to you.
William & Mildred
Levine Foundation
As we all know, the summer months will go by so fast. Research has shown that children who
don’t read over the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has
cumulative, long term effects. We want to encourage your children to keep reading over the
summer. Please take a few moments to review the material below and share this information with
your child. Have a wonderful summer, remember to visit your local library and keep reading!!! Visit
your local public library or the American Library Association site at http://www.ala.org to get names of
award winning books.
Check out the kids place at the Monroe Public Library! Rochester Public Library
and suburban branches will be hosting free Kids & Teen programs all summer long. Check
at each branch for their schedule of events.
http://www.libraryweb.org/
Find events from all over the city and
county at
Kids Out and About:
http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com
Check out Writers & Books for the SummerWrite Program for students ages 6 - 18. See the program catalog online
http://www.wab.org/area-of-class-workshop/youth-classes/
. A quick look through the brochure will show you the wide range of classes that offer something for all reading and writing levels.
The program runs throughout the summer, and sessions can be half-day or full-day. For more information, contact Sally Bittner-
Bonn at 473-2590, ext 109, or e-mail at "[email protected]." Ask about scholarship funds
Visit the Read-Write-Think
website for some fun activities: http://readwritethink.org/beyondt
heclassroom/summer/
Visit Sylvan Learning’s Book
Adventure for book suggestions
and quizzes by grade level at
http://www.bookadventure.org/
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The Department of Instructional Technology is
sponsoring a contest for students using Compass
Odyssey Learning. Check it out at
https://compass.rcsdk12.org.
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Earn a free book from
Barnes & Noble – 1)
read any eight books, record them in
a journal (print your journal at
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreadi
ng/index.asp )
2) take the journal to a local B&N
store
3, Choose a Free Book from a
selection on the Reading Journal List
at the store
For Grades 1 - 6
Math games, Mad
Libs, Read Diary of a Wimpy Kid online at:
http://www.funbrain.
com/
Join the Applebee's Bookworm
Reading Club this summer!
The Rochester area is overflowing with ideas to
encourage children to read. How about some free food
and fun? Once again, children can join the Applebee's
Bookworm Reading Club this summer, and win a
tasty prize! Download the reading card from
(http://www.tlcneighborhood.com./documents/1_page
doc_Bookworm%20Club%20Card%20back.pdf)
Keep track of all of the books read. Parents also supply
some basic personal information (name, address, phone
number).
When the card is completed, a total of 10 books listed
with author, the child can detach the bookmark portion
as a keepsake and turn the completed card into
Applebee's to be redeemed for a free meal. The free
meal only applies when purchased with an adult entree.
One card per child, and one card per adult entree.
Valid only in Upstate NY and in Connecticut
Scholastic
Summer Reading
Challenge
Log your reading minutes for a chance to earn prizes
Visit http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-
2013?eml=BNL/e/20130522////MayNL///LIB///&ym_
MID=1480400&ym_rid=18740979 for more
information and reading log.
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Looking for more –
Check out other local restaurants and special locations for more summer reading programs:
Horizon Skate Wendy’s Friendly’s Taco Bell
