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Attention: Required Summer Reading for Upcoming First Graders of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Dear Parents, During the summer the upcoming first grade students should read: Scholastic Reader Level 1: Fun with First-Grade Friends by Grace Maccarone Have the student read the story out loud and help them sound out any words they get stuck on. For the project the first grader should write the following sentence in their own handwriting on a 8 ½ by 11 sheet of paper: “I love to ___________ at recess.” They may choose their favorite activity and write it in the space. Parents may help them with spelling. After the child writes the sentence they should illustrate the sentence. On another piece of paper the student should write: “I love to eat _________ for lunch at school.” They may choose their favorite food and write it in the space. Parents may help them with spelling. After the child writes the sentence they should illustrate the sentence. This project will help them exercise their reading and writing skills for the new school year. Reading other books on or above level is encouraged. Have a wonderful summer and seek God with all your heart! :)
2014 2nd Grade Summer Reading and Project
Incoming 2nd graders will need to read the Mummies and Pyramids by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne. The book is a nonfiction “research guide” about ancient Egypt. It is a companion
book to Osborne’s Mummies in the Morning which we will read next year in school. Students can read aloud, independently, or have the book read to them.
The students will need to complete a diorama based on their favorite chapter (excluding chapter 9) and be prepared to present it to the class. Feel free to work alongside them in
making the the diorama. Google dioramas on ancient Egypt with your child if you have a hard time visualizing what it might look like. Many things can be used from cardboard or clay to
legos.
Have them practice presenting it at home before they bring it to school. Their diorama and presentation of it will supply their summer reading grade. Please see attached rubric in order to
understand how diorama will be scored.
Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns at r.nebbia@lcacademy.org
2nd Grade
Summer Reading Diorama
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Display The display is well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached. They are relevant the the scene. The display is visually appealing.
The display is well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached. They are relevant to the scene.
The display is somewhat organized. The items are securely attached to the display.
The display is not organized OR the items are not securely attached to the display.
Background The background shows detail and appears to be a part of the scenery. It is neat and secure.
The background is neat and secure. It shows some detail.
The background is secure and somewhat neat. It shows little or no detail.
The background is messy or non-existent.
Number of Items
There are at least six items displayed in diorama (any piece glued into diorama represents an item).
There are 4-5 items displayed in diorama.
There are 3 items displayed in diorama
There are less than three items displayed in diorama.
Presentation The student was able to accurately explain all the elements in the diorama. They spoke clearly and with expression.
The student was able to accurately explain most of the elements in the diorama.
The student was able to accurately explain some of the elements in the diorama.
The student had trouble explaining the elements in the diorama.
Summer Reading (for incoming third graders)
Stuart Little by: E.B. White
1. On the next page, illustrate a scene from the story in which Stuart is found living as a small creature in a large human world. Show how tiny Stuart is in the midst of large human objects. Be creative, colorful, and detailed. Fill the entire page with your illustration. 2. Imagine a mouse driving a car! Could that really happen? In two paragraphs, discuss what parts of this story could really happen, and what parts are fantasy. Your first paragraph should be about parts that could happen in real life. Your second paragraph should be about parts that are fantasy. Write at least five detailed, descriptive sentences for each paragraph on the lines below (ten total sentences).
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Stuart Little
Illustrated by: __________________________
Lighthouse Christian Academy Summer Reading Assignment for Students Entering 4th Grade
2014-2015 Dear Fourth Grade Students, In preparation for fourth grade, you are required to read ‘Gentle Ben’ by Walt Morey, and complete one of the following creative book report ideas.
• Design a poster to advertise ‘Gentle Ben’ to other readers. Use a lot of colorful adjectives to capture the reader’s interest. On this poster, be sure to include the story basics (title, author, and illustrator), as well as a short summary of the book.
• Create a collage to represent one of the characters in the story. Cut pictures and words from magazines and glue them to poster paper to create a collage that describes the character. On the collage, be sure to include the title, author, illustrator, and the character’s name represented on your collage.
Your poster or collage will be due on the first day of school, Sept. 2, 2014. I hope you enjoy the book and have fun with the assignment! Blessings, Ms. Bennett
Summer Reading Project for Incoming Fifth Graders
In fifth grade literature gets more difficult, but also even more fun! One of the goals is to development critical thinking skills. Students are challenged to go beyond reading the book to analyzing elements such as setting, characters, conflict, climax, and resolution. They will also develop the ability to write narrative summaries off chapters and entire books. The following assignments will help the students to begin this critical thinking process. They should complete the assignments to the best of their ability. Book: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Assignments: 1.) Read book 2.) Complete two chapter worksheets – one on the first chapter, and one on the last chapter -‐write answers in complete sentences -‐please print answers -‐do your best, but don’t stress over these worksheets. I’ll be teaching you the concepts
thoroughly in class. I just want to see what you can do on your own. 3.) Make a travel brochure or poster advertising a stay at The Island of the Blue Dolphins -‐you can make it on the computer as a print-‐out brochure, or make a full-‐size poster -‐must include five pictures. Pictures may be hand-‐drawn, printed out from a computer,
or cut out from a magazine or newspaper -‐each picture used must be labeled with a word or phrase -‐must include one descriptive paragraph designed to attract people to visiting the island -‐you cannot make up stuff about the island, like “it has an amusement park” or “has chocolate trees.” You have to feature existing elements on the island, like sea otters or fresh abalone to eat. -‐neatness always counts!
Be Creative! If you get stuck, take a look at some real travel brochures and posters to get an idea of how to make yours pop. I’m excited to see what kind of awesome advertisements you can make!
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Island of the Blue Dolphins – Chapter 1 Setting (where does this chapter take place?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Characters (what characters are featured in this chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Plot Points (what are the main actions that take place in this chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Main Idea (look at your plot points—which one(s) are most important to the chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Draw a picture illustrating some aspect of the chapter.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins – Chapter 29 Setting (where does this chapter take place?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Characters (what characters are featured in this chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Plot Points (what are the main actions that take place in this chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Main Idea (look at your plot points—which one(s) are most important to the chapter?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Draw a picture illustrating some aspect of the chapter.
Summer Reading – Incoming 6th Grade Students “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle ISBN – 0-440-99805-0 Students are required to submit the following written assignments for their summer reading book on the first day of school: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Your answers should be written neatly in cursive using blue or black ink. Please put time and thought into each question and explain your answers! 1. What did you think of the ending of the book? Were you surprised? What do you think the future holds for Meg, Charles, Wallace and Calvin? 2. After Meg releases her father, why is she so disappointed in him? 3. Who is Aunt Beast, and how does she help Meg? 4. How is Charles Wallace finally freed? 5. Why must Meg go alone to Camazotz? How is her relationship with Charles Wallace important to her ability to free him? 6. Do you believe IT is finally defeated at the end of the book? Why or why not? 7. What was the most memorable part of this book, in your opinion? What did you like best? What did you like least?
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUMMER READING 2014
Incoming 7th Grade King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table—Roger Green Incoming 8th Grade Where the Red Fern Grows—Wilson Rawls Incoming 9th Grade The Hiding Place—Corrie Ten Boom The Scarlet Pimpernel—Baroness Emmuska Orczy Students are required to submit the following written assignments for their respective books on the first day of school: Grade 7: Choose one character in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to answer the question: Who is the best knight of the Round Table? In a five-paragraph essay, include the following: ¶1—Introduction: In one sentence write the following: title and author, the name of your character of choice, and a thesis statement about the character’s qualification as the best knight. Example of First Sentence: “Of all the knights in Robert Green’s King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot is the best because he is the most loyal among his peers. Example of Second Sentence: He proves his loyalty in three ways. Briefly state these three ways in one sentence. ¶2—Discuss the first way in which your character proves himself the “best”. Provide an example from your reading. ¶3—Discuss the second way. Provide an example from your reading. ¶4—Discuss the third way. Provide an example from your reading. ¶5—Conclusion: Summarize by stating which of the three ways is the most important in proving him the “best knight” and why. End with a “clincher”. 5 paragraphs, handwritten, blue or black ink
Grade 8: Choose one of three possible themes in Where the Red Fern Grows to write a five-paragraph essay: “Sacrifice,” “It’s a Tough World Out There,” “Miracles.” Begin with an introductory paragraph in which you state your theme with three events which you will develop; in the following three paragraphs discuss three events (one paragraph each) that illustrate your theme, and conclude with relating which character you most identify and why. Include your opinion of the book in the conclusion. Note: The last paragraph is the only time you may use the word “I.” Do not use the word “you” at any time. 5¶, typewritten preferred. Grade 9: Answer in essay form: The “scarlet pimpernel” in The Scarlet Pimpernel is a fascinating character who disguises himself in order to protect innocent people, i.e., the French aristocracy, during the “Reign of Terror” era of the French Revolution. Describe three of his disguises and how he was able to act heroically and fool his onlookers by these appearances. Are his disguises convincing? What modern (movie or book) kind of hero does he compare to and how? 1 ½-2 pages, type-written preferred Enjoy your summer reading and bring your books with you when you return in the fall! May the Lord bless and keep you in His great love. Mrs. Sue Gladd