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Summer Reading List & Next Years Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List:

bulletA box to keep his/her belongings in (plastic works best)
bullet1 large box of tissue for the classroom
bullet1 box of Band-Aids
bullet1 container of wipes
bullet4 glue sticks, 1 bottle of glue
bulletMarkers
bulletCrayons (no more than box of 24)
bulletScissors
bullet5 #2 pencils and eraser

Please have your child's name on all of his/her supplies.

A nutritious snack for the morning & afternoon may be sent to school each day with your child. (Example - fruit, veggies, crackers & pretzels).

Gym day - Child must have gym shoes to participate.

Lunch (Hot lunch is available or your child may bring a cold lunch. Milk and juice are sold for cold lunches. Please put your child's name on his/her lunch box or snack. Always put lunch money in an envelope with his/her name on it).

A tag (to be worn for the first 2 weeks of school) - (example below).

                           NAME_________________________________________________

ADDRESS____________________________PHONE_____________

TRANSFER POINT:      LIBERTY                                   YOST

                                                 JACKSON                                            BAILEY

                                                 BRUMMITT                                        CAR RIDER

BUS # FROM HOME______________

BUS # TO HOME_________________

SCHOOL: ST. PATRICK   GRADE:  KINDERGARTEN

 

FIRST GRADE SUPPLY LIST

All Supplies Must Be Labeled.

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Standard #2 Pencils

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Crayons (A 24 Pack is Sufficient)

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Markers (Washable)

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Fiskars Scissors

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Pencil Box (That Will Snap Close)

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Folder

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4 Glue Sticks

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2 Boxes Tissue

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2 Box of Disposable Antibacterial Hand Wipes

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1 Box of Band Aids (Large or Small)

Please do not send Trapper Keepers to school. They do not fit in the desks.

SECOND GRADE SUPPLY LIST

Please Label ALL Items With Child's Name

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8x5 Pencil Box (with name on it)

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Fiskar Scissors (pointed)

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2 Big Boxes of Tissues

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4 Glue Sticks

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10 Number Two Pencils (Already Sharpened)

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2 Erasers

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Crayons

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1 Box of Wet Wipes

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20 Pennies, 8 Nickels, 10 Dimes, 6 Quarters In a Plastic Resealable Bag.

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8 Crayola Markers- Washable (Classic Color)

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Ruler with Inch and Centimeter Markings

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Spiral Notebooks

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Colored Pencils

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2 Dry Erase Markers

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Pencil Sharpener

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1 Box Ziploc Bags

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1 Highlighter

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1 - 3m reusable cold pack (1 per family)

THIRD GRADE SUPPLY LIST

(Please label all supplies with child's name.)

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Zippered Pencil Case

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3 Pocket Folder (No Trapper Keepers)

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Fiskars scissors (pointed)

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Crayons

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3 Boxes of Tissue

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4 Glue Sticks

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10 Number Two Pencils (Sharpened)

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1 Eraser

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Transparent Ruler with inches, centimeters and zero mark

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3 Spiral Notebooks (wide ruled) in different colors

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1 Dry Erase Marker

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2 Erasable Pens, Dark Blue or Black

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1 Plastic top from a Liquid Detergent Bottle (Tide, Wisk, etc.)

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1 Pop-up Dispenser of antiseptic wipes

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1 Small Liquid White Glue Bottle

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1 3m Reusable Cold Pack

 

SUPPLY LIST FOR GRADE 4

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Paper (loose - leaf, wide ruled) - (2-200 pack)

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Individual Spiral Notebooks (7)

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One Inch Three Ring White Binder (1)

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One Quarter Inch Graph Paper

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Pocket Folders (9)

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Calculator

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Dry Erase Markers (2)

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Pencils (6) and Eraser (1)

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Pens (black or blue, 2 red)

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Colored Pencils

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Twelve Inch Ruler, with Metric

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Transparent Protractor

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Pointed Scissors

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Black Sharpie Marker (1)

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Pencil Case

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Dictionary

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Backpack

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Tissues (3 large boxes)

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Crayons (24 pack)

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Glue Sticks (2)

 

SUPPLY LIST FOR GRADES 5-6-7-8

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Paper (loose-leaf, wide ruled)

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Graph Paper

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Individual Spiral Notebooks (8)

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Pocket Folders (8) 1 with prongs and pockets (6,7,8 only)

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Glue stick 1 (5th only)

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Calculator

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Pencils and Eraser

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Pens (2 black or Blue, 2 red and 2 erasable)

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Markers

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Colored Pencils

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Ruler (metric and standard)

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Protractor (transparent) and Compass (metric and standard markings)

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Scissors

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Black Sharpie Marker (1)

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Zippered Pencil Case

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Dictionary

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Backpack

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Tissue (3 boxes)

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 Dry Erase Markers

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6th grade 1 pack AAA batteries

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7th grade 1 pack AA batteries

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1 pop up dispenser of antiseptic wipes

Please do not bring white-out to school.  Label all supplies with name.

 

KINDERGARTEN READING LIST

JUNE

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9th- Read a fairy tale.

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10th- Write your first name with capital & lowercase letters.

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11th- Practice your phone number.

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12th- Read a story about animals.

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13th- Say the A,B,C's.

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16th- Practice snapping your jacket or pants.

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17th- Practice coloring inside the lines.

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18th- Practice cutting by clipping coupons for mom.

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19th- Practice your address.

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20th- Read a Bible Story.

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23rd- Find Something that is a circle.

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24th- Find Something that is green.

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25th- Count to 10.

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26th- Practice making the sign of the Cross.

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27th- Read a Dr. Seuss book.

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30th- Write your first name with capital & lowercase letters.

JULY

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1st- Practice your address.

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2nd- Count from 1 to 10.

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3rd- Find something that is blue.

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4th- Sing "Happy Birthday" to America. When is your Birthdate?

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7th- Find something that is square.

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8th- Practice saying your city.

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9th- Practice tying.

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10th- Read a story from the bible.

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11th- Write your 1st name with capital & lowercase letters.

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14th- Tell mom your phone number.

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15th- Say the "Our Father" before Bed".

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16th- Find something red.

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17th- Read your favorite story.

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18th- Read a Caldecott Award book.

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21st- Say the A,B,C's.

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22nd- Find something yellow.

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23rd- Practice your address.

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24th- Practice zipping.

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25th- Tell someone your age and birthdate.

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28th- Practice making the "Sign of the Cross".

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29th- Find something oval.

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30th- Find something brown.

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31st- Count from 1 to 10.

AUGUST

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1st- Count from 1 to 20.

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4th- Find something that is a triangle.

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5th- Practice your address and town.

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6th- Name and identify capital letters A - Z.

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7th- Name and identify lowercase letters a - z.

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8th- Read a story about any animal.

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11th- Read your favorite fairy tale.

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12th- Find something that is a rectangle.

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13th- Find something that is pink.

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14th- Read your favorite story.

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15th- Write your numbers from 1 to 15.

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18th- Practice buttoning your shirt.

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19th- relax and get ready for school.

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20th- Welcome to School!

FIRST GRADE READING LIST

  1. Read two books from any of the following series:

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"I Can Read" series

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'I'm Going to Read" series

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"Ready to Read" series

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"Step Into Reading" series

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"All Aboard Reading" series

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" I Can Read It All By Myself" series

These books are available at the local library and in book stores.

2.      Read two Caldecott books. These are award winning books and available at the local library and in book stores.

3.      Read a book of your choice.

4.      A book report should be completed for each book that is read.  The book reports will be due the first week of school.  Each book report must contain the following information:

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First and last name of the student

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Book title

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Author's name

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Write a sentence or two about the story

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Draw and color a picture about the story

SECOND GRADE READING LIST

  1. Read 2 Caldecott Medal or Honor Books.

  2. Read 1 book of your choice.

  3. A book report is to be completed for each of the 3 books.

  4. Write your name on your paper.

  5. Begin the title with a capital letter.

  6. Remember to capitalize all important words in a title.

  7. Underline the title of the book.

  8. Write the author's name,

  9. Write 3 sentences stating what the book is about.

  10. Write 2 sentences telling why you liked the book.

  11. The book reports are due the first week of school.

  12. DO NOT TYPE YOUR BOOK REPORTS.

A list of Caldecott Medal books are at the library.

THIRD GRADE READING LIST

Read 2 books over the summer from the following categories.

Fiction

         One book must be a fiction book from the Newberry Medal Book list (available at the Public Library.)

Non-Fiction

        One book must be a non-fiction book. Some themes we will cover in 3rd grade are the plant and animal kingdoms, solar system, community, life in America, health, the saints. Reading about these topics will be a good preparation for 3rd grade.

Activity/Report

       For each book you must choose one activity (see other side ) for a total of 2 activities.  These are to be turned in (or performed) during the first week of school next year.  These will be the first reading score for 3rd grade and will be worth 50 points each or 100 points for all.  Please follow the directions.  Points will be deducted for incomplete activities, spelling, incomplete sentences, etc.  All activities/reports must include title and author.

Book Report Activities

Choose from these ideas.  Make sure all your spelling is correct.  Neatness and effort are part of the grade.

  1. Summary:

Write a 1 page summary of the book.  Your summary must include : title, author, a short description of each character, what you liked or learned, and a paragraph telling about the book.  Put your summary on good paper and check all spelling, please.

     2.    Bag of Characters:

Use a paper lunch bag and fill it with the characters from the book.  Draw each character, cut it out, and put the characters' names and a sentence about each character on the back of its cut out.  On the front of the bag put the title and author.  Then draw a favorite scene from the book.  Use lots of color.  Use correct spelling and punctuation.  On the back of the bag include a summary of the book.

    3.    Reader's Theater: (May be done with a friend who read the same book)

Write a script about one or two events in the story.  You may act it out yourself, use puppets, or record it on video.  Be sure to dress for the parts if you're acting it out and have created scenery or props for your play.  Let me know ahead of time when you're ready to perform it for the class.  Your script needs to be turned in to me when you perform and needs to include title and author.  Check it for spelling and punctuation.

    4.   Poster:( You may choose this activity for no more than 2 books. )

Create a colorful poster to advertise the book.  Be sure to include the book's title and author.  On the poster draw a scene from the book you think is important.  Make it colorful.  Write a short summary of the book.  Include in your paragraph an explanation of the picture you drew and why you think it's important to the story.  Glue your paragraph to the front of the poster.  Make sure your spelling and punctuation is correct.

    5.   Mobile:

Create a mobile.  On your mobile include the title of the book, author, each main character, setting.  Attach a short summary of the book and what you liked about it to your mobile.  ( See attached sheet)

    6.   Stand-up Publishing:

Make a storyboard or kiosk for the book.  Be sure to include the following: title, author, a short summary, your opinion, a picture or poem about it.  Watch your spelling and punctuation.

    7.    Dress Up:

Come to school dressed as a character from a book you read.  Be ready to tell us all about the character or person you represent, to answer questions about the character, and explain why you chose this character.  Be prepared to give an oral summary of the story.  Be sure you know the title and author of your book.

Fourth Grade Reading List

Every fourth grade student must fulfill the three (3) summer reading requirements listed below and a Summer Math Skills Sharpener.  The goals are to enhance your learning and keep your skills sharpened over the summer.  All summer requirements are due the first week of school.

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Category 1: Religion

Read the First Letter of John

A quiz will be given on this reading.

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Category 2: Biography

Read a biography of a famous person.

The heading should include the title, author, and number of pages of the book you read.  Your paper must discuss the following:

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How has this person developed his or her talent and abilities to become notable?

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What do you think are the important contributions of this person to the world?

Double space and write on one side for handwritten or typed reports.  Students should do the typing themselves.

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Category 3: Reading

You may choose any Newberry Medal Award book to read:

A book report is required for category three.  Double space and write on one side for handwritten or typed reports.  Students should do the typing themselves.

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Heading

Include the title, author, and number of pages of your book.

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Introductory Paragraph

Present the subject of your paper and try to capture the reader's interest.

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Descriptive Paragraphs

Describe the characters, setting, and plot.

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Conclusion

Bring your report to a close.  Include something you have learned from the characters or story.

Grades 5 thru 8 Reading List

Every middle school student must fulfill 3 summer reading requirements.  The goal of this requirement is to add to your learning and education, and to help you educate yourself.  The book reports are due the first week of school.

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Requirement #1

A brief quiz over this assignment will be given:

5th :  Read The Book of Genesis.

6th :  Read The Book of Psalms.

7th : Read The Gospel of John.

8th : Read The Acts of the Apostles.

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Requirement #2

The subject area book report will be an expository paper.  After reading the book you chose, follow the format below to write your paper:

5th : Read a biography of a president.

6th : Read a biography of a scientists or mathematician.

7th : Read a biography of an historical figure from the eastern hemisphere.

8th : Read a biography of a writer or a poet.

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Requirement #3

After reading a fiction book from the list on the back side of this paper, follow the format below to write your paper:

Format for Requirements #2 and #3:

Heading- Include the title, author, publisher, and copyright of your book.

Introductory Paragraph- Present the subject of your paper and try to capture the reader's interest.

Descriptive Paragraph(s)-: Briefly describe the character, setting and plot.  Do not feel you need to tell the entire story.  Summarizing is a necessary skill.

Conclusion Paragraph:  Sum up your report and give any insightful comments you have. *For categories 2 and 3 use loose leaf paper, cursive, and ink; double space and write on one side.  You may type it if you do the typing; double space in font size 12 if you type.  You may call Mrs. McCullough with questions at 926-1707 or 464-3801.

A fiction book from the following list Grades 5 and 6:

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Armstrong,  William H.                            Sounder

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Avi                                                                    Crispin

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Bauer,  Joan                                                  Hope Was Here

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Betancourt,  Jeanne                                  My Name is (Brain) Brian                        

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Blos,  Joan W.                                               A Gathering of Days

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Colfer,  Eoin                                                  Artemis Fowl

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Creech,  Sharon                                           Absolutely Normal Chaos

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Forbes,  Esther                                            Johnny Tremain

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George,  Julie Craighead                         Julie of the Wolves

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Langton,  Jane                                             The Time Bike

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L'Engle,  Madeleine                                   A Wrinkle in Time

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Reeder,  Carolyn                                        Shades of Gray

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Roth,  Arthur                                              The Iceberg Hermit

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Ryan,  Pam Munoz                                    Esperanza Rising

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Spinelli,  Jerry                                            Maniac Magee

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Steinbeck,  John                                        The Red Pony

Grades 7 and 8:

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Adams,  Richard                                        Watership Down

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Avi                                                                   The Barn

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Balliet,  Blue                                                 Chasing Vermeer

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Christie,  Agatha                                        And Then There Were None

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Corder,  Zizou                                             Lion Boy

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Creech,  Sharon                                          Walk Two Moons

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DiCamillo,  Kate                                         The Tiger Rising

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Evslin,  Bernard                                         Adventures of Ulysses

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George,  Jean Craighead                        On the Far Side of the Mountain

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Gray,  Elizabeth Janet                             Adam of the Road

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Hobbs,  Will                                                 Ghost Canoe

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Juster,  Norman                                        Phantom Tollbooth

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Korman,  Gordon                                      Everest

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Lowry,  Lois                                                Gathering Blue

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Paterson,  Katherine                               Jip

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Rawlings,  Marjorie Kinnan                  The Yearling

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Speare, Elizabeth George                       The Bronze Bow

 

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