Peachtree Academy SUMMER READING 2015 

 

For Rising KINDERGARTEN Students Summer provides many opportunities for parents and young children to enjoy unforgettable books together. We would like for all of our families to provide reading opportunities for their children during the summer.  Here is 

a list of books to help you get started.  Choose a few to share with your child.  Enjoy!  

 Pete the Cat Series  Biscuit Series 

 llama llama Series Eric Carle Series 

Little Critter Series Dr. Seuss Series 

Froggy Series Little Quack Series 

Wood:The Napping House c1984 sleep, fiction  While a number of creatures sleep, a flea causes a commotion among them with just one bite. 

For Rising FIRST GRADE Students

Book Report - Sandwich Book Report

Each upcoming first grader is to pick one book from the following list and complete the assigned sandwich book report. Report is due on the first day of school.

100 Days of School Caps for Sale Cat in the Hat Corduroy

Curious George Fancy Nancy Flat Stanley The Gingerbread Man

Green Eggs and Ham Henry and Mudge Kissing Hand Morris Goes to School

Owl Moon Rainbow Fish Snowy Day The Hungry Caterpillar

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Duck for President Library Mouse If You Give a Pig a Pancake

You are to create a sandwich with the following items. Be creative! You can create a mobile, use foam, poster board, etc…

1. Top slice of bread, - write the title and the author’s name.

2. Onion – Setting – describe when and where the story takes place.

3. Lettuce – Main Characters – tell who the story is about.

4. Tomato – Plot – describe the main events and actions in the story.

5. Cheese – Conclusion – tell about the ending.

6. Meat – Favorite Part – describe your favorite part of the book.

7. Bottom slice of bread – write your name and date. Draw a picture of your favorite part.

 

In addition to the Book Report, students are to read The Giving Tree. There will be activities and assignments

designed around this book the first week of school.

For Rising SECOND GRADE Students

All 2nd grade students are required to read Chalk Box Kid. We will discuss and complete

activities with this book the first week of school.

In addition, all upcoming 2nd graders need to choose one book from the list below to read

and complete the Cereal Box project. This project is due the first day of school.

Book List

A to Z Mysteries Series (Roy)

Magic Tree House Series (Osborne)

Frog and Toad Series (Lobel)

The Boxcar Children Series (Warner)

Horrible Harry Series (Kline)

Cam Jansen Series (Adler)

Judy Moody and Stink Series (McDonald)

Nate the Great Series (Sharmat)

Amber Brown Series (Danzinger)

Magic School Bus (Chapter books and Picture Books)

For Rising Third Grade Students

All 3rd grade students are required to read The Mouse and the Motorcycle. We will discuss and do some activities with this book the first week of school. All upcoming 3rd graders need to choose one book from the list below to read and complete a project on it. Please choose one of the following projects to do for the book your child chooses. This project needs to be brought to class the first day of school.

Diorama

Choose a scene from the book and create a 3-D representation of that scene. Make it creative and colorful. Set the diorama up in a shoe box type box. You may cut out pictures from a magazine, draw your own, use real objects, etc. The sky is the limit, but be creative and use color. Also, I am looking for neatness. Be sure to include your name, the title of your book, and the author.

Baseball card

Choose one of the main characters and make a baseball card. On one side, draw a picture of the character. On the back side, include information you learned about your character. You can include age, hair color, likes, dislikes, interests, etc. Again, be colorful, creative, and neat. Make it on regular size paper. Be sure to include your name, book title, and author.

Choose 1 of your choice

“Jake Drake” series (Clements) “Clementine” series (Pennypacker) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, or any other Judy Blume book Any Beverly Cleary book “Magic Treehouse” series (Osbourne) Nonfiction ”Magic Treehouse” companions The Chocolate Touch (Patrick Skene Catling) The Great Gilly Hopkins (Katherine Paterson) The Hundred Dresses (Eleanor Estes) Stuart Little, (E.B. White) James and the Giant Peach (Roald Dahl) “I Survived” series (Lauren Tarhis) “Who Was” or Who Is” series Third Grade Angels (Jerry Spinelli) Freckle Juice (Judy Blume) “Sideways Stories” (Louis Sachar)

For Rising FOURTH GRADE Students

** Required Novel: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor** 

Fourth grade summer reading entails two reading tasks.  The first task is to read the required novel for their grade.  This novel will be discussed in length and detail during the first month of school.  The second task is to select ONE book from the “Book in a Bag” list and follow the attached instructions for completing the “Book in a Bag” project.    The “Book in a Bag” project is due on the first day of school. 

 

“Book in a Bag” Book List:  

Beezus and Ramona, Beverly Cleary, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.8 

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Judy Blume, Accelerated Reader Book Level 3.3 

When Zachary Beaver Came To Town, Kimberly Willis Holt, Accelerated Reader  Book Level 4.5 

The Indian in the Cupboard, Lynne Reid Banks, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.7 

4th Grade Rats, Jerry Spinelli, Accelerated Reader Book Level 2.6 

Lemondae Wars, Jacqueline Davies, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.1 

Bridge To Terabithia, Katherine Paterson, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.2 

Thunder from the Sea, Joan Hiatt Harlow, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.6 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rising Fourth and Fifth Grade  

“Book in a Bag” Project 

 

1. On one side of a paper bag, draw a colorful scene from the book.  Also include: 

a. The title of the book 

b. The author 

c. Your name 

2.  On the back of the bag, please write: 

a. Main Characters­ Include all of the main characters b. Supporting Characters­ Include any other characters that may have been     in the story but were not main characters. c. Setting­ Include the places and the time periods your story took place. d. Conflicts­ Include the main problem within the story (4­5 sentences). e. Resolutions­ How does the story end (4­5 sentences)? 

 3. Inside the bag, place at least six objects that represent significant events that happened in the book. You could also place objects that show aspects of the main characters’ personalities.   4. You will be asked to present your “Book in a Bag” project on the first day of school. You will also be required to tell the class about each item in your bag and why you chose this item. Happy reading!  

   

For Rising FIFTH GRADE Students

** Required Novel: Maniac Mcgee by Jerry Spinelli** 

Fifth grade summer reading entails two reading tasks.  The first task is to read the required novel for their grade.  This novel will be discussed in length and detail during the first month of school.  The second task is to select ONE book from the “Book in a Bag” list and follow the attached instructions for completing the “Book in a Bag” project.    The “Book in a Bag” project is due on the first day of school. 

 

“Book in a Bag” Book List: 

Elephant Run, Roland Smith, Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.0  

Hatchet, Gary Paulsen, Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.7 

Island of the Blue Dolphin, Scott O’Dell, Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.4 

Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.9 

Report to the Principal’s Office, Jerry Spinelli, Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.5 

Wind in the Willows (abridged) , Kenneth Graham, Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.9 

Old Yeller, Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.0 

The Magician’s Nephew, C.S. Lewis,  Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.4 

Esperanza Rising, Pam Munzo Ryan,  Accelerated Reader Book Level 5.3