Mater Academy Elementary

8003 NW 103 ST.

Hialeah Gardens, FL

33016

Cecilia Telleria

PrincipalSUMMER 2015

Dear Parent:

Mater Academy Elementary School recognizes the importance of ensuring that students continue to strengthen reading skills and develop a passion for reading beyond the time they spend in school. Cultivating pleasurable reading helps build vocabulary and enriches students’ knowledge base. In addition, increased independent summer reading of both fiction and non-fiction books helps prepare students to be successful in meeting more rigorous academic standards as schools transition to the Florida State Standards.

Summer reading provides students with an opportunity for recreational reading, personal exploration, and continued intellectual growth. It may also serve as an essential component of the instructional process in schools. Research shows that students who are actively engaged in reading throughout the summer demonstrate improved academic performance during the following school year.

All incoming 3rd, 4th & 5th graders will be required to complete a minimum of 14 Reading Plus sessions as well as two literacy activities based on books selected from the attached reading list. Attached to this flyer is more detailed information outlining the required summer reading activities that will be collected at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. We thank you for your continued support in helping us to enhance the reading and learning experience for all our students.

Summer reading information can also be found on our school website at www.materelementary.com

Thank you in advance for all your support. Have a wonderful summer!

Mater Academy Administration

Mater Academy Elementary

8003 NW 103 ST.

Hialeah Gardens, FL

33016

Cecilia Telleria

PrincipalVERANO 2015

Estimados padres:

Mater Academy reconoce la importancia de garantizar que los estudiantes continúen fortaleciendo las habilidades de lectura y desarrollar una pasión por la lectura más allá del tiempo que pasan en la escuela. Cultivar un deseo de leer ayuda a desarrollar el vocabulario y enriquece la base de conocimientos de los estudiantes. Además, el aumento de la lectura de verano independiente tanto de libros de ficción y no ficción ayuda a preparar a los estudiantes para tener éxito en el cumplimiento de los estándares académicos más rigurosos de los Florida State Standards.

La lectura de verano ofrece a los estudiantes una oportunidad para la lectura recreativa, la exploración personal y continuo crecimiento intelectual. También puede servir como un componente esencial del proceso de instrucción en las escuelas. La investigación muestra que los estudiantes que participan activamente en la lectura durante el verano demuestran un mejor desempeño académico durante el siguiente año escolar.

Todos los estudiantes empezando el 3º, 4º o 5º grado son requeridos completar un mínimo de 14 sesiones de Reading Plus, y dos actividades de lectura basada en los libros seleccionados de la lista de lectura adjunto. Se adjunta más información detallada que describa las actividades de lectura de verano requerido que serán recogidos en el comienzo del año escolar 2015-2016. Le damos las gracias por su continuo apoyo en ayudarnos a mejorar la lectura y la experiencia para todos nuestros estudiantes el aprendizaje.

Información de la lectura de verano también se puede encontrar en nuestra página de internet en www.materelementary.com

Gracias de antemano por todo su apoyo. Que tengan un verano maravilloso!

Administración de Mater Academy

MAE students are required to complete 2 Reading Plus sessions per week starting on June 8th and ending July 24th. Students may track the completion of successful sessions on the grid found below. Please note that a session is considered complete upon completion of 1 See Reader, 1 iBalance and 1 Read Around.

At the beginning of the next school year 2015-2016 students will return the completed grid to their new teacher.

Should you have any technical questions you may contact Reading Plus summer contact support: 305-598-9111 or info@goreadingplus.com.

Los estudiantes de MAE están requeridos a completar 2 sesiones de lectura cada semana a partir del 8 de junio y terminando el 24 de julio. Estudiantes pueden llevar un registro del número de sesiones exitosas completadas en la gráfica abajo. Tenga en cuenta que una sesión se considera completa al término de 1 See Reader, 1 iBalance y 1 Read Around.

A principios del próximo año escolar 2015-2016 estudiantes devolverán la grafica a su nuevo/a maestro/a.

Si tiene preguntas técnicas puede comunicarse con la línea de apoyo del programa de verano de Reading Plus: 305-598-9111 o info@goreadingplus.com.

See Reader iBalance Read Around % Score Parent Initials

Sample 100% C.V

Week 1June 8th - June 12th

Week 2June 15th - June 19th

Week 3June 22nd- June 26th

Week 4June 29th - July 3rd

Week 5July 6th - July 10th

Week 6July 13th - July 17th

Week 7July 20th- July 24th

MAE students will be required to read 2 selected titles from the attached MDCPS Summer Reading List and complete one of the activities outlined below with each book read. Titles included on the reading list are selected with age appropriate reading level and content in mind.

Students will return the completed Reading Activities to their new teachers at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.

Los estudiantes de MAE están requeridos a leer 2 títulos seleccionados de la MDCPS Summer Reading List adjunto y completar una de las actividades descritas a continuación con cada libro leído. Los títulos incluidos en la lista de lectura se seleccionan con el nivel de lectura apropiado para la edad y el contenido en mente.

Los estudiantes regresarán las actividades de lectura completos a sus nuevo/a maestro/a al inicio del año escolar 2015-2016.

• Keep a reading log or journal on the books you have read and make a list of words you have learned. Write the new word, copy the sentence in which it is used, write a definition using your own words, and draw a picture or symbol which reminds you what the word means.

• Surf the Internet prior to, while, or after reading a book to conduct research about the book, its author, or its subject. Develop a log of your findings.

• Use the internet to locate a postal, or email address of your favorite author. Write an opinion letter referencing one of their books. Use evidence from the text to state your opinion.

• Using multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound, visuals displays) create a poster advertising your book so someone else will want to read it

. • Create a dramatic monologue for a character in a specific scene. What are they thinking or feeling at that moment? Why?

• Create a rebus summary (a summary that uses pictures to represent words) on one of the books you have read. Substitute pictures (that you draw or cut out) for some of the words you have used in the written summary your book.

• Draw a map of the book’s setting and explain how it contributes to the meaning, mood, tone, and beauty of the text.

• Write a one page “pitch” to a producer explaining why the story or the concept would or would not make a great movie.

• Draw a multi-colored movie poster for the book. Put usual movie information on it. (Who would you cast? location, setting, etc.).

• Create a collage with words and pictures around central idea, theme or characters in the book.

• Rewrite a scene and change the gender of the characters to explain how their traits, motivations, feelings and actions contribute to the scene.

• Write a character diary, writing at least five journal entries as if you were the main character in the story. Write down events that happen and reflect on how they affected the character and why. Miami-Dade County Public Schools K-12 Summer Reading Guidelines.

• Pick the most important word, line, image, object, or event in the book and explain why you chose it. Be sure to support your choice with examples.

• Build a miniature stage setting of the book. Include a written explanation how this information contributes to an understanding of the book.

• Choose a character. Write whether or not you would want him/her for a sibling, parent, or friend, (choose one) and explain why.

• Create a timeline using drawings, magazine cutouts, pictures and labels to show the events along the timeline, and how they contribute to the meaning of the text.

• Design a T-shirt that promotes your book and write a jingle to sell it.

• Write another beginning and ending for the book you have read. Include drawings or sketches to clearly and accurately illustrate the changes that have taken place.

• Design a poster using multiple print or digital sources to advertise your book. Be creative…use details…elaborate…use color! Try to make it 3-D or movable.

• Create a board game, with instructions and rules, about a book you have read and play the game with family members.

• As a literary agent, write a letter to the publishing company designed to persuade them to publish this book.

• Create a Top Ten List in which you write and illustrate events, characters and ideas you have learned from the book.

• You are the reporter. Write a front page news story or a report live from the scene.