St . Anthony School
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT GRADE 6
Students entering Grade 6 in the fall are required to read 2 books. Completion of the Summer Reading assignment (all requirements) will be equivalent to one Reading Test grade.
Book 1: 5th Grade REQUIRED BOOK
Everyone will read Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry and The Kid Who Ran for President, by Dan Gutman. These two books are mandatory books. Both selections will help the students prepare for the 6th grade social studies curriculum (World War II; Kids’ Voting/Elections)
6th Grade Book Reports and Vocabulary Lists:
Students are required to complete the 6th grade book report for both books. (2 copies have been provided). Please write in complete sentences and be sure to use your best penmanship.
Book Projcet: Choose 1 Please complete one of the Book Projects from the list below to demonstrate understanding.
Project 1: Sum it Up!
Project 2: Cereal Box Book Report
Project 3: Poster Book Report
Project 4: Book Character Poster
Project 5: Story Wheel Poster
Directions for all the project have been provided for you and follow your book report but you are required to do only 1.
Books 3 (Optional): Student Choice
Please see reverse for list of titles.
Book 3: (Optional): Student Choice Students are encouraged to choose 1 additional book to read from this list.
Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander
Fablehaven series (any book) by Brandon Mull
Leven Thumps series (any book) by Obert Skye
Blood on the River: James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
The River (sequel to Hatchet) by Gary Paulsen
The Heroes of Olympus series (any book) by Rick Riordan
You may choose this book (or one of the required books)
for your Book Project.
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