Summer Reading 2016 - Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Summer Reading 2016
Mendon-Upton
Regional Schools
Students
Entering
Grade 3
Creating a school-wide culture of reading has always been a priority for
the teachers, librarians, and staff members in the Mendon-Upton
Regional Schools. In each school, that reading culture is built and
nurtured in numerous ways: through the study of literary elements,
read-alouds, book talks, literature circles, and author visits.
Required Book
Summer is a perfect time to find books to read for pleasure. This list is
a starting point to help students select books that match their interests
and includes a variety of titles across many genres, levels, and lengths.
Our goal is to develop readers who not only can read, but who choose
to read for enjoyment.
Summer reading is also a great opportunity to enhance reading skills
and maintain fluency. According to a recent report from John Hopkins
University’s Center for Summer Learning, children who do not read
over the summer actually lose ground in reading proficiency. The
report concludes that the effect of reading 4-5 books during the summer
is large enough to prevent a decline in reading scores from spring to
fall.
The Gadget War
by Betsy Duffy
(540L)
We look forward to hearing about our students’ summer reading
favorites! Be sure to check out your local libraries in Mendon and
Upton for further suggestions and a wealth of additional titles.
Summer Reading Expectations: Grade 3
Students entering Grade 3 are expected to read The Gadget War by Betsy Duffy. Additionally,
students are expected to read at least one “just right” book or be read to. Please review the highly
recommended list of books for suggested books. To keep track of their reading progress, post the
reading log chart on the refrigerator. List the titles and authors of the books your child has read or
that someone read to them. Students should star (*) the ones they would recommend to a friend
and bring this list to your teacher during the first week of September. We are eager to hear about
your child’s favorite summer reading! The following pages offer suggested readings and authors.
They are only suggestions and students are not expected to read every book on the list. Exploring
other titles and topics is also encouraged.
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Favorite Authors
Alma Flor Ada
David Adler
Judy Blume
Paula Bourgeois
Jan Brett
Jeff Brown
Beverly Cleary
Tomie dePaola
Kate DiCamillo
Dan Gutman
Mem Fox
Steve Jenkins
Dick King-Smith
Susan Kline
Arnold Lobel
Susan Lubner
Megan McDonald
Mary Pope Osborne
Peggy Parish
Barbara Parks
Dav Pilkey
Ron Roy
James Marshall
Marjorie Sharmat
Geromino Stilton
Betty Ren Wright
Favorite Series
A to Z Mysteries
Amber Brown
Big Nate
Cam Jansen
Clementine
Flat Stanley
Fancy Nancy
Geronimo Stilton
Highly Recommended
by Staff
Clementine and the Family
Meeting
by Sara Pennypacker
(630L)
Amber Brown is Not a
Crayon
By Paul Danziger
(520L)
Judy Moody
by Megan McDonald
(530L)
Horrible Harry
Judy Moody
Magic Tree House
Freckle Juice
by Judy Blume
(370L)
Mr. Putter and Tabby
My Weird School Daze
Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth
Stanley in Space
by Jeff Brown
(580L)
Nate the Great
Rainbow Magic
The BFG
By Roald Dahl
(720L)
The Upside of Ordinary
By Susan Lubner
(670L)
3
Books about 3rd Grade
Building Background
Knowledge
Grade 3 Science:
• Weather data collection and prediction
• Regional climates
• Life cycles of plants/animals-graphs
• Inherited traits
• Magnetism
Grade 3 Social Studies:
• New England and Massachusetts Geography
• Wampanoags, Pilgrims, Puritans
• American Revolution
2016 Caldecott Winners
By Kevin Henkes
By Christian
Robinson
By Lindsay
Mattick
Tips to encourage reading:
• Set aside a regular family
reading and/or read aloud time.
By Carole Boston
Weatherford
• Read to your children, even the
older ones.
• Recognize that your child’s
own choice and interests are
important ingredients toward
reading enjoyment.
By Troy
Andrews
• Let your child see you reading
for pleasure.
• Don’t forget to pack a book
wherever you go this summer.
Association for Library Service to Children notable books 2016:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb
Summer Reading 2016
MURSD
Spanish Immersion
Required Book
Jugo de Pecas/Freckle Juice (Spanish Edition)
by Judy Blume and Cristina Navarro
Tip: Don’t forget to have a Spanish language (Spanish words with Spanish definitions)
dictionary handy! A good online one can be found at http://lema.rae.es/drae/
Recommended Choice Books
Frindel/Frindle (Spanish Edition)
By Andrew Clements and Brian Selznick
Judy Moody y La Vuelta Al Mundo En Ocho Dias (Judy Moody Around the World in 8
½ Days) (Spanish Edition)
By Peter Reynolds
Un Tigre Dientes de Sable en el Ocaso
By Mary Pope Osborne
Finding a Book That’s Right For You!
While reading this summer, don’t forget to
choose a book that’s just right for you! Read the
back of the book or inside the front cover to find
out what the book is about. Turn to a page in the
book and use the Five Finger Rule.
Five Finger Rule
Open the book to any page and start reading.
Every time you read a word you don’t know,
hold up one finger. After reading a whole page,
use the guidelines below to find out if the book is
too easy, too hard or just right for you.
# of Fingers
0-1
2-3
4-5
The Book is:
Too Easy
Just Right!
Too Hard
Lexile Scores
Students should also begin to be aware of their
reading level, Lexile scores of books and grade
level range. These are usually listed on the back of books or
can be looked up online.
Summer Reading Log
For students entering grades 3-4
Post this chart on your refrigerator. List the titles and authors of the books you have read or that someone
reads to you. Star (*) the ones you would recommend to a friend! Bring this list to your teacher during the
first week of September. We are eager to hear about your favorite summer reading!
Title
Student Name:_________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________
Author
Entering Grade_______ in Fall 2016