St. Andrew Apostle School
Summer 2010 Required Reading
Students entering sixth grade will read three books this summer, TUCK EVERLASTING, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Notecards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Natalie Babbitt | TUCK EVERLASTING |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2010. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Sixth Graders' Enjoyment. Welcome to Grade 6! Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!
Students entering seventh grade will read three books this summer, HOLES, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Notecards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Louis Sachar | Holes |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2010. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Seventh Graders' Enjoyment. Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!
Students entering eighth grade will read three books this summer, THE RED KAYAK, which is the book required of all students, and two additonal books of your choice. Notecards are to be completed, according to the instructions given below, on each of the three books read. Also, please be prepared to discuss all three books on your return to school and to be tested on the one required book.
| Author | Title |
|---|---|
| Pricilla Cummings | THE RED KAYAK |
Students: Please follow these directions for each of the books that you read! On the front of a note card, write:
On the back of the note card, list three quotes that caught your attention as you read. These quotes should be copied, using quotation marks, and cited with a (page number). Additional note cards are acceptable.
The completed note cards are due upon returning to school in September 2010. Students will be tested on the one required book after class discussion and review. Be prepared also to discuss the other titles you select to read.
Please review this list of Selected Titles for Eighth Graders' Enjoyment. Have a terrific summer! Read and enjoy!