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Incoming 5th Grade Summer Assignments 2012
As part of your preparation for fifth grade, we are asking you to read two books and to read from the Holy Bible. We are also asking that you work to maintain your math skills. You will be asked to prepare a small project to reflect your Scripture reading. For the social studies book, you will be given a choice of projects (see below). For language arts, you will be given a written assessment. These will count for grades in the respective subject areas. (You can even try for AR points!) The number in parentheses is the AR reading level.
• Religious Studies Look up and read the following scripture passages, then determine which sacrament is being described by using the sacrament definitions below. Be prepared for a general discussion and written quiz. John 1:29-34 Luke 17:1-4 Hebrews 4:14 Matthew 26:26-30 Acts: 2:1-4 Matthew 19:4-12 Mark 1:29-30
Baptism – the sacrament in which we are freed from sin, become children of God, and are welcomed into the church Confirmation – the sacrament in which we receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in a special way Eucharist – the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine Reconciliation – the sacrament by which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and out sins are forgiven Anointing of the Sick – the sacrament by which God’s grace and comfort are given to those who are seriously ill or suffering because of their old age Holy Orders – the sacrament in which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, and bishops Matrimony – the sacrament in which a man and woman become husband and wife and promise to be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives.
• Language Arts Please read ONE from the following choices:
My Side of the Mountain (5.2) OR The Bridge to Terabithia (4.6) by Jean Craighead George by Katherine Paterson
• Math It is extremely important to maintain your math skills over the summer. Please continue practicing your math facts. Here are some really good websites that have games to make your practice more enjoyable:
multiplication.com coolmath.com aplusmath.com (also has worksheets for drill practice) funbrain.com/math/index.html sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm arcademicskillbuilders.com/ Over
Listed below are books to help you review what you have learned this year:
Summer Math Skills Sharpener: 4th Grade Math Review Summer Bridge Math: Grades 4 to 5 Summer Link Math plus Reading: before Grade 5
Here are some websites that also may be helpful (I really recommend ixl.com)
http://www.ixl.com/ http://www.noetic-learning.com/summermath/index.jsp |
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Incoming 6th Grade Summer Reading 2013 Language Arts
As part of your preparation for sixth grade, we are asking you to read three books and from the Holy Bible. You will be asked to prepare a small project to reflect your Scripture reading. For your other three books, you will be able to take AR Quizzes within the first weeks of school, so it might be a good idea to make review sheets to keep track of each book. (The number is parenthesis is the AR level)
Religious Studies: Read from the Bible your favorite Old Testament story. Retell the story in your own words by making it into a picture book. You design your own picture book from your retelling of your favorite Old Testament story. Be prepared to share why it is your favorite story. Try to be original and consider all stories. We will share these in class during the first weeks of school.
REQUIRED READING: Hatchet (5.7) By Gary Paulsen CHOOSE ONE FROM THE LIST BELOW: No More Dead Dogs By Gordon Korman Peace, Locomotion By Jacqueline Woodson Island of the Blue Dolphins By Scott O’Dell | |
Incoming 4th Graders Summer Reading List 2012-2013 School Year
Welcome to 4th Grade!! As part of your preparation for the next school year, you are asked to select and read two books from the list below plus one chapter book of your choice. You are also required to read and meditate on the scripture readings below. Within the first few weeks of school, you will be asked to complete 2 reading assignments and one religion assignment based on your reading.
Also, please review your multiplication facts through the twelves table. All fourth graders must know their facts automatically in order to successfully move through the math curriculum. Please continue to practice your cursive writing over the summer, too. We are going to have a great year and keeping your skills sharp over the summer will help to ensure your academic success.
Remember, you will be able to take AR tests on your summer reading books so read carefully for comprehension. Happy Reading!
CHOOSE 2 SCRIPTURE READINGS The Blue Ghost – Marion Dane Bauer (3.2) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing – Judy Blume (3.3) Old Testament Exodus 19:1-11 Sarah, Plain and Tall – Patricia MacLachlan (3.4) Exodus 20:1-17 Amber Brown Goes Fourth – Paula Danziger (3.7) The Slopy Copy Slipup – Dyanne DiSalvo (3.9) New Testament Matthew 5:13-20 Because of Winn Dixie – Kate Dicamillo (3.9) Matthew 19:16-30 *No Passengers Beyond This Point – Gennifer Choldenko (3.9) Matthew 22:34-40 Say What? –Margaret Peterson Haddix (4.1) 11 Birthdays – Wendy Mass (4.1) Granny Torelli Makes Soup – Sharon Creech (4.2) Dexter the Tough – Margaret Peterson Haddix (4.2) Charlotte’s Webb – E.B. White (4.4) Gossamer – Lois Lowery (4.4) Muggie Maggie – Beverly Cleary (4.5) Clementine – Sara Pennypacker (4.5) *A Dog’s Way Home – Bobbie Pyron (4.5) *One Crazy Summer – Rita Williams Garcia (4.6) Cicada Summer – Andrea Beaty (4.7) The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs – Betty Birney (4.8) The Homework Machine – Dan Gutman (4.8) Bird Lake Moon – Kevin Henkes (4.9)
*CAN BE PURCHASED AT SCHOOL BOOK FAIR IN APRIL |