First Grade Summer Reading List All first grade students at Berean Christian School will be expected to complete a summer reading assignment. Berean Christian School feels that summer time is a valuable time for students to develop an interest in reading and writing through guided practice. One goal of Berean Christian School s summer reading program is to encourage students to prepare for the upcoming school year by reading two books over the summer. Each grade level has one required book and one student chosen book from a provided selection. HAPPY READING! Your First Grade Teacher Please follow the guidelines as indicated below for completion of the Summer Reading Assignment requirements: I. Required Book Assignment: The required book will be evaluated in two ways - Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Students will write one sentence about the main character, one sentence about the setting, and two sentences about their favorite part of this book (Please use the attached Summer Reading Response Sheet). A follow up evaluation in the form of an objective quiz/activity and/or class discussion will be given on Friday, August 12, 2011. See Grade Scoring Guide. II. Chosen Book (based on list provided below Choose one): 1. Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman 2. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Eastman 3. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell 4. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown 5. Happy Birthday Moon by Frank Asch 6. Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion 7. Morris Goes to School by B. Wiseman 8. My Loose Tooth by Stephan Krensky 9. Town Mouse and Country Mouse by Jan Brett 10. Woof Finds a Family by Danae Dobson 1
In regard to the chosen book, students will read the book and parents will sign a provided acknowledgment form indicating completion of this part of the Summer Reading Assignment requirements. This Parental Acknowledgment Form will be due on Friday, August 12, 2011. Dear Parent(s): Please allow this to be an original piece by your child. We are excited to see what they can create as their current abilities allow 2
Elementary K-5 thru 6 th Grade Scoring Guide Students will be assessed for the writing portion of the Summer Reading Assignment based on the following areas/criteria: Ideas and Content: Is the main idea clear, focused, and interesting? Are there supporting details from the story to back up the writer s thoughts? Organization: Does the writing show a topic sentence with a concluding sentence as well? Conventions: Does the writer use grade level appropriate spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar? Students will receive: Score of 5 on each area listed above that is strong Score of 4 on each area listed above that is proficient Score of 3 on each area listed above that is developing Score of 2 on each area listed above that is emerging Score of 1 on each area listed above that is at a beginning level Please note: Teachers will be using this guide as a diagnostic tool in order to assess individual student s writing abilities at the beginning of the school year. We are looking forward to seeing the upward progress in writing skills as we move through an exciting new school year at Berean Christian School! Thank you for partnering with us to ensure each student s success this year! 3
(Turn in to your teacher on Friday, August 12, 2011. See below.) Name Date SUMMER READING 2011 RESPONSE SHEET 1 st Grade Berean Christian School Book Title Author Reading Response: Main Character: Pages Write one sentence describing that character: Reading Response: Setting: Pages 4
Reading Response: Favorite Part: Pages Write two sentences about your favorite part of your book: 5
Parental Acknowledgment Form Berean Christian School recognizes the importance of having all students from elementary to senior high school participate in a Summer Reading Program to be accompanied by activities and verification of individual reading times. This form serves as confirmation that my son/daughter has read the following chosen book: (name of book) from the provided list as required by the 2011-2012 school year Summer Reading Assignment. I/we understand that the benefits of reading and writing practice help students in a variety of ways including: Improve reading, thinking, and writing skills Foster enjoyment of reading and writing Acquaint students with a wide range of authors and literature Parent Signature Date 6