Academy for Classical Education Summer Reading Assignments for Students Entering THIRD GRADE The Reading Lists below are for children who will be entering 3 rd Grade in Fall 2016. We strongly object to books such as Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the Goosebump series. Though popular with a large number of young readers, these types of books utilize short sentences, simple sentence structure, easy vocabulary, uncomplicated paragraphs, and simple plots. Such books do not promote the patterns of thought that produce intellectual and personal excellence. We do, however, recommend the use of audio books as a supplement (not a replacement) to reading and strongly suggest that the student read along with the audio. Third graders are required to complete two books and be prepared to turn in the assignments on August 1, 2016, the first day of This will be their first English/Reading grade for the year. ASSIGNED BOOKS Book 1 - REQUIRED * Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens ISBN:1402726651 & 978-1402726651 Pippi Longstocking By Astrid Lindgren ISBN-10: 0140309578 ISBN-13: 978-0140309577 The Boxcar Children No. 1 By Gertrude Chandler Warner ISBN-10: 0807508527 ISBN-13: 978-0807508527 American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne ISBN-10: 0679800891 ISBN-13: 978-0679800897 READING ASSIGNMENTS Book #1 Required Text: Oliver Twist (June): Throughout the summer the student will read at least 30 minutes daily from the required text. See page 3 of this document for the assignment. Students will be expected to complete an in-class book report during the first week of Book #2 (July): Students will read one of the three remaining book choices at least 50 minutes every day. Pippi Longstocking The Boxcar Children, Number 1 American Tall Tales After reading one of the books above, the student will select and complete three activities listed on page 4 of this document.
MEMORIZATION ASSIGNMENT Students should be prepared to recite the memorization piece during the first week of Preamble to the Declaration of Independence When in the course of human rights it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the Earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. SUMMER MATH PRACTICE Throughout the summer students should practice math skills necessary for success in 3 rd grade. Use the following websites: Math magician: Practice automaticity in addition and subtraction http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html Math Playground: Practice of 3 rd grade math concepts http://www.mathplayground.com/
3rd Grade Summer Reading Choice Board Required Reading - Oliver Twist Directions: After Reading Oliver Twist choose one category from the four shown (Audio/Visual, Drama, Drawing OR Writing). Complete all the assignments in that category. Note: If choosing American Tall Tales, please select only one tale from collection to complete activities. Audio/Visual 1. Create a child s read-along book. 2. Draw the scenes in the book. 3. Record yourself reading to go along with the book. Student name: Drama Choose your favorite chapter/scene in the book. 1. Make hand-puppets for each character. Be creative - You can use paper bags. 2. Memorize the lines for the characters and be ready to present your puppet show the first week of Drawing 1. Translate the story into a comic book or story board. 2. Be prepared to present your story the first week of Writing (Please use complete sentences.) 1. Tell about the characters in the story. 2. Tell about the setting of the story. 3. Where and when does the story take place? 4. Tell about the problem in the story and how it was solved. 5. Write about your favorite part in the story. 6. Write a different ending to the story. Rubric Points Possible Followed directions Work done neatly Used complete sentences Your points Completed each assignment Name: Total/Grade 100
Summer Reading Tic-Tac-Toe - Book #2 Directions: Make a tic-tac-toe pattern with your reading activities, making sure you pass through the center and complete activity #5. Be sure to use complete sentences. I chose activities #, #, and #5. Followed directions Work done neatly Used complete sentences Completed each assignment Rubric Possible Points Total/Grade 100 Points earned #1 Who is (are) the main character(s)? Describe them in two to four sentences. #4 Could the setting be a real place that exists now? How do you know? #7 What is the genre? (mystery, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, traditional literature, informational, poetry) How do you know? # 2 How does the story begin? #5 What is the conflict or problem in the story? #8 Why is the title a good one for this book? #3 What is the setting of the book? Describe it in two to three sentences. #6 Do the illustrations enhance or extend the story? #9 How does the story end?
Supply List For a Successful 2016-2017 School year 2 packs Wide Ruled Notebook Paper 2 packs *White, lined index cards (3x5) 1 pack Page protectors (10) 6 Composition Notebooks 3 packs Ticonderoga pencils (pre-sharpened) 8 Glue Sticks 1 bottle Elmer s Glue 1 pair Small Scissors 2 reams *Plain white copy paper 1 pack Sticky Notes 1 pack Crayola colored pencils 1 pack Red Pens 1 Yellow highlighter 2 Expo Dry Erase Markers (black) 2 Ultra-fine tip dry erase markers (black) 1 box 24-count Crayola crayons 1 box 8-count Crayola markers 2 boxes *Facial tissues 1 roll Paper Towels 1 bottle Hand Sanitizer 1 box Gallon-sized zip bags (Girls only provide these) 1 box Sandwich-sized zipped bags (Boys only provide these) 1 box *Bandages 1 Anti-bacterial surface wipes 1 Over-sized T-shirt for Art *Items that will need to be replenished throughout the year