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 school. 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 school. 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 school. Preamble to the Declaration of Independence When in the course of human events 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 school. Drawing 1. Translate the story into a comic book or story board. 2. Be prepared to present your story the first week of school. 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 STRONGLY SUGGESTED StoryWorks Jr. - individual subscription ($7.00) Personal copy of novels (see list below) WISHLIST Colored Expo markers Colored copy paper Card stock Laminating pouches Duct tape Packing tape 1 inch white 3-ring binder with clear front pocket (dependent on teacher) 3rd Grade Novels The Indian in the Cupboard ISBN-10: 0375847537 ISBN-13: 978-0375847530 Gulliver s Travels ISBN 10: 1402726627 ISBN 13: 9781402726620 The Hunchback of Notre Dame ISBN 10: 1402745753 ISBN 13: 9781402745751 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ISBN 10: 14027337 ISBN 13: 97814027333 A Christmas Carol (Pacemaker Classic) ISBN: 0-8224-9355-1 Robinson Crusoe ISBN 10: 1402726643 ISBN 13: 9781402726644 Alice in Wonderland ISBN 10: 1402754221 ISBN 13: 9781402754227 Don Quixote ISBN-10: 0486407918 ISBN-13: 978-0486407913 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ISBN 10: 1402712162 ISBN 13: 9781402712166
Goals for Third Grade Readiness Every child is special and unique and develops at their own pace; however, there are certain skills and knowledge that we as teachers feel are essential for social and academic growth, development, and achievement in school. The following is a checklist of essential developmental skills children need to meet before they enter 3 rd grade at the Academy for Classical Education Reading Decoding Words ELACC2RF3 Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Reading Fluency ELACC2RF4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. In order for students to show sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension, students should be reading 90 words per minute from on-level text. Writing ELACC2W5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. English Conventions ELACC2L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Math Fact Fluency MCC2.OA.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By the end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. In order for students to show fact fluency, one problem must be solved within 3 seconds. Understand Place Value MCC2.NBT.1 Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones. Counting MCC2.NBT.2 Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s. Operations MCC2.NBT.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. Telling Time MCC2.MD.7 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest 5 minutes using a.m. and p.m. Money MCC2.MD.8 Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using symbols appropriately. In order for students to solve word problems, they must also be able to accurately count coin combinations of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. Fractions MCC2.G.3 Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc, and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths.