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Kindergarten Summer Reading List 2020-2021
These are some suggested books to read with your child before starting K:
ABC books Nursery Rhymes
Books about numbers, colors, or shapes Books about school
Books about seasons Rhyming books
Picture books with few words on a page Fairy Tales
Books with repetition
Specific Titles: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!
The Day You Begin You Matter
The Night Before Kindergarten
*First Grade Summer Reading*
2020 – 2021
First grade readers have varied interests and abilities. Feel free to
explore the library or bookstore to find additional authors and books that
your child might enjoy.
Suggested Authors
*Eric Carle
*Dr. Seuss
*Kevin Henkes
*Marc Brown
*Laura Numeroff
*Lois Ehlert
*Gail Gibbons
*Mo Willems
*Eric Litwin
*Arnold Lobel
*Cynthia Rylant
Suggested Series/Chapter Books
*Ready-to-Read Books (such as Henry
and Mudge or Pete the Cat)
*I Can Read! (such as the Biscuit books)
*National Geographic Kids Leveled
Readers
*Young Cam Jansen by David Adler
*Iris and Walter by Elissa Haden Guest
*Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman
Sharmat
*Froggy by Jonathan London
Suggested Titles
*I am Enough by Grace Byers *All Are Welcome Here by Alexandra Penfold
*Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy
*The Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing
*I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet
2nd Grade Reading List 2020 -2021
If your child likes funny books, try:● What is Chasing Duck? by Jan Thomas● We Are in a Book by Mo Willems (all
Elephant and Piggie books are fantastic!)
● The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow by Andy Griffiths
● Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo● Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors● Rabbit & Bear: Rabbit’s Bad Habits by
Julian Gough & Jim Field
If your child likes series books, try:● Aggie the Brave by Lori Ries –
FRIENDSHIP● Caterpillar to Butterfly by Laura Marsh –
NONFICTION● Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog by
Cynthia Rylant – FRIENDSHIP● Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes –
REALISTIC● Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben
Clanton – FRIENDSHIP
If your child likes adventure stories, they’ll love:
● Bo’s Magical New Friend (Unicorn Diaries) by Rebecca Elliott
● The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale (find more books like Princess in Black)
● Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot #1 by Dav Pilkey
● Notebook of Doom #1 by Troy Cummings● Rise of the Earth Dragon #1 by Tracey
West● Haggis & Tank: All Paws on Deck by
Jessica Young● Dig to Disaster: A Miss Mallard Mystery
by Robert Quackenbush
If your child loves realistic stories, try:● Bink & Gollie Best Friends Forever by
Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee\● Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqui● Pug Blasts Off (Diary of a Pug) by Kyla
May● Sadiq and the Desert Star by Siman
Nuurali● Sofia Martinez My Vida Loca by Jacquline
Jules● A New Friend for Sophie Mouse by Poppy
Green● Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott● The Party and Other Stories (Fox and
Chick) by Sergio Ruzzier
Do you want to know if a book is at your child’s reading level? Since these books are on Amazon, search to preview the book. Ask your child to read ONE random full page of text. If he/she misses between 1 – 5 words, the book is JUST RIGHT, meaning it’s at his/her
comprehension level. 0 is too easy, which is fine, but not all the time. Over 5 words means the book is too challenging!
Online Book Lists Links: Multicultural and Social Justice booksBest of Children's Literature 2019NPR Kid's Literature pick of 2019Best Children's Books of the Year (Bank Street College of Education)
2020-2021 Third Grade Recommended Summer Reading List
Please make sure that all book choices are JUST RIGHT for you as a reader!
Suggested Titles:
Horrible Harry, by Suzy Kline
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Chocolate Fever, by Robert Kimmel Smith
Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Invisible Lines, by Mary Amato
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young
John Lewis, by Jabari Asim
Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea
A Week in the Woods, by Andrew Clements
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, by Grace
Lin
Pavel and the Tree Army by Heidi Smith Hyde
The Candy Shop War, by Brandon Mull
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and
Her Family's Fight for Desegregation by
Duncan Tonatiuh
Magic Tree House series, by Mary Pope
Osborne
A to Z Mysteries series, by Ron Roy
The Time Warp Trio series, Jon Scieszka
Ivy & Bean Series by Annie Barrows
Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruell
Little Leaders series by Vashti Harrison
The Biography Book for New Readers series
Suggested Authors:
● Judy Blume ● Kate DiCamillo ● Patricia Polacco
● Matt Christopher ● Laura Ingalls Wilder ● Jon Scieszka
● Beverly Cleary ● Suzy Kline ● Jerry Spinelli
● Andrew Clements ● Megan McDonald ● Janet Tashjian
● Jean Craigshead
George
● James Patterson (for
kids)
● Raina Telgemeier
● Roald Dahl
Do you want to know if a book is at your child’s reading level? Since these books are on
Amazon, search to preview the book. Ask your child to read ONE random full page of text.
If he/she misses between 1 – 5 words, the book is JUST RIGHT, meaning it’s at his/her
comprehension level. 0 is too easy, which is fine, but not all the time. Over 5 words means
the book is too challenging!
Additional Online Book lists:
NPR Kid's Literature pick of 2019
Best Children's Books of the Year (Bank Street College of Education)
Social Justice books -> Booklists
4th Grade Summer Reading List 2020-2021
These are recommended summer reading books for students entering 4th grade. Please make sure that any books that you pick from this list are
JUST RIGHT for you as a reader.
(REALISTIC) FICTION - Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
- Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
- Restart by Gordon Korman
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
- Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
- Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
NON FICTION/HISTORICAL FICTION - The Boy Who Invented TV by Kathleen Krull
- Can We Save The Tiger? by Martin Jenkins
- “Who Is/Was…” Series (various authors)
- “The Story of Exploration” by Anna Claybourne
- “The Story of Inventions” by Anna Claybourne
- “I Survived” Series by Lauren Tarshis
FANTASY/ADVENTURE - Miss Ellicott’s School for the Magically Minded
by Sage Blackwood
- Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- “Half Upon a Time” Series by James Riley
- “Magic Tree House” Series by Mary Pope
Osbourne
- “Survivor Diaries” Series by Terry Lynn Johnson
SPORTS - Comeback Kids: Hot Hand by Mike Lupica
- Two Minute Drill by Mike Lupica
- Who is Derek Jeter? by Gail Herman & Andrew
Thomson
- “Amazing Athletes” Series (various authors)
- “Ballpark Mysteries” Series by David A. Kelly
- Any books by Matt Christopher
HUMOR - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
- Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
- Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
- The Croc Ate My Homework by Stephan Pastis
(Graphic Novel Series)
- My Fox Ate My Homework by David Blaze
- Sideways Stories From Wayside School by Louis
Sachar
Reading list continues on page 2...
CULTURAL AWARENESS/RACIAL EQUITY - Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s
Story About Racial Injustice by Marianne Celano,
Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard
- Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison
- Not My Idea by Anastasia Higginbotham
- Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling
Lyons
- Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo
- We March by Shane W. Evans
- We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from
Civil Rights Leaders by Harry Belafonte
- Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason
Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
- Hands up by Breanna J. McDaniel
- Enough! 20 Protestors Who Changed America by
Emily Easton -Most People by Michael Leanna
-Woke! A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by
Mahogany L. Browne with Elizabeth Acevedo and
Olivia Gatwood
-Blended by Sharon M. Draper
-King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar
-The Lost Tribes series by C. Taylor-Butler
-You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P! by Alex Gino
-Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
-Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
-Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by
Jason Reynolds
-Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes,
and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham
-The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay
Moore
Do you want to know if a book is at your child’s reading level? Since these books are on Amazon, search to preview the book. Ask your child to read ONE random full page of text. If he/she misses between 1 – 5 words, the book is JUST RIGHT, meaning it’s at his/her comprehension level. 0 is too easy, which is fine, but not all the time. Over 5 words means the book is too challenging!
(REALISTIC) FICTION - Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
- Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
- Restart by Gordon Korman
- Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
- Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
- Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
FANTASY/ADVENTURE - Miss Ellicott’s School for the Magically
Minded by Sage Blackwood
- Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- “Half Upon a Time” Series by James Riley
- “Magic Tree House” Series by Mary Pope
Osbourne
- “Survivor Diaries” Series by Terry Lynn
Johnson
HUMOR - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy
Blume
- Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
- Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
- The Croc Ate My Homework by Stephan Pastis
(Graphic Novel Series)
- My Fox Ate My Homework by David Blaze
- Sideways Stories From Wayside School by
Louis Sachar
*Reading list continues on page 2
NON FICTION/HISTORICAL FICTION - The Boy Who Invented TV by Kathleen Krull
- Can We Save The Tiger? by Martin Jenkins
- “Who Is/Was…” Series (various authors)
- “The Story of Exploration” by Anna Claybourne
- “The Story of Inventions” by Anna Claybourne
- “I Survived” Series by Lauren Tarshis
SPORTS - Comeback Kids: Hot Hand by Mike Lupica
- Two Minute Drill by Mike Lupica
- Who is Derek Jeter? by Gail Herman & Andrew
Thomson
- “Amazing Athletes” Series (various authors)
- “Ballpark Mysteries” Series by David A. Kelly
- Any books by Matt Christopher
CULTURAL AWARENESS/RACIAL EQUITY - Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s
Story About Racial Injustice by Marianne
Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard
- Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison
- Not My Idea by Anastasia Higginbotham
- Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling
Lyons
- Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo
- We March by Shane W. Evans
- We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration
from Civil Rights Leaders by Harry Belafonte
- Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
- Hands up by Breanna J. McDaniel
- Enough! 20 Protestors Who Changed America
by Emily Easton -Most People by Michael Leanna
-Woke! A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by
Mahogany L. Browne with Elizabeth Acevedo and
Olivia Gatwood
-Blended by Sharon M. Draper
-King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar
-The Lost Tribes series by C. Taylor-Butler
-You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P! by Alex Gino
-Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
-Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
-Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by
Jason Reynolds
-Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes,
and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham
-The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay
Moore
Do you want to know if a book is at your child’s reading level? Since these books are on Amazon, search to preview the book. Ask your child to read ONE random full page of text. If he/she misses between 1 – 5 words, the book is JUST RIGHT, meaning it’s at his/her comprehension level. 0 is too easy, which is fine, but not all the time. Over 5 words means the book is too challenging!
Fifth Grade Recommended Summer Reading List
FANTASY ADVENTURE
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee The Endling by Katherine Applegate Five Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz Nightmares! (series) by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Masterminds by Gordon Korman Stranded by Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts Spy School by Stuart Gibbs The Cloak Society by Jeramey Kraatz Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
ANIMAL ADVENTURES MYSTERY
The Last Dogs by Christopher Holt Warriors by Erin Hunter Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien The Cloak Society by Jeramey Kraatz Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
Space Case by Stuart Gibbs Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter by Beth Fantaskey Framed! A T.O.A.S.T. Mystery by James Ponti Warren the 13th and The All-Seeing Eye by Tania Del Rio Nooks and Crannies by Jessica Lawson
REALISTIC FICTION HUMOR
All Four Stars by Tara Dairman See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng George by Alex Gino El Deafo by Cece Bell (graphic novel) The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake Drita, My Homegirl by Jenny Lombard
Origami Yoda (series) by Tom Angleberger Unicorn on a Roll by Dana Simpson (graphic novel) Anyone But Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp Vordak the Incomprehensible by Vordak T. Incomprehensible Plants vs. Zombies by Paul Tobin and Ron Chan The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry
Kristy’s Great Idea Babysitter’s Club by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Raina Telgemeier (graphic novel) Dancing Home by Alma Flor Ada Smile, Drama, & Sisters by Raina Telgemeier (graphic novels) Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldeko
NONFICTION GRAPHIC NOVELS
Two Truths and a Lie by Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie Ann Thompson National Geographic Kids Almanac 2018 The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome by Jonathan Stokes Who is? or Who Was? series for children by various authors Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories About Inventions by Don L. Wulffson Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Smile by Raina Telgemeier The Amulet Series by Kibuishi, Kazu Best Friends by Shannon Hale Click by Kayla Miller New Kid by Jerry Craft White Bird: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio
HISTORICAL FICTION
Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
**These are the recommended books for summer reading for students entering fifth grade. Please make sure the books you choose are at a JUST RIGHT level. You can check that you are reading just-right books by using the five finger test. Choose a random full page to read from a book you’re interested in. Begin reading and put one finger up each time you come to a word you do not know. 1-5 Fingers up means it’s just right. Zero means it is too easy, which is fine, but not all the time. More than five missed words is too challenging. The books listed here are just suggestions; choose books that make you happy. Enjoy your summer and see you in September!
Dear Future 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, June 14, 2020
I would like to offer you some reading choices for your independent reading this summer.
Our goal here at Garrison is to help develop our students to be avid readers. We strive to
teach our students to be culturally inclusive, responsive and anti-racist. Each week during
the school year I read the first chapter of a new book to help students engage in literature
and find a love for reading. Many of the books that I chose include characters trying to
empower themselves with social justice. Some books include a discussion of cultural
awareness and racial equity as well.
This summer I have ordered two books to read which will help me to be a lifelong learner
and to be a leader when discussing issues of racism, bias and oppression. I would love for
some of my students to join me on this journey of learning through literature.
I invite you to read:
Dear Martin by Nic Stone. This is a novel
which is loosely based on a series of true
events involving the shooting deaths of
unarmed African Americans. “A powerful,
wrenching and compulsively readable story
that lays bare the history, and the present, of
racism in America.”
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. A
timely, crucial, and empowering exploration
of racism--and antiracism--in America. This
is NOT a history book.This is a book about
the here and now. A book to help us better
understand why we are where we are. “A
timely, crucial, and empowering exploration
of racism--and antiracism--in America”.
Please feel free to check out this additional website to find more book choices.
https://www.epicreads.com/blog/ya-books-poc-writers/amp/
Remember that we are all lifelong learners and books help us to continue on this journey
of learning and growing. Happy reading!
~Jennifer Kirschenheiter
Dear Incoming Sixth Graders, June 2020
I am super excited that you will be entering middle school next
year. In preparation for an amazing year of reading, writing,
learning and growing, I am requiring every student to read two
books this summer.
Essayist Joseph Addison wrote, ‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body’.
In today’s world, young people exercise their bodies to keep in shape. Any break in the
exercise routine will cause a loss of muscle tone. The same is true for reading. Any
break in reading, the exercising of the mind, will diminish reading comprehension skills.
Research has shown that time spent reading correlates with academic success,
vocabulary development, standardized-test performance, and the development of world
knowledge (Moore, Bean, Birdsyshaw & Rycik, 1999).
Every student will read a minimum of two books:
Holes by Louis Sachar and a book of choice.
There are so many high interest, engaging and exciting books to choose
from. This summer you get to choose a book that stimulates your
curiosity or a book that friends or family members have read or a book
that is newly published or a book that is by your favorite author or a book
with the genre you would like to learn more about.
You can use these links to find recommendations.
We are teachers - best middle school books
Read brightly - books for middle schoolers
Family reading -summer reading
In September, we will discuss both books in our reading and writing classes.
1. During the first few weeks of school you will complete an assignment based on
the book, Holes by Louis Sachar. This will be our first in-school writing
assignment.
2. In addition, you will each present to the class about your free choice book. We
are using the TC Units of Study for our curriculum and we are trying to build a
community of readers. You will be given instruction on this presentation when
school starts.
Therefore, you may want to take notes while reading both of your books to help
remember important details. This work will aid in completing the assignments in the
fall. Your notes can be in the form of jots or summaries or graphic organizers or post-it
flags in the book. Whatever works best for you!
Two helpful graphic organizers are included, if interested.
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Character Traits Graphic Organizer
May you each have a delightful summer full of fun and relaxation. I
am excited for each of you to have a summer where reading is
enjoyable and rewarding. I will be reading my books under an
umbrella at the ocean or on my back deck listening to my children
play in the yard. Wherever you are this summer, may you connect
to your reading and let it bring you excitement and joy.
I am looking forward to working with each of you and beginning our journey of reading
and writing, while learning and growing, here in the middle school at Garrison.
Discovering that special book is a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to share our
collective summer reading together.
Happy reading,
Jennifer Kirschenheiter
6, 7, 8 English Teacher at Garrison School
Dear Future 7th graders, June 2020
I am super excited that I have the opportunity to be your English
teacher again next year. In preparation for an amazing year of
reading, writing, learning and growing, I am requiring every
student to read two books this summer.
Essayist Joseph Addison wrote, ‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body’.
In today’s world, young people exercise their bodies to keep in shape. Any break in the
exercise routine will cause a loss of muscle tone. The same is true for reading. Any
break in reading, the exercising of the mind, will diminish reading comprehension skills.
Research has shown that time spent reading correlates with academic success,
vocabulary development, standardized-test performance, and the development of world
knowledge (Moore, Bean, Birdsyshaw & Rycik, 1999).
Every student will read a minimum of two books:
Ghost by Jason Reynolds and a book of choice.
There are so many high interest, engaging and exciting books
to choose from. This summer you get to choose a book that
stimulates your curiosity or a book that friends or family
members recommend or a book that is newly published or a
book that is by your favorite author or a book with the genre
you would like to learn more about.
You can use these links to find recommendations.
We are teachers - best middle school books
Read brightly - books for middle schoolers
Family reading -summer reading
In September, we will discuss both books in our English class.
1. During the first few weeks of school you will complete an assignment based on
the book, Ghost by Jason Reynolds. This will be our first in-school writing
assignment.
2. In addition, you will each present to the class about your free choice book. We
are using the TC Units of Study for our curriculum and we are trying to build a
community of readers. You will be given instruction on this presentation when
school starts.
Therefore, you may want to take notes while reading both of your books to help
remember important details. This work will aid in completing the assignments in the
fall. Your notes can be in the form of jots or summaries or graphic organizers or post-it
flags in the book. Whatever works best for you!
Two helpful graphic organizers are included, if interested.
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Character Traits Graphic Organizer
May you each have a delightful summer full of fun and relaxation.
I am excited for each of you to have a summer where reading is
enjoyable and rewarding. I will be reading my books under an
umbrella at the ocean or on my back deck listening to my children
play in the yard. Wherever you are this summer, may you connect
to your reading and let it bring you excitement and joy.
I am looking forward to working with each of you again and continuing our journey of
reading and writing, while learning and growing, here in the middle school at Garrison.
Discovering that special book is a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to share our
collective summer reading together.
Happy reading,
Jennifer Kirschenheiter
6, 7, 8 English Teacher at Garrison School
Dear Future 8th graders, June 2020
I am super excited that I have the opportunity to be your English
teacher again next year. In preparation for an amazing year of
reading, writing, learning and growing, I am requiring every
student to read two books this summer.
Essayist Joseph Addison wrote, ‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body’.
In today’s world, young people exercise their bodies to keep in shape. Any break in the
exercise routine will cause a loss of muscle tone. The same is true for reading. Any
break in reading, the exercising of the mind, will diminish reading comprehension skills.
Research has shown that time spent reading correlates with academic success,
vocabulary development, standardized-test performance, and the development of world
knowledge (Moore, Bean, Birdsyshaw & Rycik, 1999).
Every student will read a minimum of two books:
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton and a book of choice.
There are so many high interest, engaging and exciting books
to choose from. This summer you get to choose a book that
stimulates your curiosity or a book that friends or family
members recommend or a book that is newly published or a
book that is by your favorite author or a book with the genre
you would like to learn more about.
You can use these links to find recommendations.
We are teachers - best middle school books
Read brightly - books for middle schoolers
Family reading -summer reading
In September, we will discuss both books in our English class.
1. During the first few weeks of school you will complete an assignment based on
the book, The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. This will be our first in-school writing
assignment.
2. In addition, you will each present to the class about your free choice book. We
are using the TC Units of Study for our curriculum and we are trying to build a
community of readers. You will be given instruction on this presentation when
school starts.
Therefore, you may want to take notes while reading both of your books to help
remember important details. This work will aid in completing the assignments in the
fall. Your notes can be in the form of jots or summaries or graphic organizers or post-it
flags in the book. Whatever works best for you!
Two helpful graphic organizers are included, if interested.
Story Elements Graphic Organizer
Character Traits Graphic Organizer
May you each have a delightful summer full of fun and relaxation.
I am excited for each of you to have a summer where reading is
enjoyable and rewarding. I will be reading my books under an
umbrella at the ocean or on my back deck listening to my children
play in the yard. Wherever you are this summer, may you connect
to your reading and let it bring you excitement and joy.
I am looking forward to working with each of you again and continuing our journey of
reading and writing, while learning and growing, here in the middle school at Garrison.
Discovering that special book is a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to share our
collective summer reading together.
Happy reading,
Jennifer Kirschenheiter
6, 7, 8 English Teacher at Garrison School