6th Grade Reading Assignment - Sullivan Middle School

Sullivan Middle SchoolSummer Reading ProgramJune 2013Dear Students:What’s the one thing that you can easily do to help keep your academic skills sharp? It’s reading!Many studies have shown that reading in the summer helps keeps students from losing much of whatthey have gained in the school year. Students who don’t read at all during the summer can start theschool year as much as one full month behind their peers who have read.While all of your teachers encourage you to read as widely and as often as you possibly can, thissummer we are requesting that all students read R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder. We have beenfortunate to receive funding so that all students have received a copy of this book. Attached you willfind the activities your teachers have created for you to help them get to know you as a reader.This summer will we continue our tradition of scheduling some great book lunches in the MediaCenter for you. You are welcome to join us for pizza and great discussion from 11-1 on June 12 and26 as well as July 10 and 24. You may come on any or all of these days. We will have some booktalks and book passes, games, activities and prizes. We will keep the Media Center open until 3:00on these days in case you need internet access to complete your assignments.Remember that the best way to tackle a summer-long assignment is to make a schedule of what youwill read. We recommend at least 30 minutes of reading each and every day.Your teachers and I are looking forward to hearing what you thought of Wonder.Best wishes for a great summer!Mrs. McLeanInstructional Coachcmclean@rhmail.org

Sullivan Middle SchoolGrade 6Summer Reading GuidelinesWhat do I need to do? (1) Read the book, Wonder, and write a friendly letter to your 6 th gradeELA teacher using the following format:- Your address at the top of your paper on the right hand side- Your greeting on the left hand side of your paper- First paragraph: a short introduction telling facts about yourself andwhen you completed the book.- Second paragraph: write a description of two of the main characters, thesetting, and a summary of the book.- Third paragraph: write your personal rating of the book on a scale of 1-5,with five being the highest. Make sure to give reasons for your rating.You may use this link to write your letterhttp://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/studentinteractives/letter-generator-30005.htmlor you may write your letter onthe attached template.(2) Read the article, Honesty Pays, and answered the attached questions.___________________________________________________________________________________________Is the summer reading Yes, the summer reading assignment will lead to many discussions and activitiesrequired?all classes throughout the year. Plus, summer reading helps keep your mind freshfor the upcoming school year.____________________________________________________________________________________________When do the worksheet Both assignments are due on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 21.and letter need to beturned in?____________________________________________________________________________________________Where can I get a copyof the book and article?Books are available at SMS front office or library, public library, local booksellersLink to the article can be found at http://sms.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/____________________________________________________________________________________________What if I lose my readingassignments?Extra copies of the reading list will be available at the SMS front office. You mayalso download extra copies from the school website. http://sms.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/____________________________________________________________________________________________Would you like to celebrate SMS Reading Parties!your reading with friends? When: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24Time: 11:00 – 1:00Where: SMS library_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Name: ______________________________Honesty PaysDirections: Use the information from the newspaper article to answer the questions.1. Who wrote the newspaper article?2. What is the name of the newspaper?3. Why is “Honesty Pays” a good name for the article?4. Who is the article mainly about?5. The events in the article take place in the city of ____________________.6. On what date was this article printed?7. What did Alice do with the wallet?8. When did the events in the article take place?9. Why would Mr. Humphries be considered a generous man?10. Do you agree with Alice Sampson’s actions? Why or Why not?11. What Learner Profile Qualities (LPQs) did Alice show? (Circle all that apply.)Inquirer Open-minded PrincipledThinker Risk-taker CaringBalanced Reflective Communicator12. Choose one of the LPQs listed about and explain how Alice showed that quality.Adapted from Real-World Reading Comprehension ©2003