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Saint Ursula School
8900 Harford Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21234 |
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| GRADE
6 in SEPTEMBER, 2008 |
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May,
2008 |
| Dear
Parents: |
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Each student
is expected to read three
books. The starred (*) on the list is required and a test will be given on
that book the first full day of school. A second book should be chosen
from Column 1 to be summarized at home following the attached instructions.
The third book, chosen from Column 2, will be read and discussed in reading
circles during the first full week of school. Students should list three
choices from Column 2 on the lines below and will be assigned a book prior
to the close of school. The report, participation in reading circles, and
test will count toward the first trimester reading grade. Awards will be
given in September to all students who read six books or more and submit a
list signed by his/her parent during the first week of school. |
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We encourage
you and your child to visit the library frequently. The reading of these
and other books is a way to establish good reading habits and build a strong
vocabulary. |
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you for your cooperation. |
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Sincerely, |
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The
Reading Curriculum Committee |
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Please return this form
by Friday, May 23, 2008. |
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The books my child has
chosen to read for the reading circle discussions are: |
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First Choice
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Second Choice
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Third Choice
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Students will be
notified of the book they will read for reading circles by 5/27. |
I have read the letter
regarding summer reading.
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Parent’s Signature
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Student’s Signature
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SAINT URSULA
SCHOOL
READING LIST
GRADE 6 |
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1.
All students
are required to read the tested book listed below.
* Bridge to Terabithia by
Katherine Paterson is required for students entering Grade 6.
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2. Summarize one book from Column 1 on looseleaf. Remember to
summarize means to discuss only major events and characters, including the ending.
Begin the summary with a description of the problem or conflict presented in
the novel, and be sure to include the 5 W's (who, when, where, what,
why). Use 2 paragraphs in the summary. A paragraph should be 7 - 10
sentences in length. Write on one side of looseleaf only. Do not skip
lines. Pages should be stapled. Book reports can also be typed on the
computer using 12 point/Times New Roman font. If reports are done on the
computer, be sure to double space. This will be collected on Friday,
September 5, 2008.
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3.
Students will read one book from Column 2 and participate in reading
discussion circles during the first full week of school. Be prepared to
discuss based on the guidelines given for the written summary. The book
may be brought to school for reference.
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine
Paterson is required for students entering Grade 6. Students will be given a
test on this book on Monday, September 8th |
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COLUMN 1
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COLUMN 2
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+ Alexander, Lloyd
The High King |
Avi
Crispin: The Cross of Lead |
Avi
S.O.R.
Losers |
Cushman, Karen
The Midwife’s Apprentice OR
Catherine, Called Birdy |
Gibson, William
The Miracle Worker |
DeAngeli, Marguerite
The Door in the Wall |
+ Lowry, Lois
Anastasia Again! |
Snyder, Zilpha Keatley
The Egypt
Game |
O’Dell, Scott
Island of the
Dolphins |
Speare,
Elizabeth
The Bronze Bow |
Ridgers, Mary
Freaky Friday |
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| + = you may read any book by that author |
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