Summer 2016 Reading Activity

Summer 2016 Reading Activity
Each student is asked to complete at least two (2) postcards over the summer. The postcards
may be mailed (U.S. postage is required if mailed) OR dropped off at the Main Office.
Directions for completing the postcards:
o Choose at least 2 different books from all of the books you have read over
the summer and answer one question for each book. (See attached list of
questions.)
o On the Front of the postcard:
o Write the title and author of the book in the top rectangle.
o Draw a picture about the book in the rectangle labeled illustration.
o Include a caption that describes the picture.
o Write your incoming grade level as of August 2016 in the box.
o Write your first and last name on both sides of the postcard to
ensure that you receive credit for summer reading.
o On the Back of the postcard:
o Write the date.
o Write a greeting such as Dear, Hi, etc.
o Answer the question you have chosen from the list in complete
sentences. You should write at least 2 - 3 sentences.
o Include a closing such as: Your student, Love, Sincerely, etc.
o Sign your name — both first and last names.
* Extra copies of the postcards are available at school and on the school website.
Summer 2016 Reading Response Questions
Choose only one question to answer for each book you read. You should choose a
different question for each book.
Incoming 1st and 2nd Graders (Current K and 1st Graders)
Parents of incoming first graders (current kindergarteners) may read the book to their child and may
write their child’s dictated responses.
For fiction:
Write about the main problem and solution in the story.
Write a character trait (smart, helpful, mean, etc.) for one of the main characters. Give proof
from the story. (The mother was helpful because she _________.)
Describe the setting including where and when the story takes place.
Make a connection to one of the characters in the story—did something similar happen to you?
How did you feel about it?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Tell why you liked/disliked the book.
Draw a new ending for the story. Write a new sentence to match the new ending.
For non-fiction:
What are 2 new facts you learned about the topic?
Write about 2 text features that you found in the informational text. What did you learn from
each one? (I learned from a photograph that a frog can have stripes.)
What is one thing you would like to know about this topic that was not covered in the book?
Se le pide a cada estudiante que complete una tarjeta por cada libro que lean durante
el Verano. Las tarjetas hay regrezarlas a la escuela al principio del nuevo aňo
escolar (en el Otoňo)
Direcciones para llenar las tarjetas:
 Solamente se contesta una pregunta por cada libro. (Las preguntas estan
adjuntas)
Al Frente de la tajeta:
 Hay un rectángulo en la parte de arriba de la tarjeta. Escriba el nombre del
libro y el autor.
 Haga un dibujo que describa al libro en el rectángulo que dice
“illustración.”
 Incluya una explicación sobre su dibujo.
 Escriba para que grado pasa empezando en el mes de Agosto 2015.
En la parte de Atras de la Tarjeta:
 Escriba la fecha
 Escriba un saludo por ejemplo, Dear o Hi, etc.
 Conteste la pregunta que escojió de la lista y responda en oraciónes
completas.
 Debe escribir por lo menos tres (3) oraciónes.
 Incluya un cierre, por ejemplo, “your student”, love, sincerely, etc.
 Firme su primer nombre y su apellido.
Si necesita mas copias de las tarjetas, pueden recojerlas en la escuela o en el
“website” de la escuela.
No necesitan enviar las tarjetas por correo. Regrésenlas cuando vuelvan a la
escuela en el Otoňo.
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POSTCARD
Place
Stamp
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Here
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TO: Rosemary Hills
Elementary School
2111 Porter Road
Silver Spring, MD
20910
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First Name: _________________________
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Last Name: __________________________
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POSTCARD
Place
Stamp
Here
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First
Name: _________________________
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Last
Name: __________________________
TO: Rosemary Hills
Elementary School
2111 Porter Road
Silver Spring, MD
20910
Title and Author:
Illustration:
Caption:
Incoming Grade
in August 2016
Title and Author:
Illustration:
Caption:
Incoming Grade
in August 2016