ST. DOROTHY SCHOOL

• Students entering 5^th grade are required to read two books.  One required book, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, and one other choice book.  The other choice book may be chosen from the list below.

• Students entering 5^th grade are required to write one response for each book.  All responses are due by Friday, September 7^th.  Select from the response options below.

1. Write a summary of the book including how the characters changed from the beginning to the end of the story.
2. Explain what you learned from the book.
3. Write a summary of your favorite part of the book and explain why this part is your favorite.
4. Connect something that happened to one of the characters to something in your own life.  Describe the connection and how that helps you understand the character.
5. Describe a character from the book.  Be sure to include details from the book when describing the character traits.
6. Describe the setting of the book showing how the setting is important to the story.
7. Write a letter to the main character of the story sharing advice about how to deal with a problem in the story.
8. Compare and contrast two characters in the story.  Use character traits and details from the story.

• 5^th grade will be completing activities and discussing story elements of the required book, Bridge to Terabithia, during the first 2 weeks of school.  Please come prepared to share choice books for our literature circles too!!!

Below you find the link to the Summer Assignment for all incoming 5th grade students for Math. Follow the directions on the packet. You MUST show your work for credit. This assignment is due the first day of Math class in September. 

Have a great summer and don't forget to practice your Math Facts as well!!!