Number the Stars  by: Lois Lowry

There is no summer assignment for Number the Stars. However, be ready to discuss Number the Stars over the first few weeks of school, followed by a test.

Happy Reading & Enjoy your summer break! 

Each student is required to read one additional book of their choice from the listed books below:

Rules by: Cythia Lord

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by: Martin Ganda, Caitlin Alifirenka, with Liz Welch

The Wednesday Wars by: Gary Schmidt

Al Capone Does My Shirts by: Gennifer Choldenko

Summer Reading Assignment

Directions: Choose and answer 4 of the following questions for the additional book you choose.  Answers should be typed with MLA heading as follows:
NAME
TECHER'S NAME
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT 
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation all count!!!

1. Summarize the story in at least 5 sentences. Include characters, setting, conflict and resolution.

2. Describe a choice one of the main characters or people made in the book.  How did this choice change that character/person? How did it affect the story as a whole?

3. What was the theme of the story? What lesson was the author trying to teach?

4. From whose point of view is this story told? How does this point of view shape the story?

5. Was the title a good one for the story? Why or why not?

6. Describe some personal connections that you made while reading the book. Were they related to any personal experiences, past readings, and/or current events? Be sure to reference specific moments from the text.

Summer Math   Students entering grade 6
Below you find the link to the Summer Assignment for all incoming 6th grade students for Math. Please click on the link that for your Math class. 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!!!