Number the Stars  by: Lois Lowry

There is no summer assignment for Number the Stars. However, be ready to discuss and complete accompanying activities for 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 1 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 Lions of Little Rock by: Kristin Levine 

The Stars Beneath Our Feet by: David Barclay Moore 

Al Capone Does My Shirts by: Gennifer Choldenko

Fish in a Tree by: Lynda Mullaly Hunt 

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, size 12 font, double-spaced, Times New Roman. 

MLA Heading on the left-hand side of the page is as follows:

Student Name 
Miss Messina 
English Language Arts 
Day Month Year 

**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 work will be posted in your 2020-2021 Teacher Google classroom beginning June 14th.

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