Summer 2013 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 2013 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 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 2013 Reading Response Questions Choose only one question to answer for each book you read. You should choose a different question for each book. Incoming 1 st and 2 nd Graders (Current K and 1 st 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 2012. 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.
First Name: Last Name: POSTCARD TO: Rosemary Hills Elementary School 2111 Porter Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 Place Stamp Here POSTCARD TO: Rosemary Hills Elementary School 2111 Porter Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 Place Stamp Here First Name: Last Name:
Title and Author: Illustration: Caption: Incoming Grade in August 2013: Title and Author: Illustration: Caption: Incoming Grade in August 2013: