Required Summer Reading
Students entering the following grades should have the listed book read before school starts:
4th
Grade: "Summer According to Humphrey" by Betty Birney
5th grade: "The Twenty-One Balloons" by William Pene
Dubois
6th grade: "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" by
Ingri d'Aulaire
7th grade: "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton and "Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
8th grade:
"The
Magnificent Ambersons" by Booth Tarkington
Recommended Reading
ACS understands the importance of a low-key, relaxing summer and also appreciates that summer reading is important for children to maintain their literacy skills. This is why our librarian and classroom teachers collaborate each year to compile a summer reading guide appropriate for each incoming grade level. These are titles to choose from and it's important to note that children (and parents) are not expected to get through the whole list at each grade level.
The ACS library will receive a portion of your purchase when you buy books through our special page at Amazon.com.
Reading List Notes and Tips
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Reading promotes fluency when the reading matches the reading level of the reader.
- Family reading promotes a love for reading and an understanding of literature beyond the fluency level of children. Family reading can also boost a child’s reading ability and their standardized test scores. Statistically, boys who spend as little as 11 minutes a day listening to their father read aloud have higher test scores.
- Some reading suggestions are too hard or appear too easy for the recommended age. Go ahead and read the books that are too easy. They provided opportunities for fluency and as mentioned above, a framework for upcoming instruction. Also remember, ease can be deceptive, sometimes the reading is quite easy, but the meaning of the story is complex. This is where talking about stories as a family can have great benefit in promoting reflective and deep thinking in our children. If the books are too hard, remember the benefits of family reading!
- Suggested reading is just that: a suggestion.
- Required reading is required.
- You will see some titles on two grade levels, these titles are appropriate for both those grade.
Family fun, extending experiences, ideas and understanding are all reasons for reading. Enjoy!