2011-2012 Hello Rising Third Graders and Parents, I hope you have a blessed summer and enjoy a few good books! Reading for rising third graders: We recommend that students read a minimum of 8 books this summer. We suggest the students read 4 books from the following list and 4 books of the student's choice. Students should record the title, date started, date finished and if they would recommend it to a friend. Please be ready to complete a fun project on your favorite book from summer reading when we return to school in August. You may use forms provided by the 3rd grade teachers on the last day of school or notebook paper). 1 Newberry honor or award book 1 mystery 1 Informational Book (fiction) 1 book of poetry 1 Autobiography or biography 2 Chapter books by different authors 1 Book from a series Suggested Authors: Judy Blume Bill Wallace Ron Roy Beverly Cleary Eve Bunting Roald Dahl E.B. White Paula Danziger Suggested Series: Hank Zipzer American Girls Marvin Redpost Magic Tree House The Littles The Boxcar Children The Little Sisters Club The Baily School Kids Dear America The Mercy Watson Series A to Z Mysteries The Secrets of Droon We look forward to seeing you in August! Your Third Grade Teachers |