Third Grade: Summer Reading Assignment

The summer provides you with a wonderful opportunity to read books to help prepare you for third grade. J For your summer reading assignment, you are to read one book* and complete a “summary” report.

 

Follow the directions below.

 

1. On lined paper write a summary of the book you read. It should include the following points. Clearly label each section. ( example: TITLE: Amelia Bedelia )

• Title and author of the book
• Setting of the story (time and place)
• Main characters
• Summary- Please write in complete sentences. Tell something about the beginning, middle, and end. Include the problem in the story and how the problem is solved.

       * What you liked best about the book.

2. Make a cover for your summary:

• Draw a picture of your favorite scene on a piece of construction paper.
• Write the title of the book, and the author’s name, at the top of the cover.
• Write your name at the bottom right hand corner of the cover.

In order to earn the best grade:

• Write your summary in your neatest cursive handwriting.
• Your work should be free from spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Write in complete sentences, using strong verbs and colorful adjectives.
• Be creative in your cover – it counts as part of your grade!
• Your work must be completed on time.

 

The reports are due on the first day of school, September 8, 2010. As always in third grade, do your very best work!

 

God bless you!

 

Mrs. Helcoski and Ms. Balassone

 

*The book must be from one of the series listed below, or by an author listed below.

 

Series :                      Authors :

Horrible Harry                          Patricia Reilly Giff

Amelia Bedelia                         Matt Christopher

Magic Tree House                    Beverly Cleary

Nate the Great                         Jean and Claude Marzullo

Time Warp Trio                       Suzy Kline

American Girl                          Amber Brown

Max Malone

PeeWee Scouts

Berenstain Bears Chapter Books

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