Incoming 4th graders are required to read two books for summer reading.

 

The first required book is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.  This book was provided to each 4th grader and is to be returned on the first day of school along with the completed journals.

 

The second book is a chapter book of your choice.

 

Each journal has the following required information:

 

Your Name, Dates the book was read, Title of the book, Author, a colorful picture of your favorite part of the story, and 4 entries.

 

Entry #1 - Who is the main character of the story?  Name him or her.  Give 2 good words to describe what he or she is like.  Explain how the main character shows each of these words in the story.  (For example, if you say the main character is kind, tell about something they do in the story that shows they are kind)

 

Enty #2 - what problem did the main character face?  What steps did he/she take to solve this problem?

 

Entry #3 - what is the setting of the story?  (Where and when does it take place?)

 

Entry #4 - what was your favorite part of the story?  Why did you like it?