Name: Title:
	
Page Number & Quotation (A minimum of five quotes)
	Thoughts or Reflections
(A minimum of five reflection notes)
	
 The page number and quotation should be placed in the left column.
	 Explanation or thoughts about the quote should be placed in the right column.
	
Example:
"I sat between my mama and daddy, holding their hands. My daddy said in a little while we'd be someplace we'd love. ” p. 30
	Example:
This quote shows how excited the family is to be moving to a new house.

		

Incoming Sixth Grade Summer Reading Assignment

Summer is a wonderful time to look for new books and read new titles! As such, all middle school students are encouraged to read at least two books during the summer break. Students can choose any book from the list below.

In order to receive credit, students must complete one of the following assignments for each book that is read. On the first day of school, students will submit two assignments in order to demonstrate completion.

Assignment Choices

Choice One: Letter to My Teacher
For this task, students will compose a letter to their teacher describing the book. This letter should include
the following components:

 Introduction to the book: title and author
 Summary: a brief description describing the characters, plot and resolution  Personal opinion: a paragraph detailing personal thoughts about the book
o Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not? o Would you recommend it to a friend?

Choice Two: Double-Sided Journal Entry
For this task, students will complete a double-sided journal entry. Double-sided journal entries are a great way to journal as you read!

Please re-create the example below on a sheet of paper. Your double-sided journal entry should include the following:

Incoming 6th Grade- ELA	Page 1

Fiction Titles
	
	Title
	Author
	Awards

1
	
The Apple Tart of Hope
	
Sarah Moore Fitzgerald
	People Best Children's Book of 2016
	
2
	Echo
	Pam Munoz
	ALA Awards
	
3
	Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
	Mildred Taylor
	John Newbery Medal
	
4
	The Nameless City
	Faith Erin Hicks
	Notable 100 Best Books for Kids
	
5
	Oyster War
	Ben Towle
	Eisner Nominated Comic

6
	I Am Malala; The Girl Who Stood Up for Education (Young Readers Edition)

Malala Yousafzai

Goodreads Choice Awards

7
	
Flying Lessons and Other Stories
	
Ellen Oh
	ALSC Summer Rdg. Recommendation 2017
	
8
	Smile
	Raina Telgemeier
	Eisner Winner
	
9
	The Tale of Despereaux
	Kate DiCamillo
	Newbery Award 2004
	
10
	Number the Stars
	Lois Lowry
	Newbery Award 1990

11
	
The Red Pyramid
	
Rick Riordan
	2011 Red House Children's Book Award

12
	
The Lightning Thief
	
Rick Riordan
	The New York Times Children's Best Seller's List
	
13
	Garvey's Choice
	Nikki Grimes
	ALSC Recommendation 2017
	
14
	Bridge to Terrabithia
	Katherine Paterson
	Newbery Medal
	
15
	Inside Out and Back Again
	Thanhha Lai
	Newbery Honor Book
	
Nonfiction Titles
	
	Title
	Author
	Awards

1
	Give me Wings: How a Choir of Slaves Took on the World
	
Kathy Lowinger
	Ind. Pub. Book Award for Multicultural N-F

2
	Hidden Gold: A True Story of the Holocaust
	
Ella Burakowski
	2017 Red Maple Non-Fiction Award Finalist

3
	The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth and Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
	
V. Micheaux Nelson
	
ALSC Recommendation 2017

4
	Twenty-Two Cents:Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank
	
Paula Yoo
	
Junior Library Guild Selection

5
	Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home
	
Michelle Mulder
	
Red Cedar Award 2015

	
Teaneck School District Incoming Sixth Grade Students Summer Reading List

Incoming 6th Grade- ELA	Page 2