Moultrie Middle School: 6th Grade Summer Reading List for 2010 – 2011

Students are expected to read the assigned reading book and read two or three additional books of their choice from the optional list. Attachedto the summer list students will find the projects to complete with the optionalreadings.

Expected Reading: D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths

Optional Reading List:

The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

Sword and the Stone by T.H. White

The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

Redwall Series by Brian Jacques (your choice)

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Flush by Carl Hiaasen

Inkspell by Corneila Carline Funke

The Unseen by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Bound by Donna Jo Napoli

Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee

Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery by John Feinstein

Hitch by Janet Ingold

Shakespeare’s Secret by Elsie Broach

So B. It by Sarah Weeks

Sweet Miss Honeywell’s Revenge: A Ghost Story by Kathryn Reiss

Heat by Mike Lupica

Wright 3 by Blue Balliett

The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood

Free Baseball by Sue Corbett

If You’re Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand by Kali Dakos

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

Undying Glory by Clinton Cox

Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Jones

Secrets of a Civil War Submarine by Sally Walker

Ghost Girl: A Blue Ridge Mountain Story by Delia Ray

Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY STUDENTS NEW TO THE MOULTRIE LEARNING FAMILY WILL BE EXPECTED TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT DURING THE FIRST INTERIM.

Information and Projects for Summer Reading

Expected Reading:

1. All students are expected to read D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths.

2. A test will be given during the first two weeks of school on theexpected book.

3. Students will be required to show comprehension mastery of the expected book in their ELA class.

Optional Readings:

1.Honors students must read twoadditional books from the optional reading list.

Regular Education students must read one additionalbookfrom the optional reading list.

2.Each book read will be represented by a project from the list below. Rubrics and

grading criteria will be given out by teachers during the first day of school.

3. All projects must be turned in by the date established by the ELA teacher

4. Each project must show comprehension mastery of the individual books.

Projects include:

•Write a different beginning for your book (at least 3 paragraphs)

•Write a letter to a character in the novel (at least 3 paragraphs)

•Write a different ending for your novel (at least 3 paragraphs)

•Write a personal letter to the author of the book (at least 3 paragraphs)

•Write a FULL (that means physical characteristics and personality traits) description of three of the characters in the book. Draw a small portrait to accompany each description (1paragraph each)

•Add a new character and explain what you would have him/her do in the story(at least 3 paragraphs) - you can also put yourself in the story, too.

•Draw a comic strip of your favorite scene (at least 6 panels and character should
be labeled or have dialogue bubbles). You will need to write an explanation (2-3 paragraphs) that connects elements of the comic strip with the book.

•Choose one element of your book (setting, problem, plot,) and write a detailed
(2-3) paragraph description.

•Give a written summary of the book (at least 3 paragraphs)

•Write about the most interesting part of the book (at least 3 paragraphs) Explain
why you feel that way.

•Write about a character you liked or disliked (at least 3 paragraphs) Explain why
you feel that way.

•Create a poster that advertises the novel you read (like a movie poster; it should
have the title). It should contain several symbols or detailed images from the
book. You will need to write an explanation (2-3 paragraphs) that connects elements of the poster with the book.

•Write a 3 paragraph review of the novel that convinces people to read it – it could also be a negative review if you did not like the book. Justify your opinion with evidence from the book.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Critchley, Mrs. Newkirk, or Ms. Dabit at (843) 849-2819.