1st Grade
Please select ONE of the books to read. Each student will need to create a “Book in a Bag.” After he/she reads the book, the student will find 4 or 5 things to put in a bag that reminds him or her of the story. On the front of the bag write the title and author of the book and draw something if he/she wants to (not required).
On the 2nd and 3rd day of school next year, each student will bring his or her bag to school, tell about the things in the bag, and how it reminds him or her of the book they read. This will be a test grade in reading for him or her.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
Option 1: If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
by Laura Numeroff
Option 2: First Grade, Here I Come!
by Nancy Carlson
2nd Grade
Please select only ONE of the books to the right to read.
After selecting and reading a book independently, students will create a paper bag book report using an ordinary large paper bag. Full instructions on the following page.
Students will fill, decorate their bags, and present them to the class. Each student should explain how the items he or she has chosen related to the book. This makes a fun oral presentation, which exceeds the traditional book report for both the presenter and the audience.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
Brown Bag Book Report Instructions
Option 1: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
by Kevin Henjes
Option 2:The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover
by Jan and Mike Berenstain
Option 3: The Magic School Bus Gets Caught in a Web
by Jeanette Lane
Option 4: Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
by Cynthia Rylant
3rd Grade
After reading the book independently, students will create a paper bag book report using an ordinary paper gift bag or lunch bag. (Full instructions are on the following page). This will count as a test grade.
Students will fill, decorate their bags, and present them to the class. Each student should explain how the items he or she has chosen related to the book. This makes a fun oral presentation, which exceeds the traditional book report for both the presenter and the audience.
Students will also take a multiple-choice test on the book during the first full week of school.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
Brown Bag Book Report Instructions
Tornado
by Betsy Byars
4th Grade
Please select ONE of the novels to read.
You will read the chapter book over the summer and take a written test during the first full week of school. You may take notes throughout the reading and use them on your test.
No more than one (1) page of notes.
If you have any questions, please text Ms. Alicia at 334-804-9738.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
Option 1: Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
Option 2: Mr. Popper's Penguins
by Richard & Florence Atwater
5th Grade
Students will read both books. They will complete a “Book in a Bag” for both books during the first week of school.
Specific guidelines will be provided during the first week of school.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George
On the Far Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George
6th Grade
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7th and 8th grades
A book test will be given during the first week of school on the summer reading selection.
Contact Ms. Lowery (904-248-1455) or the school office (251-578-2852) with questions.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown)
7th Grade: Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
8th Grade: Tuck Everlasting
by Natalie Babbitt
9-12 Standard Classes
A book test will be given during the first week of school on the summer reading selection.
Contact Ms. Lowery (904-248-1455) or the school office (251-578-2852) with questions.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown.)
9-10th Standard: Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
11-12th Standard: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
By Mark Twain
9-12 Advanced Classes
A book test will be given during the first week of school on the summer reading selection.
Contact Ms. Lowery (904-248-1455) or the school office (251-578-2852) with questions.
(Any version of the book may be used. Exact book covers not shown)
9-10th Advanced: The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton
11-12th Advanced: Animal Farm
by George Orwell
Advanced Diploma students must read at least one additional (age-appropriate) book of his or her choice.
If your student is unclear if a book is age appropriate, please contact Ms. Lowery.