6th Grade Summer Reading Program for students entering the
6th Grade in the fall of 2008.
Church Hill Middle School
Sixth Grade
2008 Summer Reading Program
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.
˜W. Fusselman˜
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We look forward to having your child become a student at Church Hill Middle School (CHMS). It is our mission to enhance and develop skills necessary for life long success. In order to best meet the needs of our students, we are implementing a Summer Reading Program at our school. It is proven that a student’s reading level has a direct effect on his/her academic achievement. Therefore, it is essential that we continue our commitment to reading throughout the summer break. The purpose of the Summer Reading Program is to encourage all CHMS students to enjoy reading and to view it as a means to gain valuable knowledge.
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that each student participate in the Summer Reading Program. Each student should read two books from the following list. Students will be taking an Accelerated Reader (AR) test on each of their books. This will help them get a head start on reaching their AR goals for the next school year. In addition, each student who passes the AR tests for both books will receive two 100’s on test grades for his/her commitment to reading.
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The story is about a young man in hiding because of his government’s population law.
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff
The story is about a young girl living her life missing the family that she never knew.
Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The story is about a mouse dealing with the trials of being different.
Missing May by Cynthia Rylant
The story is about a young orphaned girl who must overcome loss again.
Shiloh or Saving Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The story is about a boy and his dog.
Rocket Man: The Mercury Adventure of John Glenn by Ruth Ashby
The story is about the life of Astronaut John Glenn.
**Please complete the attached Summer Reading Packet and return it to your reading teacher during the first week of school.