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Summer Reading Introduction

As summer approaches, we are all ready for some relaxation and fun in the sun. We need to make sure that we keep our students prepared for a new school year even though we are making summer plans right now. Over the summer students lose a lot of the skills acquired during the previous school year. One of the best ways to maintain their level and even progress is to engage in summer reading. Studies have shown that this is an effective way to keep a student at grade level. There are two things to keep in mind when doing summer reading. First, the public library is an excellent resource and should be used. Second, the students should have a choice in what they read. Summer is not the time to choose books that are challenging and above grade level. We want our children to be able to relax and enjoy reading, not struggle to get through a book. Studies have also shown that students who are able to choose their own books are more likely to develop a love for reading. With this in mind, LMCA highly encourages summer reading. The more reading students do over the summer, the less time teachers need to review in the fall and the sooner they can get students working on grade level.

The recommended reading lists are available below to help in choosing books. It is in no way an exhaustive list, but it has been researched and compiled based on several factors. The books were chosen based on grade level, interest level, quality, and availability at the public library. Ultimately though, books should be chosen by you and your child. Again, it cannot be stressed enough that this is the time for “fun” reading. If you have any suggestions to add to the list, please send them to me for consideration.

Students who turn in reading logs when they return in the fall will be rewarded. We are raffling prizes and the more a student reads, the more chances he will have to win! Students will earn one ticket for every 500 pages read. All participants will receive 2 jean and 2 homework passes as well. Homeroom teachers will collect the logs during the first week of the new school year. Please record all reading that the student does, not just books chosen off of the reading list. Interestingly, even comic books have been shown to increase a child’s vocabulary! Use this time to “Get Caught in the Reading Web!”

Summer Reading Lists

Please download a PDF version of the reading list for the appropriate grade level.

Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Middle School
High School

Please download a PDF version of the reading LOG for the appropriate grade level.

Elementary
Secondary