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5th Grade Summer Reading List
2009-2010
Dear Incoming Fifth Grade Students:
Reading is a habit…a very good habit. To become a good reader, or a better reader, it takes practice. This summer, I want you to practice reading. Ideally, we want you to find time to read for twenty minutes every day. We know that many of you love to read and that this will not be a problem for you. Sometimes, we think that those of you who are not excited about reading just haven’t found the right books. We also know that reading takes more energy for some of you than it does for others. That is all okay. Next year, we will spend time reading new books, talking about what we read, writing about what we read, and practicing our reading.
We believe that there is value in all types of reading. For example, reading a favorite magazine, an article about your favorite sports or movie star, the back of a cereal box, or the directions for a new project are all valuable forms of reading. What type of reading do you like to do?
Over the summer you are required to read Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech. Attached are 14 questions that need to be answered after you read the book. In addition, you must read one other book written by your favorite author. The only requirement is that the book must be written at a 4.5 grade level or higher. To look up a book reading level, you can go to www.renlearn.com. After completing the book, write (double spaced and in cursive handwriting) a summary (at least 200 words) of the book, including the setting, a detailed description of at least two characters, three major events, the conclusion and if you liked the book (explain why or why not).
These assignments will be assessed for Language Arts grades and are due on the first day of school. You may also bring them in on Passport Day (August 13th). No credit will be given for late or illegible assignments.
Have a great summer!
Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech
Each of the following questions must be answered in complete sentences or in chart form (when applicable). The answers should be written in neat, legible, cursive handwriting.
1. What are some of the rules of Boxton Creek Home? What are some of the punishments Dallas and Florida receive for breaking the rules?
2. What did the twins do that made the Hoppers bring them back to the home?
3. When Dallas is sent to the Thinking Corner, what does he think about? What does Florida think about?
4. Why is Dallas more eager to go with Tiller and Sairy than Florida? What is he excited about?
5. When Florida and Dallas first arrive in Ruby Holler, they ask Tiller and Sairy a lot of questions about their new home. What do the questions reveal about other places they’ve lived?
6. Even though Dallas and Florida are twins, in some ways they are very different. Make a list, comparing and contrasting the twins. Make the same list for Tiller and Sairy.
7. How do Dallas and Florida feel about not knowing what their parents look like? Are there any positive aspects that either sees about not knowing?
8. How does Florida change over the course of the novel? Find examples of things she does or says at the end of the book that she wouldn’t have done at the start.
9. Compare the Trepids and Tiller and Sairy. What is each like as a couple? How are their views on children different? What kinds of secrets do they keep from one another?
10. Z is a very mysterious person. What kind of person do you think he is? What clues does Creech give you to his character? Do you think he will become closer to the twins in the future?
11. Would you like to live in Ruby Holler? Explain and discuss the positive and negative things about living in a holler.
12. If you could give the twins one piece of advice, what would it be? How would it change the story? What if you could tell the Trepids one thing?
13. Creech includes a lot of the characters’ dreams in the novel. Why do you think she does this? Discuss how dreams affect the story and different characters in it.
14. Trust and honesty are important themes in this book. Who do you think the most trusting characters are? Who is the least? Who is the most dishonest? Do you think anyone in the book is unwisely trusting and honest? When and why? How does being trusted change the twins?
5th Grade Supply List
2009-2010
Individual Supplies:
• 2 packages wide ruled loose leaf paper (200 sheets total)
• 1 70 page spiral notebook
• 1 180 page spiral notebook
• 4 large cloth book covers
• 5 folders with pockets (one blue, one yellow and the others can be student’s choice – Do not put their names in the folders)
• 1 red folder with pockets and fasteners
• 4 marble composition books
• Mechanical pencils with extra lead
• 2 highlighters
• 2 red correcting pens/pencils
• Black and blue pens
• 1 eraser
• Pair of scissors
• 1 glue stick
• Box of 12 colored pencils
• Pencil box or bag
• 1 box of colored markers – art class
• 1 box of crayons – Spanish class
Classroom Wish List:
• Hand sanitizer
• Paper towels
• Ink Cartridges – HP 93 (color) and/or
HP 92 (b/w)
• Wrapped candy for class candy jar
• White printer paper
** Due to limited desk and room space please do not have your child bring in a 3-ring binder, trapper or backpack on wheels.
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