GRADE 6 SUMMER READING 2016

EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADE 6 SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT

June 2016


Summer Reading List

Dear Incoming 6^th Graders,

We hope that you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer, but we don’t want you to forget all of the skills you have worked on during 5th grade. To keep your skills sharp, we require that you read two novels this summer.  All students MUST read a realistic fiction novel as well as any other novel from the provided list.

Throughout 6^th grade, we will explore characters and their development throughout a novel. The topic of characterization will reoccur in our 6^th grade class discussions and assignments.

Summer Reading Assignment:

·         After you read the realistic fiction novel of your choice, select a main character from the novel and complete the graphic organizer using the five aspects of characterization. We will refer to the STEAL method of characterization throughout our school year together, and we would like you to use this method for your assignment. Please see the acronym below.

·         S = what the character SAYS

·         T = what the character THINKS

·         E = the EFFECT the character has on other characters

·         A = the ACTIONS and behaviors of the character

·         L = how the character LOOKS and dresses

Have a great summer!

6^th Grade E.L.A. Department