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Entering Grade 4Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science1705 Van Buren StreetHollywood, Florida 33020Phone: 954-925-6404Fax: rdiansFrom: Ms. Hernandez, Curriculum Resource TeacherCC:Ms. Giordano, PrincipalRe:Mandatory Summer Reading 2022Hollywood Academy believes in the importance of reading to strengthen fluency, vocabulary,phonics, and comprehension throughout the summer. Therefore, Summer Reading Assignments areonce again upon us. Research tells us that children who read often are more likely to become goodreaders. Good readers are often more successful in school and beyond.For the 2022-2023 school year, it is mandatory that all students enrolled prior to July 12: Read the Required Summer Reading book for his/her entering grade level. Read a second book of his/her choice at grade level. Complete book reports for each book. Book Reports will be collected the first week of school. Summer Book Reports template will not be accepted during the school year.Please contact Ms. Hernandez at shernandez@hollywoodcharter.org if you have anyquestions.Let’s work together to ensure that our children become life-long, successful readers. Have a greatsummer and Happy Reading!
Entering Grade 4Required Summer Reading 2022Roll with ItBy: Jamie SumnerEllie’s a girl who tells it like it is. That surprises some people, who see a kid in awheelchair and think she’s going to be all sunshine and cuddles. The thing is, Elliehas big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer’s for dinner, but one day she’s going tobe a professional baker. If she’s not writing fan letters to her favorite celebrity chefs,she’s practicing recipes on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother.But when Ellie and her mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa,Ellie has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. Except she’s not justthe new kid—she’s the new kid in the wheelchair who lives in the trailer park on thewrong side of town. It all feels like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to makeher first-ever friends. Now she just has to convince her mom that this town mightjust be the best thing that ever happened to them!Book can be purchased from: Amazon 7.99
Entering Grade 4Mandatory Summer Book Report 2022-2023Name:1. Using details from the text, describe Ellie’s relationship with her dad. (Chapters1-2)2. Part A: How did Mema hear about Mom’s plan? (Chapters 3-5)A. Mema overheard Mom talking to Ellie’s dad about staying in Oklahoma.B. Ellie told Mema they were staying until the end of the school year.C. Mema asked Mom when they were going home, and Mom told her they werestaying.D. Mema overheard someone talking to Mom about substituting at the high school.Part B: What was Mema’s reaction when she found out about Mom’s plan?3. Compare and contrast Ellie and Coralee. (Chapters 3-5)
Entering Grade 44. Part A: Using details from the text, describe the memory Ellie wanted toremember. (Chapter 6)Part B: Why didn’t she want Grandpa to forget it?5. Character Analysis: Choose a character, then fill in information about thecharacter while you read the book.Character: EllieBertLooks LikeActs Like(circle the character you choose)MotivationsFeelings
Entering Grade 4VocabularyComplete the graphic organizer below. Provide the definition, an image, and a sentence foreach word.Word and evitableWord and DefinitiondapperWord and DefinitionadvocateWord and Definitionserenity
Entering Grade 4Literature Reading Book ReportThis template will be used for your second summer book. It will map out the informationyou need to include in your book report. As you read the book, think about these questions.When you go to write your book report, be sure to include the information completed onthe following pages.Introductory paragraph- What is the name and author of the book on which you arechoosing to write?Book title:Author:2nd paragraph- Summary/Setting Write 1-2 sentences that give a brief summary of the book (Ex: Loser is the story ofDonald Zinkoff, a student who struggles to stand strong even though he is constantlyteased by his classmates). Write 2-3 sentences that describe the setting of the book (Where and when does thestory take place? How is the setting significant to the story?)3rd paragraph- Characters Describe the main characters in thebook (you may have 2, 3, 4, 5, or moreimportant characters). Includecharacteristics of the characters thatare important to the story and how thecharacter changed overtime.4th paragraph- PlotInclude the main events of the book. BeginningMiddleEnd5th paragraph- Review/Opinion Describe why you liked or disliked the book. Be sure to include reasons that explainsyour opinion.If you liked the book, describe what made the book interesting.If you disliked the book, describe what you could have changed to make it better?
Entering Grade 4Non-Fiction Reading Book ReportThis template will be used for your second summer book. It will map out the informationyou need to include in your book report. As you read the book, think about these questions.When you go to write your book report, be sure to include the information completed onthe following pages. The final report must be typed or nicely written.Introductory paragraph- What is the name and author of the book on which you arechoosing to write?Book title:Author:2nd paragraph- Summary/Author’s Purpose Using complete sentences, describewhat the book was about.3rd paragraph- Text Structure Explain the overall text structure andprovide details to support youranswer. Using complete sentences, explain theauthor’s purpose for writing this book.Give examples from the book to showyour knowledge of the content.4th paragraph- Important Facts Using complete sentences, describeFIVE new facts or ideas that youlearned from reading this book. Besure to include page numbers of thefact.5th paragraph- Review/Opinion Describe why you liked or disliked the book. Be sure to include reasons that explainsyour opinion.If you liked the book, describe what made the book interesting.If you disliked the book, describe what you could have changed to make it better?
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science 1705 Van Buren Street Hollywood, Florida 33020 Phone: 954-925-6404 Fax: 954-925-8123 www.hollywoodcharter.org To: Parents/Guardians From: Ms. Hernandez,Curriculum Resource Teacher CC: Ms. Giordano,Principal Re: Mandatory Summer Reading20 2
