S UMMER R EADING P ROJECT

I MPORTANT IDEAS TO REMEMBER.. Reading is essential to success at FROST! First impression of YOU First GRADE at Frost High Expectations

FIRST CHOICE Write a book review. Include: - a summary of the book - whether or not you recommend it to others - why you recommend it to others Make sure your summary and recommendation go beyond the basics. About one page in length.

SECOND CHOICE Write a descriptive character sketch of one character from the book. Describe his/her using this acronym: L (looks), A (acts) S (speaks) T (thinks) O (what others think about him/her). Be specific, include details, and write one paragraph for each of the characteristics in the L.A.S.T.O. acronym.

THIRD CHOICE Create a book cover that illustrates something connected to the book. Make sure the illustration is detailed and colorful. On the reverse side of your illustration, write a summary of the book which is at least two paragraphs in length

FOURTH CHOICE Illustrate your favorite scene from the book. Make sure that your illustration is detailed and colorful. Write a one paragraph summary of the scene you illustrated. Write a second paragraph to explain why it was memorable. Make sure your summary and explanation go beyond the basics.

FIFTH CHOICE Apply the six reading strategies. Use the reading log attached. Complete the entire log. You will apply: Each strategy should be detailed and well explained. (two - five sentences per strategy) Predicting Visualizing Questioning Connecting Inferring Summarizing

D ON ’ T F ORGET ! Reading is essential to success at FROST! First impression of YOU First GRADE at Frost High Expectations NO plagiarism!