1. Summer Learning Requirements
for Middle School 2019

2. According to Johns Hopkins University, the effects of summer learning loss can result in:
nearly a 3 month loss in grade-level equivalency in math
and
a 2 month loss in grade-level equivalency in reading.

3. Here’s the
MATH

4. Math Summer Learning Requirements
You need to complete 60 minutes of Khan Academy every week.
Grade breakdown by minutes completed:
Total Minutes Completed
Grade Earned
480+ Minutes A B C D
This is the 1st grade you will earn in your Middle School Math class!
Time spent watching videos will not count towards the required minutes, only PRACTICE minutes.

5. Use ______ to log onto Khan Academy!

14. Reading Expectations
Read 3-5 books (any genre or title)----Choose a good fit book:)
Sync: Audiobooks
Local Library
Epic
Summer Learning Book Talk Directions: Choose one of the three to five books you read over the summer to present as a book talk in your 6th Grade Language Arts class.

15. Book Talk Present book to class Use computer paper
Talk about literary elements
Share your love of your book

16. Directions for Book Talk
Front of the Paper
1. Create a visual representation of the book. This could be a picture of the setting, the characters, or your favorite event in the story.
2. Include the title and author of your book.
Back of the Paper
1. Write a complete summary of your book. Be sure to include specific and important details about the events in the story including how the story ends.
2. Write down your favorite passage and the pages it came from. Be sure to have a sticky note while you read so you can easily find your favorite part again and use it for this book talk.
3. Would you recommend this book to a classmate? Evaluate what is good/bad about the book using some specific details about the plot, characters, problem, and solution of your novel.

17. I’m Going On Vacation Alllllllll Summer!
What do I do? I can’t access a library or internet. HELP!
Secrets to Success…...Preparation and Organization
Obtain book PRIOR to departure
Download audio book PRIOR to departure
Charge ebook and download ebook PRIOR to departure
Enjoy your summer! Keep calm and read a book!