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Summer Reading and Math Assignment
for Students Entering Grade 3
Reading Assignment
Students are to read one story from the Reading Street 3.1 Book AND read one chapter book of the series listed below. A total of at least 2 stories/chapter books should be read this summer. Please read as much as you can to help you prepare well for 3rd grade!
When you finish your reading, please complete 2 Reading Response sheets about the stories. There are 3 Reading Responses below (setting, character, and plot), but choose only 2 to complete, one for each story/chapter book. Be sure to use complete sentences and color in the pictures you draw to tell about your story.
3rd Grade Chapter Books- Magic Tree House
- Junie B. Jones
- Cam Jansen
- A to Z Mysteries
- Beverly Cleary books
- Nate the Great
- and more!!
Reading Responses
1. Setting – When (time of day, day of week, month of year, season, etc.) did the story take place?
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How do you know the story took place then?
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Why is the setting important to the action in the story?
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Draw a scene from the story on the back!
2. Characters – Describe the main character of your book. Use adjectives to tell about their personality and behaviors.
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Describe how the main character solved the problem in your story.
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Draw your character on the back!
3. Plot - Tell about the problem or predicament in your story. _____________________________________________________________________________
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Tell about the action events that happened in your story.
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How was the problem solved?
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Draw your favorite scene on the back!
Math Assignment
Practice your addition and subtraction facts this summer and learn them well to be prepared for 3rd grade. Complete all the worksheets attached in your summer packet, and use the websites listed as well.
https://www.mathplayground.com/
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
https://multiplication.com/
https://ixl.com/
Be prepared to hand in 2 Reading Response sheets and 2 Math fact practice sheets on the first day of school.