For students entering Grade 4

Dear Fourth Grader,

Summer vacation is just around the corner! I know that after ten months of hardwork, you’re ready to relax and just enjoy two months of no homework or tests to worryabout. Summer vacation, however, provides an opportunity to get ready for the next schoolyear.

Reading

Attached you will find the Reading packet which you are required to complete duringthe summer break. The packet includes a book report form and a reading log.

You will have to read and, using the attached book report form, complete a bookreport on Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Make sure to read all the directionscarefully as you would not want to miss any important detail. I will be collecting the bookreport on the first day of school. It will count as your first test grade, so complete it well!

I also suggest that you read two or more books after Because of Winn Dixie. It is forthis reason that I have attached a suggested reading list. Fill in the attached log after youhave finished reading a book. The student who reads the most number of books during thesummer will win a prize.

Math

The attached Math packet will help you practice the skills you learned in third grade. Iwill collect the completed packet on the first day of school. It will count as your first test ofthe marking period.

During the first marking period, you will be completing 3-minute and 5-minutemultiplication and division drills which are counted as quizzes. It is therefore important thatyou know the 0 to 12 multiplication and division facts. You will find a printable set of

flashcards on the following website:http://www.multiplication.com/sites/default/files/files/BWFlashcards0-12.pdfAll you need to do is print them out and cut on the lines. You’ll have your own set offlashcards to use for practice. Make sure you ask your parent’s permission before you gointo the site!

I look forward to seeing you in September. In the meantime, have a great summerand be safe!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sniffen

Reading

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, themore places you'll go ..." Dr. Seuss

Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is required reading for all incoming fourth graders. Areport on this book -- using the attached Book Report Form -- is due on the first day of school, and willcount for one test grade. Students will also be given a test on Because of Winn Dixie soon after thebeginning of school.

Summer vacation provides an opportunity to select books to read and build a lifelong habit of readingfor enjoyment. To cultivate this habit, you are expected to read for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day.Keep a record of the books you read using the log attached. You are not required to read a minimumnumber of books, but there may be a surprise in store for the student who reads the most!

The following is a list of suggested books to choose from. However, you may select other books thatinterest you as long as they are grade-appropriate.

Avi Poppy seriesThe Secret SchoolWho Stole the Wizard of Oz and other titles

Blume, Judy BlubberTales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Brink, Carol Ryrie Caddie Woodlawn

Clements, Andrew FrindleLunch Money

Dahl, Roald The BFGCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryMatildaThe Witches

DiCamillo, Kate Tale of Despereaux

Fleischman, Sid The Whipping Boy

Hartland, Jessie How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum

Joubert, Beverly Face to Face with Lions

Lewis, C.S. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

MacLachlan, Patricia Sarah Plain and Tall

Nichols, Michael Face to Face with Gorillas

Riordan, Rick The Lightning Thief

Scott, Elaine When Is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto

Thurber, James Fourth Grade Rats

White, EB Stuart Little

Wilder, Laura Ingalls Little House in the Big Woods

Name: __________________________ Date: ________________

St. Joseph Academy Grade 4

Book ReportPart 1: Fill out the Report Organizer, then…

□ As you read, revise the Organizer using a blue or black pen, or pencil.

□ Edit (correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization)

using a red pen.

Note that each item above is worth 5 points.

Part 2: Transfer the information in report form onto the Written Report as a

published copy. (70 points)

Do your very best work using neat, preferably cursive, handwriting.

Part 3: Create a cover page. Draw and color your favorite scene in the book. (20

points)

Grading Rubric

Points Possible Points Earned

Report Organizer

• Revise 5

• Edit 5

Written Report:

Completeness30

• Grammar, Spelling &

Mechanics 20

• Neatness 20

Cover Page 20

Written Report Organizer

Fill in the following information to help you organize your report. You will use this

information to write your Written Report. Don’t forget to revise as you read, and

edit!!

1. Book Title: ___________________________________________________

2. Author: ____________________________ 3. Number of Pages: ______

4. Author’s purpose (to inform, to entertain)?

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5. CHARACTERS—Write about the main character and fill out the following:

Name of character: _______________________________________________

How does this character look? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is his or her personality like? ____________________________________

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6. SETTING

When does this story take place? ____________________________________

Where does it take place (describe)? _________________________________

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7. PLOT: (Summarize the main events of the book. Reading what you have written in

this part should give me a good idea of what the book is all about.)

Introduction (what was the main conflict/problem in the story?): _____________

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Main Events (at least 5): ____________________________________________________

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Conclusion- How was the problem solved?: _______________________________

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8. What was your favorite part in the book? Why?

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Written Report

Use the revised and edited information from questions 5 – 8 of your organizer to write

this published copy. Write in complete sentences, beginning with capital letters and

ending with periods. Do not forget to indent the beginning of each paragraph.

Write neatly and in cursive if possible!

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Summer Reading Log

Name: __________________________________________ Grade: ________________

Title of Book Author Date

Completed

Comments(I liked/did not like it because…)

Name _

Choose the best answer.

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6. 14 -:-2a. 7b.6c.8d.9

2. 18 -:-3

a. 4b. 6c. 8d.9

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five thousand threea.503b.5030c.5300d. 5003

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46 + 8a.50b.52c. 54d.S6

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10.36 -:-4a. 6b. 8c. 9d. not given

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8.32b.46c.54d. not given

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8. 8b. 6c. 9d. 7

12. 35 7 5

8.6b. 7C.8d.9

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seven thousand sixty

a. 7006b. 7600c. 7060d. not given

17. Choose the fraction equal to 1.

1a. 105b·w10c. 10

d. not given

18. Add mentally.

57 + 7

a. 64b.63c. 74d.6S

14.63 7 4 19.6 x 5

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a. 30b.35c.40d.45

15.7 x 9 20. 16 7 8a. 56b.54c. 63d. not given

a. 4b.2c. 3d. not given

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Choose the best answer.

21.9 x 6

a.45b.54c.68d. 72

26. 63 -=- 7

a.8b. 9c.6d. 7

22. Choose the range of this data.

9,12,12,14,18

a.9b.12c. 13d. not given

27. 60.24-17.28

a.42.06b.53.96c. 42.96d.52.96

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28.7 x 8

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29. Which is greater than 6 meters?

a. 500 mmb. 600 cmc. 60 dmd. 65 dm

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31. 4 X 8

a.32b.36c.42d. not given

36. 56 -:-7

a.6b.9c. 7d.8

32.36 -:-6 37.8 x 9

a.8b. 7c.6d.4

a.56b.64c. 72d.82

33. 74 -:-5 38. 40 -:-4 + 6 - 2

a. 12 R 4b.15c. 14 R 4d.1448

a.14b.5c.2d. not given

34. Choose the operation thatshould be done first.

7+6X6-3

a.addb. subtractc. multiply

39. How many vertices does thisfigure have?

L_~ a.6b.Bc. 10d. 12

35. A lunch package sells for $5. Howmuch would 8 lunch packages cost?

a.$35b.$30c.$45d.$40

40."~~Solve. Explain how you solvedthe problem.A set of 9 books costs $54. If eachbook costs the same amount, howmuch does one book cost?

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