Summer Reading and Math for Students Entering Grade 4
Reading
- Read as many books as you can this summer. One book you choose must be either a Newberry Winner or a Newberry Honor Book. Be sure to choose books on your reading level. All books should be chapter books of some length. Below, you will find a reading list of some books. You may read books not on this list, provided that they are appropriate for your reading level.
- Make a list of the books you read this summer. Your list will be due the first week of school.
- You must complete a minimum of 2 book reports. One of the reports must be done on a Newberry book. These reports are due the first week of school also.
- The format for book reports should include:
- An illustrated cover, with the book title and author
- A report including setting, main characters and (in paragraph form) a summary of the story - be sure to include all main events.
- A recommendation - would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
- Book reports may be typed or neatly handwritten.
Math
Students should continue to practice math facts throughout the summer. The following websites have activities to improve math skills:
SUMMER READING LIST FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH GRADE
Recent Newberry Award winners and Honor Books: (you must choose at least one Newberry winner or honor winner - the list of books chosen goes back to 1922)
- 2008: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura A. Schlitz
- 2007: The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
- 2006: Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins
- 2005: Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
- 2004: A Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
- 2003: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
- 2002: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
- 2001: A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck
- 2000: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
- 1999: Holes by Louis Sachar
- 1998: Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
You can find additional Newberry Winners and Honor books listed on the American Library Association website - ala.org, or consult with the librarian.
Other books you can choose to read:
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamilllo
- In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Betsy Bao Lord
- Nim's Island by Wendy Orr
- The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
- The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
- Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Authors who have published many appropriate books:
- Lynn Reid Banks
- Betsy Byars
- Judy Blume
- Matt Christopher
- Beverly Cleary
- Roald Dahl