David’s Grade 6 Summer Reading
Incoming 6
th
grade students are required to read two books.
Book 1-Every student must read the mandatory book and complete the assignment.
Book 2-Every student must select a free choice book and complete the assignment.
Mandatory Book
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myth
by Bernard Evslin and William Hoffman
Assignment:
On a poster, draw a family tree of the Greek gods beginning with Zeus and
ending with Aphrodite. Bring your poster with you the first day of class. You may use
markers, crayons, or computer-generated clip art to make it attractive/creative.
Free Choice List
Masterpiece
by Elise Broach (David’s Favorite this year! – and yes, it changes each year…)
The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Shakespeare Scribe
by Gary L. Blackwood
Coroline
by Neil Gaiman
Beware, Princess Elizabeth
by Carolyn Myer
Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
Assignment
: Complete the Book Review form (below), and bring it with you the first
day of class.
If you have read all of these books or have a different ‘free choice’ book in mind, no problem. Just have the book you want to read as your ‘free choice’ book approved by David and away you go…
Book Review Form
Directions: Type your answers on a separate sheet of paper using the
format below. Use 12 point, Times New Roman Font.
Title of Book:
Author:
Publisher:
Copyright Date:
SETTING
What is the setting of the book?
Where does the action take place?
What time of year is it?
CHARACTERS
Who are the main characters?
Who did you like the most? Why?
Could you relate to any of the characters in the story? Why or Why not?
Have you ever done some of the things or felt the same way as the characters did?
PLOT
What happens in the story? List at least 5 major events.
What is the conflict or problem in the story?
What is the resolution of the story?
Did you like the ending? Why? Why not?
PERSONAL OPINION
What did you like about this book?
What would you change about this book?
What did you learn from this book?
Who should read it? Explain.
WHAT RATING WOULD YOU GIVE THIS BOOK?
____ I couldn’t put it down, it was so good!
____ It was pretty good, and I wish the book hadn’t ended so soon.
____ It could have been better, but I still enjoyed it.
____ It was hard to stay awake, and I can’t remember if I finished it.
____ I guess I’d rather eat my mom’s baked liver and onions than read it.