6th Grade Summer Reading List
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26th Grade Required
Summer Learning Project
Alexander Graham has high expectations for literacy development. All students must be actively involved
in their own reading plan as well as participating in writing assignments in all content areas. To continue learning
th
throughout the summer, all students will participate in the summer learning project. Rising 6
grade students
are required to read one novel and one nonfiction article. Then, they must complete the project described
below. While we hope that students’ summer reading will encompass more than just this novel and nonfiction
article, these two will be referenced and used upon returning to school. Your completed project due date is
Friday, September 9, 2016.
Required Reading:
1.
Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman (novel)
ISBN-13: 978-0064472074
2.
The Great Human Migration by Guy Gugliotta (nonfiction article from Smithsonian Magazine July 2008), available
online at:
Assignment:
Step One:
Read Seedfolks from cover to cover. While you read the novel, take notes on the following: the setting, the
characters, and the main events in the plot.
Step Two:
On a piece of paper (8x11), demonstrate your analysis of the elements of fiction. You will discuss the
setting, plot, characters and theme. Also, make sure your pictures are colorful, neat, and represent your best
work!
Step Two:
Analyze the elements of fiction in Seedfolks. Please address the following:
SETTING
Write one paragraph (5-8 sentences) describing setting. Use as much detail as possible.
Draw a picture of your favorite setting from the story.
PLOT
Write one paragraph (5-8 sentences) detailing the plot. Remember to include what happens at the
beginning, middle, and end. Make sure to do your own words. Feel free to include any quotes
from the novel that you liked.
CHARACTER
Choose three characters from the story. Write a one-paragraph (5-8 sentences) character
description for each of those characters (3 paragraphs total). Make sure you include details about
their physical appearance, personality and relationships with other characters.
Draw a picture of one of your chosen characters beneath the description.
THEME
A theme is an overall message about life. What is the author trying to tell the reader about human
nature? Explain the theme in a detailed paragraph (5-8 sentences).
Beneath the paragraph, draw a picture to represent the theme.
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