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Lawrence Summer Reading

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Summer Reading Challenge

10 Things You Can Do to Raise a Reader
Parents are a child's first teacher, and there are many simple things you can do every day to share the joy of reading while strengthening your child's literacy skills.
Parents, Caregivers & Kids
Check this out !! Listen to some fabulous kids stories read by celebrity readers.

Fifth Grade book selections

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Clean Getaway

Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with this New York Times bestseller and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem—his G'ma included.
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My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich

Harlem is an exciting and terrifying place for a sheltered girl from Hunstville, and Ebony-Grace’s first instinct is to retreat into her imagination. But soon 126th Street begins to reveal that it has more in common with her beloved sci-fi adventures than she ever thought possible, and by summer's end, Ebony-Grace discovers that Harlem has a place for a girl whose eyes are always on the stars.
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Soldier Dogs #1

The paw-biting start to a thrilling new adventure series perfect for fans of Max and the I Survived books, inspired by the brave military dogs who helped our troops win World War II.
Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

Sixth Grade Book Selections

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Merci Suarez Changes Gears

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina.
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Ghost

Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Track series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds.
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The Crossover

“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering,” raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood—he’s got mad beats, too, which help him find his rhythm when it’s all on the line.

Jason Reynolds reads chapter one of his book Ghost

Jason Reynolds reads from Ghost
Math skills worksheets
FREE - download and print to keep your math skills fresh this summer. Great for students in elementary and middle school.

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How To Draw A Poké Ball Folding Surprise

Check in Next Week

  • We will take a peek at the books grades 7 & 8 received.
  • In the meantime try to read with each other 20 minutes everyday with your beautiful kiddos.
  • Use your Reading Logs - Have them draw a picture of their favorite part & write a sentence to go with it.
  • Students in the upper grades can write a short chapter summary in their Reading Logs
  • Have a great week !!
Why Summer Reading Matters
Start with a Book is designed to help address summer learning loss. The website provides parents, librarians, youth program leaders, and community groups a wide range of free and low-cost resources to help ensure that kids keep learning.
8 Mental and Physical Benefits of Audiobooks
According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks help “build and enhance vital literacy skills such as fluency, vocabulary, language acquisition, pronunciation, phonemic awareness, and comprehension—skills that often boost reading scores.”
Questions to Ask Your Child during Story Time
Ask these questions before, during, and after a story to encourage your young learner to think about the text in a more in-depth way (it’s OK if your child can’t read independently yet!).
Summer is Full of Possibilities
Explore Family-Friendly Activities, Tips and Crafts here. Parents A great Safe Site for Parents and kids ages 2 through 8. Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows! So worth checking out :)
Get the Libby App
Your guide to reading happiness. Brought to you by your local library & built with 💕 by OverDrive. Personal, and easy to use, Libby is great for users of all ages. Use your library card to download free audio. Listen to books wherever, whenever !!
Building Character
A great collection of articles and videos for parents. Topics include Generosity, Forgiveness, Honesty, Grit, Curiousity and Gratitude. Check them out !!
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Ms. Abby Library & Information Specialist

Email: jabbatangelo@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Location: 195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY, USA
Phone: (516)295-7025

Summer Reading #3 July 19 - July 23