Read On Jackson. Building Stronger Readers Together Summer Reading. Jackson Public Schools. Grades 3-5. iread! Goal: Name:

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1 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together 2016 Summer Reading Jackson Public Schools Grades 3-5 iread! Name: Goal: Jackson Public Schools

2 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together JPS Mission Jackson Public Schools, an innovative, urban district committed to excel-lence, will provide every student a quality education in partnership with parents and the community. formally One Jackson Many Readers is to prevent sum-mer learning loss and create reading growth. After a five year focused summer read-ing initiative in which One Jackson Many Readers motivated 30,000 readers in the City of Jackson to read 100,000 books. will continue this goal with the implementation of a new slogan and new summer reading titles. Goals have been changed to correlate with the new slogan. Goals of : Engage 30,000 readers with 100,000 books Carry on the culture of reading across the City of Jackson Provide support to scholars to enhance academic gains and future life successes. Students are required to read three books and complete a summary of each book read during the summer months. One required title and two books of choice. Citizens across the city of Jackson are asked to read at least three books. This makes it crucial for students to have access to summer reading books, receive help from reading tutors, experience high expectations from parents, and encouragement from their communities. Jackson Public Schools and its partners invited the entire com-munity to help reach the goal of 30,000 readers and 100,000 books read. Parents and citizens were asked to model reading and encourage their scholars to read. will continue a successful reading initiative and invite everyone to join this citywide reading movement and continue to Read On.

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5 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together Jackson Public School District Summer Reading Required Books 2016 K-12 JPS Summer Reading Titles GRADE BOOK TITLES K Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin 1 Lilly s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes 2 Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann 3 The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron 4 Frindle by Andrew Clements 5 The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis 6 Wonder by R. J. Palacios 7 Monster by Walter Dean Myers 8 Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra by Wendy Lichtman 9 Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis 10 Blood is Thickers by Paul Langan 11 Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes 12 Jubilee by Margaret Walker-Alexander Advanced Academic Programs Casey, Davis, McWillie, Power APAC, Bailey, Northwest, Jim Hill, and Murrah Note: Academic Program schools may recommend that additional books are read during the summer in preparation for course work during the upcoming school year. Those listed below are the minimum books required by the district for each grade level and program. GRADE BOOK TITLES K The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Iza Trapani 1 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak 2 The Firekeeper s Son by Linda Sue Park 3 Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran 4 Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary Book I by Suzanna Selfors 5 The Lion Who Stole My Arm by Nicola Davies 6 Fish In A Tree by Mullaly Hunt 7 A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park 8 Black Boy by Richard Wright 9 The Moon is Down by John Steinback 10 Gathering of Old Men by Ernest Gaines 11 (AP & IB) 12 (AP) 12 (IB) 1984 by George Orwell Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad King Lear by William Shakespeare All students are also required to read at least two additional books of choice. For maximum benefit and incentives, students are encouraged to read and complete reading logs for many, many books!

6 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together Jackson Public School District Summer Reading Guidelines 2016 (Students in IB, APAC, and AP, please see additional information from your host school.) 3 All students are expected to read AT LEAST THREE BOOKS and complete a log for each. Log pages are provided in this booklet. If you prefer, you may use your own notebook or write logs on a computer, a page for duplication has been added for copying purposes. Each student reads and writes a log for the one book title required for the grade level he/she will enter in August Each student then chooses at least two additional books to read from any source on any topic and writes a log on each. After completing the minimum of three books, students are encouraged to continue reading and writing logs. The Reading Record of all logs is due in August when school starts. 3 Summer reading is fun and helps students grow academically. Additionally, students who read will earn positive results: Students who read and write logs beyond three books will be invited to participate in their school celebration in August. Students who continue to read and write logs beyond three books will earn additional incentives. Elementary students who read and log twenty or more books will be invited to the Summer Reading Party at the Mississippi Children s Museum (MCM) in September and may earn additional prizes. Middle and high school students who read and log twelve or more books will be invited to Summer Reading Celebrations/Events sponsored by the JPS District. 3 Students are encouraged to enroll in the summer reading program at any branch of the Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS). Books read in the library program will count for JPS as well. Set a high goal and read lots of books this summer! 3 In August under a teacher s direction, students will complete either a written test or a project on the book required for their grade level and will receive a test grade. Projects are NOT to be completed over the summer. 3 Adults are invited to become JPS summer readers as well! Read at least three books, one selected from the required list. If Summer Reading Log is to be considered for school tally, all logs are due August 26, Students can also read and log books from myon Reader. Contact your students school for more information or login to

7 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together The more you read, the more you grow! Additionally, to encourage you to read, the adults around you are providing incentives as described below. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GOAL INCENTIVE PROVIDER Minimum: 3 Books and Logs (including the required title) Jackson Public School District Summer Reading Goals and Incentives Invitation to your school s reading celebration in August Your School All books beyond the minimum earn extra credit in JPS on Term 1 grades 9 Books and Logs Additional incentive Your School 20 Books and Logs Invitation to the Summer Reading Celebration in September 30 Books and Logs Additional incentive at the Summer Reading Party at MCM in September 40 or More Books and Logs Your name will be entered in in a drawing to win an ereader MCM and JPS District Office MCM and JPS District Office MCM and JPS District Office SECONDARY STUDENTS GOAL INCENTIVE PROVIDER Minimum: 3 Books and Logs Invitation to your school s reading celebration in Your School (including the required title) August All books beyond the minimum earn extra credit in JPS on Term 1 grades 6 Books and Logs Additional Incentive Your School 12 Books and Logs Invitation to Summer Reading Celebration JPS District Office and Donors 25 or More Books and Logs Your name will be entered in the drawing to win an ereader JPS District Office and Donors HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GOAL INCENTIVE PROVIDER Minimum: 3 Books and Logs Invitation to your school s reading celebration in Your School (including the required title) August All books beyond the minimum earn extra credit in JPS on Term 1 grades 6 Books and Logs Additional Incentive Your School 12 Books and Logs Invitation to Summer Reading sponsored Events JPS District Office and Donors To receive incentives across the summer, you can go to your local library and enroll in their summer program. Your whole family can sign up and read together. The Jackson Hinds Library System has partnered with JPS. The librarians know how to help you find books you like, fill out your logs, and keep your records. They often give out prizes to students who read and have a party in July for everyone who completes their program.

8 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together Jackson Public School District Directions for Summer Reading Log 1. Read your book, either by yourself or with another person. If possible, reread parts that you especially like or that seem most important. 2. Think about your book. If possible, talk to another person about some or all of these questions: What scene in the book stands out in your memory? What was the main character like? Did the main character change during the book? Was there a problem and how was it solved? What would you have done if you had been in the story? What new thing did you learn in this book? Does the story remind you of something that happened to you? If so, how is your experience like the book? 3. Complete a Log Entry. A. Write the title and author of your book. B. In the box, use the ideas you thought about and talked about: a. Write a summary of the book that includes the beginning, middle, and end. OR b. Write your reflections on one or more of the questions listed in step 2. NOW YOU ARE READY TO READ ANOTHER BOOK! Sample Response Log

9 SUMMER READING RECORD Logs Grades 3-5 Student s Name: 1 Title Author Summary or Reflection

10 SUMMER READING RECORD Logs Grades 3-5 Student s Name: 2 Title Author Summary or Reflection

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12 Student s Name: SUMMER READING RECORD Logs Grades 3-5 For duplication purposes only. If student wants to read for additional incentives. Title Author Summary or Reflection For duplication purposes only. If student wants to read for additional incentives.

13 SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together Jackson Public School District Adult Reading Record Students, talk to your parents, your neighbors, your relatives, your church leaders, your doctor, your dentist, and other adults you trust about what they are reading. Ask them if they wll help Jackson meet its goals! We need 30,000 readers who have all read one of the required books and at least two more of their choice. If adults read books and list them for you, it will help your school meet its goals! If you run out of room, you can use additional paper and add it to this booklet. Name of Adult Title of Book Author

14 Jackson Public School District Teacher Record (To be completed by the student s teacher) Student s Name: Grade: Does this student qualify as a Reader? Yes No To be a Reader and eligible for the school celebration, both criteria must be met: Required book completed with log entry At least two additional books completed with log entries How many additional books were read with logs completed? Are there any adult readers listed in this booklet? Major Partners Jackson Public Schools SCHOLARS TEACHERS PRINCIPALS ADMINISTRATORS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Building Stronger Readers Together

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