I recently read an article published by Scholastic Books that stated that students need to read at least 4 books during the summer to maintain their academic skills. Reading is definitely a great way to maintain skills and to explore the world.
What I am asking you to do this summer is to keep the other GATE students informed on what you are all reading. Respond back to this message and tell us the name and author of the latest book that you have read, your opinion of the book and why, and rate it by giving it between 1-5 stars (1 star is a horrible book while 5 stars would be an amazing read).
For example, I just read Things That Are by Andrew Clements. I would say, "Things That Are continues the story of Bobby and Alicia and is the 3rd book in the series. I liked the book because it answered many of the questions that I had after I read Things Hoped For. I would give it 3 1/2 stars."
Let everyone know what you are reading! Start reading some of the Rebecca Caudill books if you are having a hard time finding something great to read. I will be reading these this summer so I will let you know what I think!!
HAPPY READING!! HAPPY SUMMER!!!
I just finished the Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. This is an historical fiction novel set during the start of the American Revolution. This gives a different perspective to the war that I had not read about. I would give it 3 stars.
ReplyDeleteSince it is baseball season, I read 2 books about baseball. The One-Handed Catch by MC Auch is the story of a boy who has an accident in which he loses his hand. He learns to overcome his difficulty to play baseball. This is an inspirational story that is based on the real experience of the author's husband. I would give it 3 1/2 stars.
ReplyDeleteThe other baseball book is The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane. I had a connection to this story because the girl throws a knuckleball just like my son does. The message of this novel is to try your hardest and push yourself. I would give it 4 stars.
I just finished Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass. This realistic science fiction novel has a wonderful connection to our Challenger Unit because one of the main character's goal is to discover a comet and name it. I really enjoyed this novel. I would give it 4 stars!!
ReplyDeleteI finished about 10 Reader's Digests, and the first book in the Mysterious Benedict Society Series. By the way Mrs. Farrington, this is your humorous, extrovert, spontaneous former student, Ian Sanchez! Hope I see you this Summer!
ReplyDeleteAs they say in Italy,
Arrivederci! (Goodbye in Italian)