June 2002

Dear Parents and Students

We have selected the following list of books as summer reading for the children entering Grade 3. You are required to read five books and eight poems. After you have read each selection, please record the title and author on the Required Reading Book Log or Required Reading Poetry Log. Also, be sure to have your parents sign the logs after you have read each book and poem.

Please read the following two required books:

One book from the Recommended Reading List

Read eight poems from the books on the Recommended Poetry Reading List. (These poems do not have to be from eight different books.)

You are also required to complete the three activities in this packet.

Activity 1: For the book, Eagles: Lions of the Sky, please complete the "Eagles Poster" activity.

Activity 2: For the book, Birdie's Lighthouse, please complete the "Diary" activity.

Activity 3: After reading the eight poetry selections from the Recommended Poetry Reading List, please
Complete the "Shape Poem" activity.

On the first day of school, please bring your Book Log, Poetry Log, and your three activities with you. We hope that you enjoy reading these excellent children's literature selections. Have a wonderful summer!

The Third Grade Teachers

Recommended Reading List - Grade 3