Rising First Grade Students

Titles:

Children are to read all of the books listed below.

v Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

v The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

v The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton

v Are You My Mother by Phillip D. Eastman

Project Guidelines for Each Title:

Children are to complete the activities listed below.

1. Complete the attached Reading Log listing each of the books
2. Green Eggs and Ham Activity – Complete the attached “am” activity. This activity can be found at www.abcteach.com/Reading/seuss/amwords.htm Children may also enjoy “Sam I Am Says” game at www.seussville.com/seussville/games/sam_i_am.html Students should follow the directions and will be tested in the Shockwave game.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity – Children will make their own caterpillar accordion book. Write about, illustrate, and sequence the important events in the story.

**General Comprehension Questions Parents Should Ask Their Children**

When reading with your children this summer, help them understand the information. Here are some questions to help facilitate comprehension and learning. The more time spent discussing a story, the more your child owns it.

Pick one or two of the following questions to focus on with each story.

1. Could this story be true? Why or why not?
2. Where does this story happen?
3. Who is this story about? Tell about him or her.
4. What words would you use to describe the characters?
5. Do you like them? Why or why not?
6. Does the main character have a problem?
7. If so, what causes the problem?
8. How is the problem solved?
9. Do you like the story? Why or why not?
10. How does the title go with the story?
11. Would you like to be anyone in the story? Who? Why?

My Summer Reading Log

(Reading logs are due during the first two weeks of school.)

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Name ____________________ Grade _____ Teacher ___________________

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3. Book Title ___________________________________________________

Author ______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________

4. Book Title ___________________________________________________

Author ______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________

5. Book Title ___________________________________________________

Author ______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________

Green Eggs and Ham

Ham has the “am” sound.

Think of some other words that have the “am” sound. Write them on the lines. Then write a sentence using some of the words.

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