Summer Reading

Sachem 2008 Summer Reading Information

Summer Reading Goals:

Reading and Literacy are year-round and lifelong skills
Reading doesn't end when the school day does
Help to prepare students for September coursework
Serve as a jump start for classroom discussions in the fall

High School Level:

Students are assigned a high interest novel such as recent best sellers that have received national attention

Students are given the assignment and book

Assignments are posted on the building websites:

East HS
North HS - not posted at this time, please see assignment listing on East HS Home Page

Incoming freshman read The Pigman

Sophomores are assigned Tuesdays with Morrie

Juniors read The Five People You Meet in Heaven
More advanced readings are assigned to the Advanced Placement English students
- Junior AP students read Jude the Obscure
- Senior AP students read 1984

Middle School Level:

The Sachem Public Library offers many teen summer activities, through the METAMORPHOSIS program
Coordinated with the Sachem Public Library, entails a “Battle of the Books”, a friendly competition between the schools.
Students are also given follow-up assignments in the fall that center around skills they have learned in class and applied to the summer reading. These skills include character, setting, conflict and theme.
Specific titles are recommended based on varied reading levels
Students who read a minimum of six titles in conjunction with "Battle of the Books" are feted with a movie/snack/ice cream party in the fall
Scholastic offers activities and ideas for students of all grade levels Scholastic's Books for Older Readers (6-8)

Elementary School Level:

ReadWriteThink.org
A great site that includes poetry templates, matching games, pod casts, literacy activities, creating comics and cartoons, a postcard maker, booklists, etc. (Look for the Summer Activities icon on the homepage.)
WordWorld.com
This site is a favorite of parents and teachers! Word World is a PBS show where “words come alive.” The site features e-books that allow children to follow along with the story, word games and other fun word play.
Sachem Public Library
The Sachem Public Library is a valuable summer resources for children and parents. One of the best features on the children’s homepage is Tumblebooks, a program that allows children to hear stories read aloud with text to follow along.
Always a favorite (see below for more Sachem Public Library links)
FunBrain.com
A great site for kids in grades 3-5. Kids can make lists on-line, participate in blogs, read some of their favorite titles (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Brewster Rocket, Amelia Writes Again, etc.) as web books, play literacy games and much more.
Wimpykid.com
A favorite series this year...learn more about the author, read blogs and upcoming news.
Scholastic offers activities and ideas for students of all grade levels. This year’s theme, Summer Reading Buzz allows young people to track their summer reading on the Reader Meter, which translates to books donated to others in need. Students can also send e-cards and check out their “Celebrity Book Buzz”.

Sachem Public Library Summer Reading Program

Children, Teens and Adults (all ages) can join the Public Library's 2008 Summer Reading Club by signing up here. Choose Children, Teen or Adult. The club features: choose your own titles, win great prizes and share in the end of season festivities.