Non-fiction Assignment
Choose to complete either A or B
A. Biography or Autobiography
1.
Choose and read a biography or
autobiography on a scientist, writer,
politician, head of state, religious
leader, explorer or philosopher.
2.
Take notes about the biography or
autobiography. Be sure to take down the
person’s name, two character traits of
the person, and list quotations from the
book that support the traits (give page
numbers).
3.
Be prepared to complete an assignment
in class based on your notes.
Questions/Further Information
If at ANY point this summer you would
like some additional help or information
about the project, PLEASE contact me!
I can be reached via email at
“jmzdravecky@bcps.k12.md.us”. With it
being summer vacation, it may take me a
couple of days to get back to you. Also,
if you don’t have email feel free to
contact the school at (410) 396-0534.
Even though I will not be working at the
school this summer, you can leave a
message for me and the school will let me
know that you called. Have a safe and fun
summer!
Thomas Jefferson
Elementary Middle School
Summer Reading 2012
6th Grade
B. Other Non-fiction Book
1.
Choose and read a book based on the
list of topics below. These topics will be
covered in your science or social studies
classes next year.
Science
Social
Weather
Solar System
Natural Disasters
The Rock Cycle
Studies
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
2. Take notes. Briefly summarize the topic
and then in complete sentences, write
five facts or things you have learned.
Also, list five technical or new words
unique to the book that you found
interesting.
3. Be prepared to use your notes for an
assignment in class.
Ms. Zdravecky
Language Arts Teacher
jmzdravecky@bcps.k12.md.us
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Dear TJ 6 Grader,
Reading and writing is crucial to your
success in academics and the world
beyond. Therefore, you are required to
complete a summer reading program
before school begins in the fall. These
assignments are meant to keep your
brain sharp and strengthen your skills
before you return to the classroom in
the coming school year.
Details
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Work counts toward your Quarter 1
Project Grade. In accordance with
BCPS grading policy, projects
account for 30% of your overall
grade.
The assignment is due to your
Language Arts teacher the Tuesday
after Labor Day.
You will read and complete
assignments for (3) books: 2 fiction
books of your choice, and a
nonfiction book of your choice.
Choosing Books:
 Do NOT select a book you have
already read
 Select titles that are on or above
your reading level.
 Ask librarians, teachers, and
parents for suggestions for books.
Student Choice MYP Assignment
Read a novel (that you haven’t read before)
of your choice. After you read, complete
the following assignments:
1.
Choose 1 character to use for a
character trait analysis. Be sure to
pay attention to what the character
says, his or her thoughts, actions,
and how other characters interact
with the character.
2. Determine which IB learner profile
attribute the character BEST
embodies. The attributes are:
inquirer, knowledgeable, thinker,
communicator, principled, openminded, caring, risk-taker, balanced
and reflective.
3. Using a separate sheet of paper OR
a computer, write a one page
response explaining which IB
Learner Profile Attribute the
character embodies and why. Your
paper should reference specific
thoughts or actions of the
character.
Fiction Assignment
1. Choose and read one work of fiction
listed below. If you have already read all
of these books, see Ms. Zdravecky as
soon as possible for alternatives.
 Where the Red Fern Grows by
Wilson Rawls
 The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer
(illus.)
 Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
 Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson, Donna
Diamond
 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone by JK Rowling
2. As you read your novel, keep notes.
Write summaries or evaluations of what
you have read as you read.
3. Once you have finished your novel,
complete a plot chart for the novel.
Identify the exposition, rising action,
climax, and resolution. Evaluate the
overall plot of the novel. Was it
enjoyable? Did it entertain? Was it
predictable?