Summer Reading Project 2012
Grade 6
Students entering sixth grade will read two books over the summer and complete both Project I
and Project II. A rubric has been attached so students will know how they will be assessed. Both
parts of this project will be collected on the first day of school.
Part I
All students will read Crash by Jerry Spinelli and complete Project I.
Project I
Write a three-paragraph essay using the following format:
 Paragraph 1: a short summary of the novel
 Paragraph 2: what was the author’s purpose/theme?
 Paragraph 3: a personal reflection that includes your reaction to the
book, one personal connection to the novel, and your recommendation of the book
 See attached rubric for assessment guidelines.
Part II
Choose one book from the following list:
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Project II
Create a poster of important events from the novel.
 On one poster, illustrate 4 important events from the novel. These key scenes should
depict important events from the story.
 Under each drawing, use your own words to describe what is going on in the picture and why
it is an important part of the story.
 See attached rubric for assessment guidelines.
Summer Reading Project Rubric 2012
Grade 6
Follow this rubric to achieve your very best grade.
Project I: Three-paragraph essay
(10 pts) ______
Paragraph 1: Write a clear and detailed summary of the story.
(10 pts) ______
Paragraph 2: Explain the author’s purpose/theme with evidence from the
story. Be sure to use examples from the book.
(10 pts) ______
Paragraph 3: Write a personal reaction to the story. Did you like the book?
Did you make any connections to the book? Would you recommend the book to
others?
(5 pts) ______
Word Choice: The subject and verb agree throughout the essay and you used
specific and varied words.
(5 pts) ______
Sentence Fluency: You used a variety of sentences and sentence starters.
Your sentences flow smoothly.
(5 pts) ______
Conventions: There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes. This is
a final draft!
(5 pts) ______
The Basics: Your name, class, and book title are included as a heading.
Project I Total _______
Comments:
Final Grade
Summer Reading Project Rubric 2012
Grade 6
Follow this rubric to achieve your very best grade.
Project II: Important Events
Description: Each scene has a description of what is happening in the picture and why that is
important to the story. Each description is the original thoughts and words of the
student. (5 pts each)
Picture:
______
Scene 1
______
Scene 2
______
Scene 3
______
Scene 4
Each scene is illustrated with original artwork. The pictures are an accurate
representation of the story and the artwork is completed to the best of your ability.
(5 pts each)
______
Scene 1
______
Scene 2
______
Scene 3
______
Scene 4
(5 pts) ______
Conventions: There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes. This is
a final draft!
(5 pts) ______
The Basics: Your project includes your name, the book tile, and the author.
Project II Total  _______
Comments:
Summer Reading Project 2012
Modified
Grade 6
Resource Room students entering sixth grade will read two books over the summer and complete two
projects.
Part 1
All students must read Crash by Jerry Spinelli.
*This book is available on tape at our school library.
Project I
 Write a summary of the novel on the attached form.
 Write your reaction and personal connection to the novel.
Part II
Read one book from the attached list.
Project II
Create a poster of important events from the novel.
 On one poster, illustrate 4 important events from the novel. These key scenes should depict
important events from the story.
 Under each drawing, use your own words to describe what is going on in the picture and why it is an
important part of the story.
 See attached rubric for assessment guidelines.