Summer Reading for Rising First Graders

Ways to Enjoy Reading

• Listen to a book being read
• Take turns reading to a friend or parent
• Read the book by yourself and tell someone about your favorite parts
• Record yourself reading the book or parts of the book a second time. Listen to the tape.
• Make a list of the books you have read. Use a code to indicate how you felt about each book.
• Visit the library and explore the section with information books. Select those that interest you.
• Check out a poetry book and make copies of your favorite poems.

Summer Doings

Some at beaches
Are sand-casting;
Some are silly ---
Fighting, rasseling!

Some are swimming,
Camping, hiking;
Some say stick-ball
Is their liking.

Some on bikes are
Gaily speeding;
Some are smarter ---
Summer Reading

William Cole

The listing of books offers book titles that are popular with boys and girls who are entering first grade.

The list is a good place to start your summer reading, but it is only a beginning. Other titles by these authors or other authors offer enjoyable reading.

Knowing how to choose a good book is part of being a good reader. Have fun choosing and reading books this summer.

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Summer Olympics Books