For
the last Book of the Month, we are reading The
Summer My Father Was Ten by Pat Brisson. In the story, a father tells his daughter
about one particular summer when he played baseball. During a game, he ruins the neighbor’s
garden. The neighbor is upset. So, the next spring, the girl’s father helps
his neighbor plant the new garden. Not only
does he learn about gardening and hard work, but he gains a new friend. This book focuses on many different themes:
helping others, correcting mistakes, and plant life cycles. Enjoy the story and happy summer! J
Continue to visit marlinliteracy.blogspot.com this summer as you will find Book of the Week each Monday. These books will have a variety of themes and will keep students actively reading.
Don't forget to sign up for and participate in the Monroe County Public Library Summer Reading Program, too. Check out their website for more information: mcpl.info/childrens/summer-reading-program-mcpl.
Finally, Mrs. Melnick and Ms. Glenn-Helmer's future 5th and 6th grade Language Arts students are challenged to participate in "The Reading Road Trip" this summer. Those students will record the books they read on a reading log (see below). Reading keeps the mind working!
