Lakewood Catholic Academy - 2007 Summer Reading List - Grade 3

Dear Parents and Incoming Third Graders,

Lakewood Catholic Academy’s Third Grade teachers will initiate a Summer Reading Olympics. This exciting event has four (4) objectives:

1. To encourage our future third graders to develop their reading preferences.
2. To explore new interests in various genres of reading
3. To nurture research and critical thinking skills.
4. To invite our parents and children to experience the world of reading together.

This event presents an easy way to develop a love of reading and its rewards during the summer months. You can use this reading list or you may want to check the libraries list for the best choices for your child. Each student has a chance to earn an Olympic medal for the number of books that he/she is able to read throughout the summer.

A Bronze Medal = 5 books read
A Silver Medal = 10 books read
A Gold Medal = 15 books read

All you have to do is READ! READ! READ! This is a great opportunity to improve reading skills and even discover that reading is your favorite thing to do, if it isn't already! Just think of all the characters that you will meet and the places that you will explore! There is so much out there in the world of reading!

Are you ready for the adventure? Well OK! Here is what you have to do.

Students, please fill out the "My Reading Goals" sheet with your parents. Post these goals where you can see them every day to remind yourself of what you want to accomplish during the Summer Reading Olympics. Included on this page is a Reading Log. This is to be used to keep track pf how much you are reading. Every time you complete a book, enter it in the Reading Log. Be sure that your parent(s) write their initials and the date at the end of each entry. (Parents, please be sure that your child is reading books at or above their reading level.) We encourage you to read chapter books. This event is about reading for fun, not reading to see who can read the most books. Your Reading Log(s) will be collected on the first day of school, August 22, 2007; Reading Logs will not be accepted after that date.

Now get ready to exercise those reading skills! On your mark! Get set! GO FOR THE GOLD!!!!!

3rd Grade
Summer Reading Olympics
2007
Reading List

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

The list is a good place to start the Summer Reading Olympics, but it is only a beginning. Other titles by these authors or other authors also 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!

This list is designed to give our future 3rd graders lots of good reading for summer enjoyment.

Ways To Enjoy Reading

Listen to a book being read aloud.

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 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-castling;

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

Reading Log - PDF FORMAT

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