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Summer Reading
SUMMER READING LISTS, GUIDELINES, RUBRICS
GRADES K-5
2022 Summer Reading Guidelines - Grades K-5 (PDF)
Summer Reading Log - Grades K-12 (PDF) (RTF)
Summer Reading Tic Tac Toe - Grades K-5 (PDF) (RTF)
Summer Reading Bucket List Calendar - Grades K-5 (PDF)
Grades K-2 Summer Reading Rubric (PDF)
Grades 3-5 Summer Reading Rubric (PDF)
GRADES 6-8
2022 Summer Reading Guidelines - Grades 6-12 (PDF)
Summer Reading Log - Grades K-12 (PDF) (RTF)
Summer Reading Rubric - Grades 6-8 (PDF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 6 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 7 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 8 (PDF) (RTF)
GRADES 9-12
2022 Summer Reading Guidelines - Grades 6-12 (PDF)
Summer Reading Log - Grades K-12 (PDF) (RTF)
Summer Reading Rubric - Grades 9-12 (PDF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 9 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 10 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 11 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 12 (PDF) (RTF)
*CLICK HERE for information about the Student PLAY (PINES Library Access for Youth) Program; free online and in-person library checkout for all RCPS students with NO late fees.
GUIDELINES
Dear RCPS Families,
Summer is almost here and during this time, we want students to find an escape in reading books! This summer, Rockdale County Public Schools has made it a priority to keep our students engaged in reading by implementing a Summer Reading Challenge. We are excited to share the theme for this summer’s reading challenge “Rockdale Reads: Rockdale Strong.” To provide opportunities for our students to experience learning leaps over the summer, the RCPS Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to “be Rockdale strong” in developing a lifelong reading habit. The suggested reading time for this challenge is 20 minutes a day for students in grades K-12. Students are required to record the number of minutes read on the Summer Reading Log. Students are also encouraged to select one of the OPTIONAL engagement activities.
In partnership with our local library and our district media specialists, students will have digital access to a variety of reading materials including novels, magazines, and audio books of their choice to support the RCPS Summer Reading Challenge. When choosing books, be sure that they are just right — not too hard and not too easy, and that they match your child's age, interests, and abilities.
We look forward to seeing just how many minutes our students can log over the summer months. Students who rise to the challenge of “being Rockdale strong” by participating in the Summer Reading Challenge will be recognized on the school level, as well as the district level for meeting summer reading goals. The completed Summer Reading Log and selected OPTIONAL engagement activity should be turned in to your student’s English Language Arts teacher during the first two weeks of the upcoming school year.
The benefits of RCPS’ summer reading program:
• Students are motivated to read and develop positive attitudes about reading.
• Students maintain their reading skills during summer vacation.
• Students have a choice to select what they want to read.
For more information on the Summer Reading Guidelines, Rubrics, and , please visit our district website, www.rockdaleschools.org/summerreading, or contact Dr. Sha’Ronda McRae, Coordinator for English Language Arts (
[email protected]).
KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE
Summer Reading Choice Board
ALL students have the option of selecting their summer reading text from a variety of online resources to complete their
Summer Reading Log.
READING RUBRICS
All students will receive TWO grades for submitting the Reading Log and Engagement Task.
Grades K-2 Summer Reading Rubric (PDF) (RTF)
Grades 3-5 Summer Reading Rubric (PDF) (RTF)
ENGAGEMENT TASK #1
Bucket List Coloring Calendar
Use the reading “Bucket List” to select a daily reading activity. Be sure to use the calendar to color each day you read a book with help or alone for 20 minutes.
Summer Reading Bucket List Calendar - Grades K-5 (PDF)
ENGAGEMENT TASK #2
Reading Tic Tac Toe
Students can choose an open square on the tic-tac-toe board each week.
Summer Reading Tic Tac Toe - Grades K-5 (PDF) (RTF)
ENGAGEMENT TASK #3
Storyboard
Retell the story in your own words. Create a storyboard with at least 5-10 panels. There will be one panel for each of the following parts of the novel:
Grades K-2 : setting, characters, (beginning, middle, end).
Grades 3-5 : (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution).
Your panel must be detailed and colorful. Under each of the panels, write a brief summary of the events in that section. If you would like to create this digitally, please see the link below:
https://www.storyboardthat.com
FREE ONLINE READING RESOURCES
Conyers-Rockdale Nancy Guinn Memorial Library and Participating PINES Library Partners:
STEP 1: Register for a Library Card
Need a Rockdale County LIBRARY card?
Click here or visit
https://conyersrockdalelibrary.org/
STEP 2: Access Free Online Resources through Conyers Rockdale Library website: conyersrockdalelibrary.org
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Book Collection: Nonfiction (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbnf) - Nonfiction book chapters for students
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e-READ KIDS (Baker & Taylor) (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=erkd) - provides access to 15,000 eBooks and e-Audio titles for readers from kindergarten to 4th grade.
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eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCO) (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbk8) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
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eBook High School Collection (EBSCO) (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbgh) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
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NoveList K-8 Plus (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zkpe) - Fiction and nonfiction book recommendations for K-8
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NoveList Plus (https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zkpl) - Fiction and nonfiction book recommendations
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WorldCat (https://www.worldcat.org/) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
Additional online reading resources:
• Register for
READCamp (https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/readcamp/)
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www.gutenberg.org - Gutenberg Press has over 60,000 e-books to choose from-
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https://openlibrary.org/ - digital library
Disclaimer: Rockdale County Public Schools (“District”) is providing links to third-party websites or resources that are not maintained by the District webserver (“External Sites”). If you click the links to the External Sites listed below, then you agree and acknowledge that the District: 1. Has provided these links to External Sites for your convenience only; 2. Has no control over these External Sites; 3. Is not responsible for the availability of these External Sites; and 4. Does not endorse these External Sites and it is not responsible or liable for any content, advertisements, products, or other materials on or made available from these External Sites. Further, you acknowledge and agree that the District shall not be responsible or liable, either directly or indirectly, for any error, damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through these External Sites.
6th - 12th GRADE
Summer Reading Choice Board
ALL students have the option of selecting their summer reading text from a variety of online resources to complete their Summer Reading Log.
6th - 8th GRADE RECOMMENDED READING LISTS
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 6 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 7 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 8 (PDF) (RTF)
6th - 8th GRADE READING RESOURCES & LINK
Students can access digital resources through the RCPS
Classlink landing page (use your school network login) without any additional username or password requirements:
a. E-books: Follett Destiny Discover
b. Journal Articles: GALILEO
6TH - 8TH GRADE READING RUBRIC
Summer Reading Rubric - Grades 6-8 (PDF) (RTF)
9th - 12th GRADE RECOMMENDED READING LISTS
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 9 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 10 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 11 (PDF) (RTF)
2022 Summer Reading List - Grade 12 (PDF) (RTF)
9th - 12th READING RESOURCES & LINKS
Students can access digital resources through the RCPS
Classlink landing page (using your school network login) without any additional username or password requirements:
a. myON: from the RCPS CLASSLINK app
b. E-books: Follett Destiny Discover
c. Journal Articles: GALILEO
9TH - 12TH GRADE READING RUBRIC
Summer Reading Rubric - Grades 9-12 (PDF) (RTF)
ENGAGEMENT TASK #1
Critic's Blog
Write a blog to persuade someone to read your book or dissuade someone from reading your book. Using specific details, explain why you did or did not enjoy reading this book. In addition, be sure to include details that explain the type of reader for whom the book was written, i.e. athletes, nature-lovers, mystery-readers, risk-takers, etc. Although you may not have liked your book, the author must have had someone in mind when writing it. Your written blog must be at least 3 paragraphs with 5-8 sentences in each.
NOTE: If you would like to record your blog, please access your FlipGrid app in
CLASSLINK.
ENGAGEMENT TASK #2
Soundtrack
Create a soundtrack for the novel. Choose songs from multiple genres of music that fit - theme, setting, characters, conflict, tone/mood of the novel or a specific part, a specific plot event, etc. You will need 8-10 songs from multiple genres (pop, hip-hop, rap, country, rock, etc.) and 8-10 quotes that support the theme or central idea. For each song, you need the title of the song, the artist’s name, and a paragraph describing how the song fits the novel, using specific text evidence and page number. Consider choosing one quote each from the beginning, middle, and end of the book to ensure you identify an appropriate and logical theme or main idea. Each paragraph should be at least 5-8 sentences long.
ENGAGEMENT TASK #3
Storyboard
Retell the story in your own words. Create a storyboard with 6-12 panels. There will be one panel for each of the following parts of the novel: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Your panel must be detailed and colorful. Under each of the panels, you need to write a summary of the events in that section (25-50 words).
If you would like to create this digitally, please see the link below:
https://www.storyboardthat.com/
FREE ONLINE READING RESOURCES
Available through Conyers-Rockdale Nancy Guinn Memorial Library and participating PINES Library Partners:
STEP 1: Register for a Library Card
Need a Rockdale County LIBRARY card?
Click here or go to to
https://conyersrockdalelibrary.org
STEP 2: Access Free Online Resources through Conyers Rockdale Library website:
conyersrockdalelibrary.org
•
Book Collection: Nonfiction (
https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbnf)- Nonfiction book chapters for students
•
eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCO) (
https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbk8) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
•
eBook High School Collection (EBSCO) (
https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbgh) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
•
NoveList Plus (
https://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zkpl) - Fiction and nonfiction book recommendations
•
WorldCat (
https://www.worldcat.org) - eBooks, multidisciplinary
Additional online reading resources:
• Register for
READCamp (https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/readcamp/)
•
http://www.gutenberg.org - Gutenberg Press has over 60,000 e-books to choose from-
•
https://openlibrary.org - digital library
Disclaimer: Rockdale County Public Schools (“District”) is providing links to third-party websites or resources that are not maintained by the District webserver (“External Sites”). If you click the links to the External Sites listed above, then you agree and acknowledge that the District:
1. Has provided these links to External Sites for your convenience only;
2. Has no control over these External Sites;
3. Is not responsible for the availability of these External Sites; and
4. Does not endorse these External Sites and it is not responsible or liable for any content, advertisements, products, or other materials on or made available from these External Sites.
Further, you acknowledge and agree that the District shall not be responsible or liable, either directly or indirectly, for any error, damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through these External Sites.
SUMMER READING LISTS
6th Grade Summer Reading List:
"Miracle’s Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
"My Family Divided" by Diane Guerrero
"The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
"Rules" by Cynthia Lord
"Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan
"Zane and the Hurricane" by Rodman Philbrick
"Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" by Bethany Hamilton
"2001: A Space Odyssey" by Arthur C. Clarke
"The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
7th Grade Summer Reading List:
"The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
"Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
"The Length of a String" by Elissa Weissman
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams Garcia
"Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
"Won’t Know till I Get There" by Walter Dean Myers
"We Were There, Too!" by Phillip Hoose
"The Wonder of Charlie Ann" by Kimberly Newton Fusco
"Seeing Redd" by Frank Beddor
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne
8th Grade Summer Reading List:
"Golden Boy" by Tara Sullivan
"This Journal Belongs to Ratchet" by Nancy J. Cavanaugh
"Revolution" by Deborah Wiles
"Discovering Wes Moore" by Wes Moore
"Everything in the Universe" by Tracy Holczer
"With Their Eyes: September 11th-The View from a High School at Ground Zero" edited by Annie Thoms and Taresh Batra.
"Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
"The Beekeeper’s Apprentice" by Laurie R. King
"The Winter Room" by Gary Paulsen
9th Grade Summer Reading List:
"Navigating Early" by Clare Vanderpool
"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki
"We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball" by Kadir Nelson
"Outcasts United: The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team that Changed a Town" by Warren St. John
"Chasing Lincoln’s Killer" by James L. Swanson
"Whale Talk" by Cris Crutcher
"Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider" by Jean Fritz
"Boy: Tales of Childhood" by Roald Dahl
10th Grade Summer Reading List:
"Warcross" by Lu Marie
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" by Sean Covey
"Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
"An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio" by Judith Ortiz Cofer
"A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
"Million-Dollar Throw" by Mike Lupica
"The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
"They All Laughed . . . From Light Bulbs to Lasers" by Ira Flatow
"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
"1968, The Year America Grew Up" by Michael T. Kaufman
11th Grade Summer Reading List:
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by Jonathon Safran Foer
"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
"I am Malala: Girl Who Stood Up for Education" by Malala Yousafzai and Christine Lamp
"A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig
"Rebound: The Odyssey of Michael Jordan" by Bob Greene
"The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
"10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America" by Steven M. Gillon
"The Newcomers" by Helen Thorpe
12th Grade Summer Reading List:
"The Scar Boys" by Len Vlahos
"LOL…OMG" by Matt Ivester
"The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
"Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science" by John Fleischman
"Indentured: The Battle to End the Exploitation of College Athletes" by Joe Nocera and Ben Strauss
"The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas Stanley and William Danko
Summer Math
Click here for optional Summer Math activities.
Summer Meals
Click here for the free summer meals program for children and teens called "Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale".
RCPS Summer Programs
Click here for more RCPS Summer Programs, Enrichment, Bridge Programs, STEAM Programs, virtual classes for credit, Credit Recovery, and more.