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Henry County School System

Summer Scholar Guides

Kindergarten-8th Grade

Kindergarten Summer Scholar Guide

As our students leave for summer break, we wanted to share some ways that parents can continue to support

their child in math and reading while they are away from school. In each grade level, students work to master

specific academic standards. Below you will find links to the complete reading and math standards for each

grade level.

*A complete list of the Tennessee Academic ELA Standards can be viewed at this webpage:

https://www.tn.gov/education/instruction/academic-standards/english-language-arts-standards.html

*A complete list of the Tennessee Academic Math Standards can be viewed at this webpage:

https://www.tn.gov/education/instruction/academic-standards/mathematics-standards.html

READING and WRITING

One of the easiest ways to support your child academically over the summer is to read with your child each day.

Reading with your child could mean listening to them read to you, taking turns with your child reading pages,

reading the book aloud to your child, or your child reading the book independently. In addition to reading their

favorite fiction books, we would encourage you to read non-fiction books with your child as well. When you read

with your child each day, you can continue to support them by talking with them about what you are reading.

Rhea Public Library is a wonderful resource for checking out books and participating in the summer reading

program when offered. https://www.rheapubliclibrary.org/

Below you will find a few topics that you may discuss with your child as you read with them or after you finish

reading with them.

*Vocabulary: What does that word mean as it is used in the story/text? *How does this book compare to the movie or tv show? How are they alike? How are they different? *Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the story. *Summarize (retell) what has happened in the story/text so far (written or through conversation). *Write regularly. You could have your child write about what they’ve read or summer experiences. Students like to write in a journal and share their writing with you. *Continue to review alphabet letter names and sounds with your child.



https://www.rheapubliclibrary.org/

MATH

Below, you will find a list of some topics from kindergarten math that you could reinforce with your child by

continuing to practice this summer.

*Count to 100 by ones, fives, and tens; Count backwards from 10 *Practice writing the numbers from 0 - 20 *Compare two numbers (up to 10) or two different groups of items using the words greater than, less than, or equal *Solve problems involving adding and subtracting within 10 *Identify the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter and recognize the value of each *Describe the position of objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, between, and next to Listed below are a few examples of math topics that you may work on with your child in preparation for the

challenges of 1st grade.

*Practice counting (at least to 120) and practice counting backwards from 20 *Continue practicing the addition facts that make 10 *Solve real world problems involving addition or subtraction (within 20) *Determine the unknown number in an addition or subtraction problem (Example: 9 + __ = 11 OR ___ - 5 = 3) *Count the value of a set of like coins less than one dollar *Tell and write time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks *Solve problems by adding a 2-digit number to a one digit number within 100 (Example: 42 +7)

Reading Resources

Reading Bear - Reading Bear, is a program to teach beginning readers vocabulary and concepts while systematically introducing all the main phonetic patterns of written English, all using innovative rich media. http://www.readingbear.org/ Storyline Online - Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/ Teach Your Monster to Read - Free game that helps teach beginning reading skills https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Funbrain - Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy https://www.funbrain.com/ Study Island- Free one-year subscription https://www.studyisland.com/parents

http://www.readingbear.org/

https://www.storylineonline.net/

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

https://www.funbrain.com/

https://www.studyisland.com/parents

Suggested Reading List Biscuit Books by Alyssa Satin Capucilla and Pat Schories Pete and Cat Series by James Dean, Teddy Walsh, et al. Pete the Kitty by James Dean Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale and Guy Francis Phonics Readers (sets are available at Wal-Mart and Amazon) Examples: Peppa Phonics Boxed Set Starfall Learn to Read Usborn Phonics Readers

Math Resources

Math Facts Pro - gain up to 10 fluent facts per week https://mathfactspro.com/ Math Playground - give your brain a workout https://www.mathplayground.com/ Funbrain - Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy https://www.funbrain.com/ Math Magician - practice all four operations and print certificates from home http://coolsciencelab.com/math_magic.html

Science Resources

National Geographic Kids - Nat Geo Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through their website https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ NASA Science simulations - All things NASA for kids https://www.knowitall.org/series/nasa-science-simulations Ask Dr. Universe - Dr. Wendy Sue Universe is a very smart cat who investigates tough questions from curious elementary and middle school students. https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/

Social Studies Resources

Smithsonian Museum - visiting a museum this summer https://www.si.edu/kids

https://mathfactspro.com/

https://www.mathplayground.com/


http://coolsciencelab.com/math_magic.html

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

https://www.knowitall.org/series/nasa-science-simulations

https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/

https://www.si.edu/kids

TN History for Kids - read articles about your TN home http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/ Google Earth - A downloadable program that allows users to travel virtually anywhere in the world via the Internet. The program offers tutorials for users, but the features are easy to use and applicable to students from 1st grade and up. https://www.google.com/earth/ Ben’s Guide to the Government- learn about your government https://bensguide.gpo.gov/ ALA’s social science resources - American Library Association’s resources for kids http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences

Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing your child in August!

http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/

https://www.google.com/earth/

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/

http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences

First Grade Summer Scholar Guide

As our students leave for summer break, we wanted to share some ways that parents can continue to support

their child in math and reading while they are away from school. In each grade level, students work to master

specific academic standards. Below you will find links to the complete reading and math standards for each

grade level.





READING and WRITING

One of the easiest ways to support your child academically over the summer is to read with your child each day.

Reading with your child could mean listening to them read to you, taking turns with your child reading pages,

reading the book aloud to your child, or your child reading the book independently. In addition to reading their

favorite fiction books, we would encourage you to read non-fiction books with your child as well. When you read

with your child each day, you can continue to support them by talking with them about what you are reading.

Rhea Public Library is a wonderful resource for checking out books and participating in the summer reading

program when offered. https://www.rheapubliclibrary.org/

Below you will find a few topics that you may discuss with your child as you read with them or after you finish

reading with them.

*Vocabulary: What does that word mean as it is used in the story/text? *How does this book compare to the movie or tv show? How are they alike? How are they different? *Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the story. *Summarize (retell) what has happened in the story/text so far (written or through conversation). *Write regularly. You could have your child write about what they’ve read or summer experiences. Students

like to write in a journal and share their writing with you.




MATH

Below, you will find a list of some topics from 1st grade math that you could reinforce with your child by


*Practice counting (at least to 120) and practice counting backwards from 20 *Continue practicing the addition facts that make 10 *Solve real world problems involving addition or subtraction (within 20) *Determine the unknown number in an addition or subtraction problem (Ex: 9 + __ = 11 OR ___- 5 = 3) *Count the value of a set of like coins less than one dollar *Tell and write time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks *Solve problems by adding a 2-digit number to a one-digit number within 100 (Example: 42 +7) Listed below are a few examples of math topics that you may work on with your child in preparation for the

challenges of 2nd grade.

*Continue to practice addition and subtraction facts *Read & write numbers to 1000 in standard form (125) and word form (one hundred twenty-five) *Solve problems with adding and subtracting within 1000 *Compare 3-digit numbers (using >, <, or =) *Measure the length of an object using a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape *Solve problems involving money (dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies) *Tell and write time in quarter hours and to the nearest five minutes (in a.m. and p.m.) using analog and digital clocks

Reading Resources Reading Bear - Reading Bear, is a program to teach beginning readers vocabulary and concepts while systematically introducing all the main phonetic patterns of written English, all using innovative rich media. http://www.readingbear.org/ Storyline Online - Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/ Teach Your Monster to Read - Free game that helps teach beginning reading skills https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Funbrain - Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy https://www.funbrain.com/ Study Island- Free one-year subscription https://www.studyisland.com/parents






Suggested Reading List I Can Read! Series Frog and Toad Series by Arnold Lobel Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Junie B Jones Series by Barbara Park Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat Henry and Mudge by Cynthis Rylant Cam Jansen Mysteries by David A Adler Fly Guy Series by Tedd Arnold Froggy by Jonathan London Pete and Cat Series by James Dean and Eric Litwin Pinkalicious Series by Victoria Kann Dr. Seuss books

Math Resources


Science Resources










Smithsonian Museum - visiting a museum this summer https://www.si.edu/kids TN History for Kids - read articles about your TN home http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/ Google Earth - A downloadable program that allows users to travel virtually anywhere in the world via the Internet. The program offers tutorials for users, but the features are easy to use and applicable to students from 1st grade and up. https://www.google.com/earth/ Ben’s Guide to the Government- learn about your government https://bensguide.gpo.gov/ ALA’s social science resources - American Library Association’s resources for kids http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences







Second Grade Summer Scholar Guide

As our students leave for summer break, we wanted to share some ways that parents can continue to

support their child in math and reading while they are away from school. In each grade level, students

work to master specific academic standards. Below you will find links to the complete reading and math

standards for each grade level.





READING and WRITING

One of the easiest ways to support your child academically over the summer is to read with your child

each day. Reading with your child could mean listening to them read to you, taking turns with your child

reading pages, reading the book aloud to your child, or your child reading the book independently.

Dedicating just 20 minutes a day to reading will academically benefit your child. In addition to reading

their favorite fiction books, we would encourage you to read non-fiction books with your child as well.

When you read with your child each day, you can continue to support them by talking with them about

what you are reading. Rhea Public Library is a wonderful resource for checking out books and

participating in the summer reading program when offered. https://www.rheapubliclibrary.org/

Below you will find a few topics that you may discuss with your child as you read with them or after you

finish reading with them.

*Vocabulary: What does that word mean as it is used in the story/text? *How does this book compare to the movie or tv show? How are they alike? How are they different? *Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the story. *Summarize (retell) what has happened in the story/text so far (written or through conversation). *Write regularly. You could have your child write about what they’ve read or summer experiences.

Students like to write in a journal and share their writing with you.




MATH

Below, you will find a list of some topics from 2nd grade math that you could reinforce with your child by


*Continue to practice addition and subtraction facts *Read & write numbers to 1000 in standard form (125) and word form (one hundred twenty-five) *Solve problems with adding and subtracting within 1000 *Compare 3-digit numbers (using >, <, or =) *Measure the length of an object using a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape *Solve problems involving money (dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies) *Tell and write time in quarter hours and to the nearest five minutes (in a.m. and p.m.) using analog and digital clocks Listed below are a few examples of math topics that you may work on with your child in preparation for

the challenges of 3rd grade.

*Solving problems using addition & subtraction (within 1000) and multiplication & division (within 100) *Tell & write time to the nearest minute from a clock (analog and digital clocks) *Solve problems with elapsed time *Find area & perimeter of rectangles (whole number side lengths & widths) *Solve two-step, real world problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division *Multiplication math facts

Reading Resources

Reading Bear - Reading Bear, is a program to teach beginning readers vocabulary and concepts while systematically introducing all the main phonetic patterns of written English, all using innovative rich media. http://www.readingbear.org/ Storyline Online - Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/ Teach Your Monster to Read - Free game that helps teach beginning reading skills https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ Funbrain - Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics, and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy https://www.funbrain.com/ Study Island- (2020-2021) Free one-year subscription https://www.studyisland.com/parents






Suggested Summer Reading List: Flat Stanley Series by Jeff Brown Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty Polly Diamond and the Magic Book by Alice Kuipers Slug Days by Sara Leach The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Badness of Badgers by John Dougherty Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Fly Guy Series by Tedd Arnold Magic School Bus Series by Joanna Cole and Polly Adams Geronimo Stilton Series by Elizabetta Dami A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy Who Would Win? Series by Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster What If You had….Series by Sandra Markle and Howard McWilliam Judy Moody by Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds Mr. Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard Nancy Clancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser Amedlia Bedelia by Peggy Parish Horrible Harry by Suzy Kline and Frank Remkiewicz Stink by Megan McDonald

Math Resources






Science Resources



Smithsonian Museum - visiting a museum this summer https://www.si.edu/kids TN History for Kids - read articles about your TN home http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/ Google Earth - A downloadable program that allows users to travel virtually anywhere in the world via the Internet. The program offers tutorials for users, but the features are easy to use and applicable to students from 1st grade and up. https://www.google.com/earth/ Ben’s Guide to the Government- learn about your government https://bensguide.gpo.gov/ ALA’s social science resources - American Library Association’s resources for kids http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences










Third Grade Summer Scholar Guide

As our students leave for summer break, we wanted to share some ways that parents can continue to

support their child in math and reading while they are away from school. In each grade level, students

work to master specific academic standards. Below you will find links to the complete reading and math

standards for each grade level.





READING and WRITING

One of the easiest ways to support your child academically over the summer is to have them read at

least 20 minutes a day. In addition to reading their favorite fiction books, encourage your child to read

more non-fiction books. When your child reads each day, you can continue to support them by talking

with them about what they are reading. Rhea Public Library is a wonderful resource for checking out

books and participating in the summer reading program when offered.


Below you will find a few topics that you may discuss with your child as you read with them or after

they read.

*Vocabulary: What does that word mean as it is used in the story/text? *How does this book compare to the movie or tv show? How are they alike? How are they different? *Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the story. *Summarize (retell) what has happened in the story/text so far (written or through conversation). *Write regularly. You could have your child write about what they’ve read or write about their summer

experiences. Students like to write in a journal and share their writing with you.




MATH

Below, you will find a list of some topics from 3rd grade math that you could reinforce with your child by


* Solving problems using addition & subtraction (within 1000) and multiplication & division (within 100) *Tell & write time to the nearest minute from a clock (analog and digital clocks) *Solve problems with elapsed time *Find area & perimeter of rectangles (whole number side lengths & widths) *Solve two-step, real world problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division Listed below are a few examples of math topics that you may work on with your child in preparation for

the challenges of 4th grade.

*Continue to practice math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division) *Solve real world problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers *Reading & writing whole numbers; Comparing two whole numbers (>, <, or =) *Solving real world problems by adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators *Know & apply formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles in real world problems *Measure & estimate to determine relative size of measurement units for length, liquid volume, & mass/weight of an object (customary and/or metric units); Example: What unit of measure is most appropriate when measuring the length of a car? (inches, feet, miles)

Reading Resources

Project Gutenberg- free books to read https://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/ Lit2Go- free collection of online stories and poems in mp3 format https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/ ReadWriteThink- collection of activities K-12 all content areas http://www.readwritethink.org/ Freerice - answer questions to have rice donated to countries around the world http://freerice.com/user/login Dreamscape - combines strategy and reading passages to create a reading aligned game (requires a free account to login) www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape Readworks - free content for students (requires a free account to login) https://www.readworks.org/ Study Island- Free one-year subscription https://www.studyisland.com/parents

https://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/

https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/

http://www.readwritethink.org/

http://freerice.com/user/login

http://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape

https://www.readworks.org/


Suggested Summer Reading List: Stuart Little by E.B. White Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Flat Stanley Series by Jeff Brown Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater Freckle Juice by Judy Blume The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh The Box Car Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner Who Would Win? By Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster Who Was…Series-Various Authors Who Was Anne Frank? by Ann Abramson Who Was Kobe Bryant? by Ellen Labrecque Who Was Sally Ride? by Megan Stine Who Was Queen Elizabeth? by June Eding Who Was Galileo? by Patricia Brennan Demuth Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene Geronimo Stilton Series by Geronimo Stilton Thea Stilton Series by Thea Stilton

Math Resources Math Facts Pro - gain up to 10 fluent facts per week https://mathfactspro.com/ Math Playground - give your brain a workout https://www.mathplayground.com/ Funbrain - https://www.funbrain.com/ Math Magician - practice all four operations and print certificates from home http://coolsciencelab.com/math_magician Khan Academy- free lessons tailored to individual needs (requires google account) https://www.khanacademy.org/ XtraMath- free program to help master the basic operations of math (requires account to login) https://xtramath.org/ Prodigy - free curriculum aligned math game (requires account to login) www.prodigygame.com




http://coolsciencelab.com/math_magician

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://xtramath.org/

http://www.prodigygame.com/

Science Resources

National Geographic Kids- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Go Lab - fun Science experiments http://www.golabz.eu/labs NASA Science simulations- https://www.knowitall.org/series/nasa-science-simulations? Exploratorium- explore, imagine, wonder https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/websites Code.org - give coding a try this summer https://code.org/ PHET Interactive Simulations - https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/new


iCivics -engage in meaningful civics learning https://www.icivics.org/games Smithsonian Museum - visiting a museum this summer https://www.si.edu/kids TN History for Kids - read articles about your TN home http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/ Ben’s Guide to the Government- learn about your government - https://bensguide.gpo.gov/ ALA’s social science resources - American Library Association’s resources for kids http://gws.ala.org/category/social-sciences



http://www.golabz.eu/labs


https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/websites

https://code.org/

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/new

https://www.icivics.org/games





Fourth Grade Summer Scholar Guide

What you learned this year that you need to keep practicing:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Read text accurately and with expression to support comprehension

• Retell a story in your own words

• Explain the relationships and interactions among individuals, events, and ideas

• Write multiple paragraphs that include a main idea, details, and a conclusion

• Know and apply basic grammar rules

MATH

• Use math operations (+, -, x, ÷) with whole numbers) to solve problems

• Round, compare (>,<,=), and understand the value of each digit for whole numbers up

to 1,000,000

• Understand equivalent fractions and compare

• Understand decimal notation for fractions and compare decimal fractions Ex. 3/10= 0.3

SCIENCE • Understand the impact of animal populations or a species on the environment

• Use science tools to collect data

• Understand renewable and nonrenewable energy

• Research topics using grade-level science articles

SOCIAL STUDIES • Gather, examine, organize, and communicate information from primary/secondary

sources

• Understand the U.S. Constitution, including writers, events leading to, and ideas

embedded within

• Learn about Westward expansion, impact on Native Americans

• Understand U.S. industrial economy: prior to and during Civil War and Reconstruction

Places to Learn this Summer:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ● Read, Write, Think

● NewsELA

● CommonLit

● Public Library Books

MATH

● Mathgames.com

● Mathplayground.com

● Brain Pop

● Prodigy

SCIENCE ● Mr. Betts Youtube Channel

● Bill Nye Youtube

● Magic School Bus Youtube

● Brain Pop

● Generation Genius

SOCIAL STUDIES ● History for Kids Website

● Khan Academy

Our 4th grade teachers suggest the following for summer reading: The World According to Humphfrey- Betty Birney I Survived Series- Lauren Tarshis Mister Stormalong- Anne Burnett Malcolmson

http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/3-4/

https://newsela.com/

https://www.commonlit.org/en/parents_and_guardians


https://www.mathgames.com/


https://www.brainpop.com/

https://www.prodigygame.com/


https://www.generationgenius.com/

https://www.historyforkids.net/


What you will learn next year:


• Identify main idea of a text, explain supporting details


• Integrate information from two or more texts on a topic



MATH

• Read, write, compare (>,<,=), and round decimals

• Perform operations (+, -, x, ÷) with whole numbers and decimals to hundredths or two

decimal places

• Fluently multiply up to three-digit by four-digit numbers

• Perform operations (+, -, x, ÷) with fractions: multiplication of unit fractions by whole

numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.

SCIENCE • Research information about galaxies

• Review graphs/data tables about our solar system

• Make predictions about what would happen if a variable changes

• Ask questions that can be investigated and predict reasonable outcomes

SOCIAL STUDIES • Learn about Industrialization, Gilded Age, Progressivism

• Learn about World War I, 1920s, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War

• Learn about Civil Rights Movement

• Learn Tennessee history pre-statehood; pre-1796-present

• Learn mapping skills: keys, legends, cardinal directions

Fifth Grade Summer Scholar Guide



• Identify main idea of a text, explain supporting details


• Integrate information from two or more texts on a topic



MATH

• Read, write, compare (>,<,=), and round decimals

• Perform operations (+, -, x, ÷) with whole numbers and decimals to hundredths or two

decimal places

• Fluently multiply up to three-digit by four-digit numbers

• Perform operations (+, -, x, ÷) with fractions: multiplication of unit fractions by whole

numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.

SCIENCE • Research information about galaxies

• Review graphs/data tables about our solar system

• Make predictions about what would happen if a variable changes

• Ask questions that can be investigated and predict reasonable outcomes

SOCIAL STUDIES • Learn about Industrialization, Gilded Age, Progressivism

• Learn about World War I, 1920s, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War

• Learn about Civil Rights Movement

• Learn Tennessee history pre-statehood; pre-1796-present

• Learn mapping skills: keys, legends, cardinal directions



● NewsELA

● CommonLit


MATH

● Mathgames.com


● Brain Pop

● Prodigy

SCIENCE ● Mr. Betts Youtube Channel

● Bill Nye Youtube

● Magic School Bus Youtube

● Brain Pop



● Khan Academy

Our 5th grade teachers suggest the following for summer reading: Out of My Mind- Sharon Draper So B It- Sarah Weeks A Long Walk to Water- Linda Park I Survived Series- Lauren Tarshis


https://newsela.com/






https://www.prodigygame.com/






ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Explain how an author conveys the point of view or perspective of the

narrator/characters in a work of fiction

• Analyze whether speakers support their claims with reasons and evidence

• Write a summary of a text

• Use pronouns correctly and explain their function

• Use parentheses, commas, and dashes to set off parenthetical elements

• Use proper spelling. Ex., capitalization of proper nouns

MATH

• Understand, solve problems using ratios and unit rates

• Divide fractions and fluently divide whole numbers

• Understand positive and negative numbers (integers)

• Write, read, evaluate (solve) and rewrite equivalent expressions with variables

• Solve equations with one variable

• Represent relationships between variables using graphs, tables, and equations

SCIENCE • Look for relationships among plants, animals, and climate in various ecosystems

• Compare, critique two arguments on the same topic

SOCIAL STUDIES • Learn mapping skills: keys, legends, cardinal directions • Learn ancient history: Foundations of Human Civilization, Agricultural Revolution;

Proper time designations; Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, Rome

Sixth Grade Summer Scholar Guide


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Explain how an author expresses the point of view/ perspective of the narrator and

characters in a story

• Analyze whether writers support claims/opinions with enough reasons and evidence to

prove their point

• Write summaries of stories and articles

• Use the correct pronoun when writing or speaking

• Use proper spelling including capitalization of proper nouns (specific people, places,

and dates)

MATH

• Understand/solve problems using ratios, unit rates

• Divide fractions and fluently divide whole numbers

• Understand positive and negative numbers (integers)



SCIENCE • Gather examples for how energy flows through ecosystems, earth processes, and

natural resources

• Look for relationships among plants, animals, and climate in various ecosystems

• Compare/critique two arguments on same topic

• Ask questions that arise from careful observation of science in daily life experiences

SOCIAL STUDIES • Gather, examine, synthesize, and communicate information from primary/secondary

sources

• Learn about ancient history: proper time designations, foundations of human

civilization, Ag Revolution

• Learn about ancient Africa, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, India, China, Greece, Rome



● Project Gutenberg

● CommonLit

● No Red Ink


MATH

● Mathgames.com


● Brain Pop

● Khan Academy

SCIENCE ● Crash Course Science Youtube Channel

● Smithsonian Science

● Brain Pop



● Khan Academy

Our 6th grade teachers suggest the following for summer reading: Freak the Mighty, Rodman Philbrick Ungifted, Gordon Korman The Book Scavenger, Jennifer Chambliss Bertman The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin


http://www.gutenberg.org/


https://www.noredink.com/






https://ssec.si.edu/






ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Determine an author’s position/opinion and explain how it differs from others’

alternative claims

• Explain whether a writer’s or speaker’s point is supported with enough details and

evidence

• Analyze how a theme or central idea develops in a text

• Determine meaning of words as they’re used in a text

• Explain the function of phrases and clauses

• Use commas to separate coordinate adjectives

MATH

• Compute unit rates, percent problems, and recognize proportional relationships.

Represent these using equations, graphs, and real-world situations

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers

• Add, subtract, factor (find what to multiply) and rewrite expressions. Ex.: 2y+6 = 2(y+3)

• Solve equations representing real-world situations with two variables

SCIENCE • Communicate information about heredity via writing

• Use scientific reasoning to determine if data supports a claim

• Identify examples of the way advances in the medical field attempt to solve human

problems

SOCIAL STUDIES • Connect continuum of history through all grades

• Learn about world history: Fall of Rome to Age of Exploration

• Learn geography awareness/mapping skills: using keys, legends, compass rose, and

intermediate directions

Seventh Grade Summer Scholar Guide


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Determine an author’s position/opinion, explain how it differs from other people’s

alternative claims

• Explain whether a writer’s or speaker’s point is supported with enough evidence

• Write a story with a detailed setting (time and place) and dialogue (discussion) between

characters

• Analyze how a theme or central idea develops in a text • Determine meaning of words as they’re used in a text

MATH • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers • Add, subtract, factor and rewrite expressions • Solve equations that represent real-world situations with two variables



• Solve inequalities representing real-world situations

SCIENCE • Read multiple publications to determine possible bias

• Investigate types of animal and plant adaptations

• Describe how elements on the periodic table, or compounds made from them, are

present in everyday life

• Explain how energy flows through living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem


sources

• Learn world history: Fall of Rome, Age of Exploration

• Learn geography mapping skills: keys, legends, compass rose, and intermediate

directions




● CommonLit

● No Red Ink


MATH

● Mathgames.com


● Brain Pop

● Khan Academy



● Brain Pop



● Khan Academy

Our 7th grade teachers suggest the following for summer reading: Freak the Mighty, Rodman Philbrick Ungifted, Gordon Korman The Book Scavenger, Jennifer Chambliss Bertman The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin The False Prince. Jennifer Neilsen The Great Trouble, Deborah Hopkinson
















ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Determine how characters interact over the course of a story to develop a theme

• Analyze how word choices impact meaning and tone

• Determine how particular sentences and paragraphs add meaning to an article or story •

Notice how modern stories include allusions (refer to famous or historical people and

events)

• When writing or speaking, produce compound, complex, and compound-complex

sentences

MATH

• Understand exponents, square and cube roots, and scientific notation

• Graph proportional relationships and interpret the slope as unit rate

• Solve linear equations/systems of two linear equations

• Understand, compare, construct, and describe functions, and know y = mx + b

• Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem

SCIENCE • Ask questions that arise from careful observation of science in daily life experiences

• Use scientific reasoning to see if data supports claim

• Look for examples of waves in the environment and their use in technology

• Research the formation of the Appalachian Mountains

SOCIAL STUDIES • Transition to U.S. history after two years of World History

• Learn about colonization, Civil War and Reconstruction

• Learn geography awareness/mapping skills: using keys, legends, compass rose, and


Eighth Grade Summer Scholar Guide


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Determine how characters interact over the course of a story to develop a theme

• Analyze how word choices impact meaning and tone

• Determine how particular sentences and paragraphs add meaning to an article or story •

Notice how modern stories include allusions

• When writing or speaking, produce compound, complex, and compound-complex

sentences

MATH

• Understand exponents, square/cube roots, and scientific notation

• Graph proportional relationships and interpret the slope as unit rate

• Understand, compare, construct, and describe functions, and know y = mx + b

• Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem

SCIENCE • Use scientific reasoning to see if data supports claim

• Describe use of electromagnets/motors in industry

• Model how forces combine to create movement of an object

• Gather evidence of the impact of forces on objects in everyday life


sources

• Learn about colonization, Civil War, Reconstruction

• Learn geography awareness/mapping skills: using keys, legends, compass rose,





● CommonLit

● No Red Ink


MATH

● Mathgames.com


● Brain Pop

● Khan Academy



● Brain Pop



● Khan Academy

Our 8th grade teachers suggest the following for summer reading: Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
















ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Determine a central idea or theme and write a summary

• Determine impact of word choices on meaning/tone of text and how language evokes a

sense of time/place

• Analyze how an author creates mystery, tension in stories

• Determine an author’s point of view/perspective and how rhetoric is used to prove the

author’s point

• Read a variety of texts and consider how they provide a better understanding of a

related topic

MATH

• Interpret and rewrite equivalent expressions

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials

• Create equations to describe numbers or relationships

• Represent and solve equations and inequalities

• Understand and interpret functions

• Interpret linear models

SCIENCE • Compare and critique two arguments on the same science topic

• Read information from multiple publications to determine possible bias

• Decide when to use qualitative vs. quantitative data

• Read and analyze lab findings

SOCIAL STUDIES • Learn about world history: Age of Revolution (including Enlightenment philosophers),

Industrial Revolution, Unification and Imperialism, World Wars, Cold War,

Contemporary World

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