to Grade 4 with Mrs. Palombini

September 2008 Supply List and Summer Assignment

Dear Fourth Grade Students:

Welcome to Fourth Grade! Here is a list of supplies you will need to bring to class on the first day of school together with your summer assignments..

Supply List:

#2 pencils
2- Black pens
Eraser
Pencil sharpener
2 folders
1 hi-lighter- any color
Colored pencils
Elmers Glue
Scissors
7- one subject notebooks ( Religion, Math Journal, Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Reading, Spanish)
1-marble book to be used for math
2 package loose-leaf paper
1 package colored construction paper
1- plastic covered binder –(1”- 1 1/2” rings costs about $2.00 in Staples (Science binder)

Please do not bring in a BIG binder .

Math

I know Mrs. Pezzullo had worked very hard on math multiplication facts. I would like you to continue to practice your multiplication facts over the summer. It is important to memorize them. It will make math a lot easier in fourth grade.

Handwriting

This assignment is to practice cursive writing. I would like you to write a friendly letter to me. The letter should be all about you. Tell me about yourself. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Do you play any sports? Did you go away over summer vacation?

Write anything you’d like. The letter should be about three paragraphs. I can’t wait to read them.

Reading Assignment

You are to read two books. One is the required book and the other is from the list of books.

Required Reading is:
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Make a book marker for this book. Draw and show an important character, scene, or what you feel is most important. Decorate the marker with glitter, fringe, etc. Use your creativity for this project.

Choose one of these books to read for your second book report.

Elevator Family by Douglas Evans

Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli

Help!I’m a Prisoner in the Library by Eth Clifford

Lily’s Crossing by Patricia Reily Giff

Half Magic by Edward Eager

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Poppy’s Return by Avi

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling-average

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

Room One by Andrew Clements

And Then What Happened by Jean Fritz

Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep

Stone Fox by John R. Gardiner

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

When you are finished reading the books, I would like you to complete two book reports.

Your book report has to include:

Cover page; has to include title, author, picture, and your name
Graphic organizer
Summary- retelling the story in your own words. Two pages hand written or four pages , double spaced typed. Do not copy from the book.
Review- How to write the review
A. Paragraph 1- write a short ,condensed paragraph about the book
B. Recommend or not recommend the book
Back cover.

You may write out the reports ( in cursive and very neatly completed) or type it. Whatever you would like to do will be fine. Have a wonderful summer. I’m looking forward to seeing you in September.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Palombini

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www.toonuniversity.com
www.vves.rocklin.k12ca.us/kidlinks,htm
click onto kidlinks
click onto grade
www.funbrain.com
www.internet4classrooms.com