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- Why should students read during the summer?
- The purpose of the PWCPS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills.
- What are the requirements?
- This is a voluntary program. Students who participate are required to complete a minimum number of readings:
- Grades K - 2, five books
- Grades 3 - 5, three books
- Grades 6 - 12, two books
How do students document their reading?
Grades K - 4 students complete a list of books read. The documentation is to include author, title, and a parent or guardian statement that the student completed the reading.
Grades 5 - 12 students provide the author, title, publishing information, and an explanation of the general topic or plot of the book along with a parent or guardian statement that the student has completed the reading.
Follow the format example:
Hovius, Christopher. The Best You Can Be: A Teen’s Guide to Fitness and Nutrition. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers, 2005.
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Students who participate in the Prince William Public Library Summer Quest Program or the Teen Summer Reading Program may use that documentation.
Students:
- Build their vocabulary
- Develop their reading skills
- Enjoy new stories
- Learn new information
- Receive extra credit
What is meant by extra credit?
Students in Grades K - 2 will receive an S+ for each book completed, for a total of five. Extra credit will count 10% of the student’s grade in the affected marking period.
Students in Grades 3 - 5 will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed for a total of three. Extra credit will count 10% of the student’s grade in the affected marking period.
Students in Grades 6 - 8 will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed for a total of two. Extra credit will count 10% of the student’s grade in the affected marking period.
Students in Grades 9 - 12 who complete two books will receive two percentage points added to their final 9 weeks’ grade in the affected marking period.
For suggested grade level readings:
- Review the list sent home by your school
- Ask for reading suggestions from a librarian
- Check your School's home page or library page
- Check the School Reading Lists on this web site
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Where can students get the books?
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Lexile Levels for Rising Students in Grades 4 - 9 |
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To help in choosing books that can promote reading growth, this year for Grades 3 – 8, each child’s 2009 English SOL score will include a Lexile Level. The Lexile Level is based on a student’s SOL score on the English portion of the SOL and approximates his/her reading level. This means a child should be able to read and understand books in a Lexile range of approximately 100 points below to 50 points above the designated score.
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- Knowing a child’s Lexile range can help to locate books that he/she might enjoy reading. Student interest and motivation for reading books that are age appropriate are critical factors to consider as book choices are made. Remember that nothing replaces conversation with the student, his teachers, and librarians in making great choices.
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- It is important to note that the Lexile measure does not address the content or quality of the book. Many other factors affect the relationship between a reader and a book, including its content, the age and interests of the reader, and the design of the actual book. The Lexile measure is a good starting point in the book-selection process, but parents should always consider these other factors when making a decision about which book to choose.
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- For more information on Lexile Levels, contact either Joyce Mannherz, Title I, 703.791.7248; Reba Greer, Language Arts, 703.791.7251; or Sarah Hopwood, Library Media Programs, 703.791.7334.
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