Summer Reading Lists
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Vacation time is the perfect time to read, read, READ! Check out these lists of super-entertaining books, from classics to fun picks, for you and your students. Enjoy our slideshows on summer reading to find the best of the best children's literature for your students:
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Grades 3-5 |
Grades 6-8 |
Grades 9-12
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Complete ListsSummer Reading SlideshowsRelated Reading Resources- Summer Reading & Language Arts Worksheets
Give students a reason to read over the summer, with these word games. Children can enjoy a crossword puzzle, word find, creative writing exercises, reading comprehension activities, and more. Plus, encourage them to keep track of all the books they read over the summer – it will give them a great feeling of accomplishment!
- Literature Printables Slideshow
Students will study fiction and nonfiction, fairy tales, jokes and riddles, concepts of a story, and more! All of these activities and many more are included in our printable book "Literature Activities."
- Literature – Teacher Resources
Help young readers appreciate literature with these teacher's guides, printables, and lessons. You'll find resources on all types of literature, such as fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry, and many genres of each.
| Teacher Guides- Teacher Guides to Secondary Literature
These teacher's guides to works of literature for the high-school level include overview information, chapter or act synopses, discussion questions, and extended learning activities.
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