Students in 4^th grade are expected to read at least 3 books and complete 1 project.

Helpful Strategies for Parents of 4^th Grade Students

•  Encourage your child to read every day.

•  Make reading fun.

•  Help your child select books that are not too easy and not too hard – just right.

•  Keep reading to your child even after your child has learned to read.

•  Talk to your child about your favorite books.

•  Listen to your child read and show interest in the story.

•  Be flexible and patient with your child.

•  If your child is struggling with reading, ask for advice from teachers and librarians.

If you need assistance finding additional books for summer reading, please consult your local librarian.

1. Book Jacket - Create a new book jacket for the book. Include the title, illustrator, author and an image on the cover. On the inside flap write about a character, and on the back flap summarize the story.

2. Stamp - Design a large postal stamp to honor the book you read and the author of the book. Your stamp should be the size of a regular sheet of paper, not be the size of a real stamp.

3. Diorama – Use a shoebox to create a scene from the story or to display facts about a topic in an informational book.

4. Create a Comic Book - Create a comic book of the story or important parts of the story.  Use speech bubbles for dialogue.

5. Ten Facts - Create a "Ten Facts About [book title]" sheet that lists ten facts you learned from reading the book. The facts, written in complete sentences, must include details you didn't know before you read the book.