Summer Reading Lists
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AP Language and Composition
(See also AP COURSES page)There is no required reading list for elementary students.
Students are encouraged to read on their own and participate in the summer reading program at the Williamsburg Regional Library.READING INFORMATION
Six Books, One Summer
“Six books: That's all it takes. Studies show that when a child reads as few as six appropriately grade-level books, he/she is likely to fend off summer reading loss and maintain the reading gains made during the previous school year. Not to mention the gain in adventure, new discoveries, and fun that a stack of six kid-packed summer books can provide. When a child reads even more, like eight, ten, or twenty books he/she can even gain ground, and return to school in August a more confident reader.”
Dana Truby
Senior Editor
Instructor MagazineTips to Grow a Reader
• Give appealing children's books for birthday and holiday gifts.
• Make library visits a regular habit.
• Help your child obtain a library card of his or her own.
• Select books that appeal to you and your child.
• Remember paperback books are a great value, especially through school book clubs.
• Ham it up when you read aloud – laugh, howl, cry, crackle, and vary your voice.
• Take turns reading with your child – don't turn it into drudgery.
• Set an example by reading books, magazines, newspapers, and recipes yourself.
• Take advantage of handy reading materials, such as contest rules printed on a cereal box.Excerpted from
A Parent's Guide to Home and School Success