English 6
English 6
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Grade 6 students will read two books this summer and complete the Shelf Talker Project (see instructions below). Students will also take a test over The False Prince on the 1st Friday of school.
Whether you choose to listen to an audio of the book or read it for yourself, make sure that you secure a physical copy (not digital) of the first book listed. You are expected to bring your copy (only the first book listed) to class on the first day of school. Your copy can be new or used. Please check the ISBN to make sure you secure the correct edition.
2. Students may select any book of their choice and complete the Shelf Talker Project. The project is due the first day of school and to be turned in to their English teacher.
CTCS Summer Reading 2025: 6th Grade Project
CTCS Summer Reading 2025: 6th Grade Project
Shelf Talkers Project: Complete for the Student-Selected Book
Book stores often use small signs to promote book titles and get readers excited to read a book. These signs, called shelf talkers, might say something unique about the book's writing style or provide a review. They might also describe an emotion or some action in the story. For the book you selected, you will create a shelf talker. Before getting started with yours, go visit some of your local independent bookstores for some inspiration! The picture above was taken at Book People in Austin.
Here are the requirements for your shelf talkers:
● The templates (see the second page in this link) should be printed on cardstock, as they will be laminated and displayed on classroom bookshelves. They should be decorated in color (colored pencils work best).
● Your Information: Neatly write your first and last name at the bottom of the shelf talker.
● The Background: The background of the card should resemble the book in some way and should be hand-drawn. It should grab people’s attention visually. See the picture above for an example.
● Book Details: Include the title, author, and genre of the book.
● A BRIEF Summary: Write a brief summary that includes the main character(s) and some of the major events of the plot. Be sure to leave your listeners wanting more, so they’ll read the book and find out what happens!
● A Cliffhanger: Include an unresolved section of your book by leaving something up in the air, or tease them by saying, “If you want to know what happens next, read the book!”
● Why You Liked It: Did it have a unique and gripping story? Were the characters well-rounded and all-too-real? Was the writing so beautiful that you had to stop reading every now and then to just marvel at a sentence? The best shelf talkers always include something personal from the reader.
● Recommendations:
○ Who would enjoy this book and why?
○ If you like ___________________ (title of book or book series), you’ll like this book.
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