Directions: 

Read the novel Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse. Be prepared to use the text in class during the first week of the 2025-2026 school year. 

Students will brainstorm, plan, and create an on-demand writing sample. This writing sample will help target instructional goals for the year. 

Here is an Amazon link to purchase the novel.

See the presentation below to answer any questions about the Summer Reading assignment, as well as a sample.