DEAR 6TH GRADE READERS,
I just finished a book recommended to me by my mom. At first I was skeptical as to whether I would enjoy it, but I continued to read and push through and found myself reading a story that I would eventually consider thought-provoking and hard to put down.
As I read this particular book, I was drawn in by the captivating characters. Each character had multiple hardships that influenced how they saw the world and how they treated others. At times it was hard to have empathy for some of the characters and their actions, but the author did a wonderful job giving background knowledge for each character and no matter how villainous the character, the reader was able to understand the character. I could not put the book down as I anxiously read to see how their lives unfolded. Have you read a book where you fell in love with a character, where they came alive? If so, tell us about the character and why you were captivated by them.
So far I have enjoyed reading your blog responses and have noticed your thoughtfulness. Be sure to edit your post making sure titles are capitalized, sentence structure is strong, and word choice is precise. This is 6th grade -- it is time to raise the level of your thinking and writing!
Here are book trailers last year's 6th graders created of their favorite books which you may want to read over the summer. Remember students will recommend a wide variety of books -- different genres, reading levels, and maturity levels. I encourage you and your family to use Common Sense Media and other book reviews to see if the book is appropriate for you. There are many, many options!
Hope you are all enjoying your summer and taking time to meet new characters in your summer reading!
Ms. Sikes
