Summer Reading
Elementary: K-5
We encourage all of our elementary students to read throughout the summer, and make sure to check out the for lots of summer reading activities!
Middle School: 6-8
While there is no specific summer reading requirement for students entering grades 6-8, we do encourage students to read throughout the summer for both enjoyment and to prevent the “summer slump” relative to literacy skills.
We recommend that students using their district credentials (just like at school) for a variety of library resources and materials.
And don't forget to check out the !
High School: 9-12
In addition to encouraging all students to read throughout the summer and check out the , there are specific expectations regarding summer reading for different grades and classes. Please review the documents below, and be sure to watch Ms. Abdul and Ms. Majkut's Top 10 recommendations for summer 2025!
Reading assignment
The required reading is Kareem Rosser's Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives.
We recommend you review the assignment and rubric before beginning the reading. After completing the reading, choose one of two essay options and write well-constructed, cohesive responses that rely upon both assigned readings as evidence to support your position. There is no page minimum or maximum for either assignment; however, you should not take more than an hour to complete each one as they are designed to prepare you for the rigor of the timed AP exam next May.
(Classroom code is eyxi74v; students must use their @albany.k12.ny.us credentials to join)
Reading assignment
The required reading includes How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster, paired with a collection of short stories. Select one short story and chapter pairing from each of the three provided categories. Write a 2-3 paragraph response for each, demonstrating your understanding of Foster's ideas and their reflection in the short story, using evidence from both texts.
(Classroom code is q26wboo; students must use their @albany.k12.ny.us credentials to join)
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Elementary Humanities/Secondary ELA, Reading & Library Media Instructional Supervisor
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