Get your 2nd and 3rd graders ready for summer by giving them the gift of reading and writing. This resource includes 18 writing journal entries and 9 reading response handouts (based on reading strategies) to keep your student engaged and learning this summer break. This booklet is ready to print and includes everything you need to provide students with the tools to be successful over the summer. Great as a summer packet for distance learning.

RESOURCES INCLUDED

• 18 Journal Pages
• Booklet Cover Page
• 1 Getting Started Page – writing
• Brainstorming Handout – print extra copies
• Reading is Fun – Getting Started Page
• 3rd Grade Summer Reading Suggestions
• 4th Grade Summer Reading Suggestions
• 3 Free Choice Pages
• 9 Reading Response Handouts
• 1 Reading Tracker (print double-sided)

JOURNAL PAGES INCLUDED

• Last Week of School
• First Week of Spring
• My Family
• Hanging Out with Friends
• Summer Cookout
• I Peeked Inside…
• 3 Free Choice Pages
• How to Eat a Popsicle
• I Forgot Day (July 2nd)
• July 4th
• A Day in the Life of Me
• I Wish I Could
• My Summer Chores
• Postcard From Vacation
• Summer Camp Fun
• Last Week of Vacation
• Ready for 3rd Grade
• Ready for 4th Grade

READING RESOURCE PAGES INCLUDED:

• Student Data Recording Handout
• Building Background
• Using Context Clues
• Problem and Solution
• Asking Questions
• Main Idea
• Twist on the Ending
• Author's Purpose
• Using Text Features
• Add a Text Feature

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