Read on
’s
Super
Summer Reading
Weekly Activity Guide
Enjoy myON’s Super Summer Reading Weekly Activity
Guide, and thank you for being a supporter of the largest digital library
of free books in Hillsborough County! For the next ten weeks of summer,
the super readers at your site have the opportunity to participate in
various activities before, during or after reading myON books. Because
myON’s summer theme is “Every hero has a story,” all of the suggested
myON books, listed in the Table of Contents, feature a different super
hero or event!
The purpose of this Activity Guide is to highlight a different
book and activity during each week of the ten weeks of summer, so that
your site can encourage all students to continue learning and reading
throughout the summer. Many of the suggested myON books are suited
for grades 3-5, but can be enjoyed by all through detailed pictures and
myON’s Read Aloud feature. Some of the activities included are
Classroom Bingo, Creating a Comic Book, Reading Musical Hoops and a
Super Duper Word Search!
Your site is also invited to participate in United Way
Suncoast’s “Summer Reading” Challenge, in honor of National Summer
Learning Day on Friday, June 19th, 2015. All readers in the Suncoast
region have been challenged to read for at least 20 minutes on this
special day – that includes you! To help celebrate the holiday, this
Activity Guide includes a guided reading activity (page 2) for the myON
book, “Brave” by Tennant Redbank. Take advantage of these free
materials to officially participate and complete the challenge! For
additional information, visit www.summerlearning.org to learn more
about this national holiday and see where and how others are
celebrating across the country!
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Table of Contents
Activity Materials & Instructions for Teachers & Staff............................ 3
Refer to this page for a list of any extra materials that may be
needed, as well as additional instructions on how to lead each activity.
What’s My Name? ………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Suggested myON books:
Starro and the Space Dolphins by Art Baltazar
Reading Together (on National Summer Learning Day) …………………………………….….. 8
Preferred myON books:
Brave by Tennant Redbank
Web Master! ………………………………………………………………………………..…… 11
Suggested myON books:
This is Spiderman by Thomas Macri
Super Spiders by Charlotte Guillain
Super Duper Word Search …………………………………………………………….….. 13
Suggested myON books:
Super-Pets Showdown by Art Baltazar
Marshmallow Challenge …………………………………………………………………… 15
Suggested myON books:
Superman Fights for Truth by Donald Lemke and Ethen Beavers
The Apollo 13 Mission by Donald Lemke
Create a Comic Book …………………………………………………………………………. 16
Suggested myON books:
Amelia Earhart: Legendary Aviator by Jameson Anderson
The Incredible Rockhead vs. Papercut! By Scott Nickel
Make Your Own Mask …………………………………………………………………….... 18
Suggested myON books:
Avengers: Assemble by Marvel Press
Pooches of Power by Art Baltazar
“Dear Author …”
…………………………………………………………………………… 20
Suggested myON books:
Princess Candy Sugar Hero by Michael Dahl
Five Riddles for Robin by Michael Dahl
Reading Musical Hoops ………………………………………………………………..…… 22
Suggested myON books:
The Green Team by Jon Mikkelsen
Rumble in the Rainforest by Sarah Stephens
Back-to-School Bingo ……………………………………………………………………….. 23
Suggested myON books:
The New Kid From Planet Glorf by Art Baltazar
Mr.Puzzle, A Perfect Fit by Chris Eliopoulos
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Activity Materials & Instructions
for Teachers & Staff
 What’s My Name?
– Materials needed:
•
A writing utensil, coloring utensils
 Reading Together (complete on 6/19/2015)
*This activity should be done on (or near) Friday June 19th, 2015, in
celebration of National Summer Learning Day.
– Materials needed:
•
–
Projector/screen (to read as a class), a writing utensil, coloring utensils, construction
paper (optional)
Additional instructions:
* This is an activity for a group of students.
•
As you read the story to the class, each student has a worksheet that asks questions
about each page. Students may answer them individually or together as a class. Be
sure to spend an appropriate amount of time on the questions after reading each
page.
The last question asks that each student write a card to a person he or she cares
about. Using construction paper is suggested, but not necessary to make a card.
•
 Web Master!
– Materials needed:
•
Paper plate, string/yarn, tape, coloring utensils, paint (optional)
– Additional instructions:
•
Refer to pages 11 & 12 for a set of individual and group instructions.
 Super Duper Word Search
– Materials needed:
•
A writing utensil
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Activity Materials & Instructions
for Teachers & Staff (cont’d.)
 Marshmallow Challenge
–
Materials needed (per group):
•
•
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20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, 3 feet of masking tape, 3 feet of string, 1 large
marshmallow, scissors.
In addition, a yardstick or measuring tape is needed to determine the winner.
Additional instructions:
* This is an activity for a group of students.
•
•
•
•
Designate an appropriate amount of time for this activity to be completed (30
minutes, at least)
The winning team is the one that builds the tallest freestanding structure measured
from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow, using only the materials
provided.
Teams can use as much or as little of the 20 spaghetti noodles, tape and string
provided. Extra materials cannot be provided.
The entire marshmallow must be on top of the structure.
 Create a Comic Book
– Materials needed:
•
A writing utensil, coloring utensils
– Additional instructions:
*It is suggested that you read a comic book-style book prior to starting this
activity.
•
The comic book layout requires the page to be printed double sided and folded, with
page 1 facing front and page 4 (with instructions) facing back.
 Make Your Own Mask
– Materials needed:
•
Coloring utensils, scissors, string or rubber band
– Additional instructions:
•
•
This double sided sheet includes four printed masks. To save paper, print enough
copies so each student will get one mask (for example, print 6 pages for 24 students).
To hand out individually, you will need to cut each page in half before distributing.
After coloring, students are instructed to cut out the shapes. Students may need
assistance with cutting the mask shape, space for eyes, or holes for the string/rubber
band. To wear the mask, students may also need help with looping and tying the
string/rubber band in each side hole.
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Activity Materials & Instructions
for Teachers & Staff (cont’d.)
 “Dear Author … “
– Materials needed:
•
A writing utensil, coloring utensils, paper, envelope and/or stamp (optional)
– Additional instructions:
*It is suggested that you read a myON book written by the featured author, Michael
Dahl
 Reading Musical Hoops
– Materials needed:
•
Hula hoops (or any “placeholder” item, such as tape, chalk, mats, etc.),
portable electronic device with myON book downloaded (or a paper book)
– Additional instructions:
* This is an activity for a group of students.
• Hula hoops are used in place of chairs for this version of Musical Chairs. If hula hoops
are not available, you can use tape or chalk to mark out the area where the hoop
would be.
• Instead of music, students rotate while a book is being read.
 Back to School Bingo (3 sheets provided; 1 per student)
– Materials needed:
•
Writing utensil
– Additional instructions:
•
•
Prepare a BINGO sheet for each participant – there are three different sheets, so
distribute accordingly. Explain to participants that this is a way for them to learn
about each other and find out what they did over the summer.
Instead of using game pieces, participants can fill out BINGO sheets with the names
of other students by walking around and asking each other questions from the sheet.
To start the game, each student can write their own name in one box.
–
For example: If the BINGO box says “Read 20 books on myON”, one student will ask
another if it has been done, and if the answer is ‘yes,’ the student will write his or her
name in the box.
*Note: A person can only write their name in one box on the card.
•
The goal is to get all of the BINGO boxes filled in, but it is not a race or competition!
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What’s My Name?
Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
Find out what your Superhero name is, and write it on the line below.
On the back, use the lined space to write a short story about your alter ego.
Underneath your story, draw a picture of what you would look like as a
Superhero.
My Superhero name is:
____________________________ ___________________________
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Write a story about yourself as a Superhero.
What does your name mean? Do you have any superpowers? Who is your “arch enemy?”
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Draw yourself as a Superhero.
Don’t forget to include any super accessories, like a cape, mask, or any tools you use.
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Reading Together
Instructions:
1.
2.
Read myON’s Brave by Tennant Redbank together as a class.
After reading each page, answer the questions asked below.
Page 1) Queen Elinor has many rules for Merida on how to be a good princess. What are some family
rules you need to follow at home? At school? List three here:
Rule 1:
Rule 2:
Rule 3:
Page 2) Merida won the royal games all by herself. What other type of activities did she need to do to
win? (Hint: one activity is illustrated on the page!) Write three activities here:
Activity 1:
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
Page 3) Merida lost her temper and slashed through her family tapestry. What does your family
tapestry look like? Draw it below:
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Page 4) After Merida asks for a spell to change her mother’s mind, the Witch brews up a “spell
cake.” What kind of ingredients do you think the Witch used in her spell cake? List at least three
ingredients below:
Ingredient 1:
Ingredient 2:
Ingredient 3:
Page 5) Instead of changing her mother’s mind, Merida’s spell cake changed her mother into a bear!
If you were a bear, what would you look like? Draw your bear self here:
Page 6) Once King Fergus knew there was a bear in the castle, he ran around the castle trying to find
it. Help Merida and her mother escape from King Fergus in the maze below.
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Page 7: The Witch’s clue reads: Fate be changed, look inside, mend the bond torn by pride. Make a
prediction about what you think this clue means, and write your answer on the line below.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Page 8) Merida and her mother began to enjoy each other’s company after going fishing together.
What are some other things that bears like to do in nature? Write three below:
1:
2:
3:
Page 9) After cornering the queen, King Fergus raises his sword in fear. Fortunately, Merida blocks
his blow with her own sword. Instead of using swords, how could the situation have been handled
differently? Explain what you would have done below.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Page 10) After breaking free from the ropes, Merida’s mother fights Mordu to protect her family.
Compare and contrast the two bears pictured. How are they alike, and how are they different? Write
your answers in the Venn Diagram below.
How is Mordu different?
How is Merida’s mother different?
How are both
bears alike?
Page 11) In the end, the words “I Love You” changed Merida’s mother back into the queen. Make a
card for someone you care about, and tell them how much you love them.
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Web Master!
Student Instructions:
Just like SpiderMan, you can spin a web using just a paper plate and yarn!
1.
Cut small notches around the rim of a paper
plate. Make sure to color and decorate
your plate!
2.
Choose a long piece of yarn. Tape one end
to the back the plate.
3.
Begin weaving the yarn across and around
the plate in a random pattern, fitting it into
the notches. If that piece of yarn runs out,
tape its end to the back of the plate, or tie it
to another strand.
4.
Tape another piece of yarn onto the back of
the plate and continue weaving it around and
across the plate.
5.
Remember, you can pass each notch several
times. Continue weaving until you are happy
with how your web looks. To finish your web,
tape or tie the end of the yarn to the back of
the paper plate.
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Web Master - Group Activity
Instructions for Activity Leader:
1.
Break into groups of no more than 10 students.
2.
Give each group a ball of yarn or spool of string.
3.
Choose someone to start by telling their group something about themselves,
such as:
o My favorite color is green
o I dip my pizza into ranch dressing.
o I love the Rays.
o I know how to swim.
4.
Once the student with the string says something that applies to another
person in the group, that person calls out, “Me, too”. The first student holds
onto the end of the string and passes the spool of string or ball of yarn to
the other student. If more than one student has a “Me, too”, then the string
passes to all of those students and ends at the last student to say “Me, too”.
5.
The next student with the ball or spool then says something new about
themselves. In the end, the group has a web of connections.
6.
Before ending the game, participants can count out the number of “Me,
too’s” they said.
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Super Duper Word Search
Instructions:
1.
2.
Can you find all of the names hidden in the word search on the back of this
page? There are 12 names total!
Bonus: Can you match the names of all characters to their picture below?
The answers are given on the back of this page.
The Legion of
Super-Pets:
Krypto
Streaky
Beppo
Ace
Comet
Jumpa
C
A
B
D
F
E
The Legion of
Villain-Pets:
Ignatius
Rozz
Crackers
Giggles
Artie Puffin
H
G
I
J
K
Who’s missing? Write the name here: ________________________
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Word Bank:
Ace
Artie Puffin
Beppo
Comet
Crackers
Giggles
Ignatius
Jumpa
Krypto
Proty
Rozz
Streaky
Bonus Answers: A=Comet; B=Rozz; C=Krypto; D=Giggles; E=Jumpa; F=Artie Puffin; G=Ace; H=Ignatius; I=Beppo; J=Crackers; K=Streaky; Missing name=Proty
Super Duper Word Search
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Marshmallow Tower Scientist’s Worksheet
Instructions:
You and your team must build the tallest tower, only using spaghetti noodles, tape, string
and a marshmallow.
Remember, every experiment begins with a question!
What is the tallest tower you and your group can build using only the materials given?
Form your “hypothesis”, or prediction, on how tall the tower will be:
We think our tower will be _____________________ tall.
Test your hypothesis by measuring your tower:
Our tower is really
_____________________
tall.
Record your observations: Draw a picture of the tower that your group built.
Scientists analyze results, or “outcomes”. Answer the following questions:
1) Do you think your group worked well together as a team? Explain.
________________________________________________________________________
2) What parts of your tower building plan worked very well?
________________________________________________________________________
3) If you could build another tower, what would you do differently?
________________________________________________________________________15
Instructions:
Create a Comic Book
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1. Fold this paper in half. This side will be the last page of
your comic book. Look for the numbers located at the
bottom right of each side for the correct order.
2. On page 1, write the title of your comic book. Then,
draw your cover photo.
3. On page 2, begin writing your story. Draw pictures inside
the shapes, and use word balloons or thought bubbles
to write the dialogue. Continue writing on page 3 until
you have finished your story. If you need more room,
you can use the space above or ask an adult for a scrap
piece of paper.
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By:
_____________________________
1
______________________________________
2
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Make Your Own Mask
Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
Choose the mask(s) you like best. Color it in – make sure to include lots of
colors and details!
Cut out the shape (or ask an adult for help) Ask an adult to cut out the
spaces for eyes and string.
Cut a rubber band or string, then tie each end through the side holes.
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“Dear Author …”
Instructions:
Michael Dahl is one of myON’s friendliest authors. After reading one of his books,
write a letter to him. Who knows, maybe he’ll write back! 
1.
Some questions to think about when you write your letter are:
o Who was your favorite character?
o What did you like best about the book?
o What would you change about the book?
o What would you like Mr. Dahl to know about you?
2.
At the bottom of the letter, draw a picture of your favorite part of the book.
Feel free to draw yourself into the story, too!
Michael Dahl
(artist’s drawing)
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Dear ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Sincerely,
Draw your favorite part of the story.
Feel free to draw yourself into the story, too!
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Reading Musical Hoops
Instructions:
We hope you had fun playing Reading Musical Hoops! Use this time until the
game is over to design a Superhero Shield.
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B
I
N
G
O
Read
20 books on
myON
Found a
seashell at
the beach
Visited
relatives
Watched
fireworks
Tried
something
new
Went fishing
Volunteered
Had a
sleepover
party
Got a
mosquito
bite
Went to the
zoo
Played in a
park
Celebrated a
birthday
Picked out
school
supplies
Went to the
library
Made a
scrapbook
Traveled to
another
state
Visited a
museum
Baked
cookies
Ate
watermelon
Finished a
jigsaw puzzle
Celebrated
Summer
Learning Day
Saw a Rays
game
Swam in a
pool
Saw a movie
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B
I
N
G
O
Went to the
library
Walked a
dog
Went
camping
Watched
fireworks
Tried
something
new
Got school
supplies
Volunteered
Celebrated
my birthday
Visited my
cousin
Went to the
zoo
Played
soccer
Went to a
parade
Got stung by
a bee!
Read
20 books on
myON
Played hide
& seek
Traveled to
another
state
Visited a
museum
Ate popsicles
Celebrated
Summer
Learning Day
Learned a
different
language
Went to
summer
camp
Saw a
Rowdies
game
Took
swimming
lessons
Saw a movie
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B
I
N
G
O
Read
20 books on
myON
Went boogie
boarding
My relatives
visited me
Saw a
shooting star
Tried
something
new
Caught a fish
Ate corn on
the cob
Had a
sleepover
party
Got a
sunburn
Saw a tiger
Played in a
park
Built a fort
Went to the
library
Got a haircut
Mailed a
postcard
Traveled to
another
state
Visited a
museum
Baked
cupcakes
Celebrated
Summer
Learning Day
Finished a
jigsaw puzzle
Rode a roller
coaster
Saw a Storm
game
Swam in a
pool
Watched a
movie
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