Language Arts
Reading Text
Core Literature
We will read and study the following selections as a class:
Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
We may use these stories as read aloud or for independent learning:
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Reading Requirements
In addition to the reading text and core literature, every student will be required
to complete independent reading.
Accelerated Reader
1st trimester - 3 books
2nd trimester – 3 books
3rd trimester – 3 books
Three of the 9 required books must be from the following genres: Historical Fiction, Non-fiction, and Mystery.
The remaining 6 books are free choice. Students will complete the required amount of reading at their individual reading level as determined by the STAR test. The corresponding AR test must be taken and passed at 70% or higher. If a vocabulary test is available, students must also take the vocabulary test.
AR book finder site allows you to search book of interest to find the reading level and points for quiz.
Writing
Students will be writing five paragraph essays using the Writing Process. Our 5th grade focus is on narrative, persuasive and response to literature.
Other writing includes:
Daily Journal
Thankful Journal
Literature Response Journals
Summary writing accross the curriculum
Report Writing
Poetry
Core Literature
We will read and study the following selections as a class:
Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
We may use these stories as read aloud or for independent learning:
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Reading Requirements
In addition to the reading text and core literature, every student will be required
to complete independent reading.
Accelerated Reader
1st trimester - 3 books
2nd trimester – 3 books
3rd trimester – 3 books
Three of the 9 required books must be from the following genres: Historical Fiction, Non-fiction, and Mystery.
The remaining 6 books are free choice. Students will complete the required amount of reading at their individual reading level as determined by the STAR test. The corresponding AR test must be taken and passed at 70% or higher. If a vocabulary test is available, students must also take the vocabulary test.
AR book finder site allows you to search book of interest to find the reading level and points for quiz.
Writing
Students will be writing five paragraph essays using the Writing Process. Our 5th grade focus is on narrative, persuasive and response to literature.
Other writing includes:
Daily Journal
Thankful Journal
Literature Response Journals
Summary writing accross the curriculum
Report Writing
Poetry
