Grade 5 Reading

Non-Core Aligned Reading Program

Using classic literature to become active readers

Focus on vocabulary, comprehension, and composition skills.

Needs to be supplemented with writing, grammar and spelling.

There are Lesson Plans for some of the Individual Books from the Literature Set

Cathy Duffy Review

Core Aligned Reading Material (not a reading program)

Good extra reading material to supplement other reading programs 

Independent Readers but NOT a complete reading program.

Excellent confidence builders

CT will supply materials

Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum

Complete Language arts program- includes reading, writing, and grammar

Literature based units using novels

Reading 1-2 novels a month

Placement assessment

Cathy Duffy Review

Core Aligned Reading Curriculum

Comprehensive Language Arts Program that provides some grammar, and some writing opportunties.

Needs Spelling, complete Grammar Curriculum, and Writing Curriculum 

Cathy Duffy Review

Curriculum Supplement

Teacher Led Video Instruction

Multisensory

Good for emerging or struggling readers

Suitability

Parent Purchase

Curriculum Supplement

Covers Reading Comprehension core standards

Includes Writing opportunities

Easy to Follow

Flexible

Can find some titles on Rainbow Resource, otherwise is a Parent Purchase

Curriculum Supplement

Presents students with direct instruction and practice of the comprehension strategies and skills they need to become strong and successful readers

Black and white workbook style

Curriculum Supplement

Covers Multiple Subjects:  Language, Math, and Reading

One Page Daily Lessons

Can be a Complete Curriculum or a Supplement depending on the course

Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens

Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects

Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors

Some courses can be pricey

Parent Purchase