5th Grade Reading/ Language Arts

Class overview

The overall goal is to work together to grow as a confident reader. We will analyze various genres of text while continuing to expand our speaking, grammar, spelling, and writing skills.

2023 Dojo Store

Dojo Store 2023

The slides are from a past Class Dojo store, but hopefully gives my students and parents an idea of the things that could be possibility purchased at the end-of-year Dojo store using positive points earned through the year. 

 Here is a great novel series we read during our Read Aloud time during the year. In what began as just reading "Among the Hidden", turned to students constantly begging for more.

Shadow Children Series

To be a third child is to be in constant danger. Imagine a world where families are allowed only two children. In this Dystopian series by Margaret Peterson Haddix, shadow children must stay in hiding. If discovered, the punishment is DEATH!!! 

Featured Book Series

The One and Only Ivan

In this debut book, it is inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. 

The One and Only Bob

In this incredible sequel, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. 

The One and Only Ruby

Coming in May 2023, The One and Only Ruby, stars the adorable baby elephant. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting.

Book Club Read Aloud 

Book Club meets Monday through Thursday, except Wednesday with mandatory tutorial days from 7:45 - 8:10. 

Restart

by: Gordon Korman

Fish In A Tree

by: Lynda Mullaly Hunt


Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.  She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb?  

Source: Publisher

The Christmasaurus

by: Tom Fletcher

Tikta'Liktak

by: James Houston

Students have enjoyed making these portfolios while learning character analysis, character traits, plot elements of fiction, and types of conflict. 

 

 

About me

I have been an educator for 19 years, teaching in three school districts. It has been a pleasure and a blessing to watch young kids grow academically. For the last 18 years, I have taught Reading/Language Arts to fifth and sixth graders. From novel studies through our read-aloud to guided reading at different levels, my students are exposed to a range of genres at a variety of levels. I am excited to continue to help students grow to be better readers and writers.