Language Arts
Core Literature
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 will read and study these selections as a class. We may use the other stories as read aloud such as: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit and 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. Students are encouraged to read books within their AR level as determined by the STAR test. The corresponding AR test must be taken and passed at 70% or higher. Here's a site that has some great book recommendations and another for 5th graders.
Accelerated Reader
1st trimester - 3 books
2nd trimester – 3 books
3rd trimester – 3 books
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.
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 will read and study these selections as a class. We may use the other stories as read aloud such as: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit and 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. Students are encouraged to read books within their AR level as determined by the STAR test. The corresponding AR test must be taken and passed at 70% or higher. Here's a site that has some great book recommendations and another for 5th graders.
Accelerated Reader
1st trimester - 3 books
2nd trimester – 3 books
3rd trimester – 3 books
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.
