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Welcome to the 5th Grade page! To find separate teacher information use the pages on the right side. Each page is set up for the different classes that the student has.
Below you will find information about summer reading requirements for students entering 5th grade.
SUMMER READING REQUIREMENTSThis summer all students entering fifth grade are expected to read two, and strongly encouraged to read more, age-appropriate books from the fifth grade summer reading list on the next page over their vacation. The students are then to create a “report” on one book they read from the list. Students can write or type a traditional book report or they may choose to create posters, displays, etc. (continue scrolling for more alternative book report ideas.) Their “report” will be due at the end of the first week of school.
5th GRADE SUMMER READING LIST
Fiction
Holesby Louis Sachar (RL: 6.5)
Bud, Not Buddyby Christopher Paul Curtis (RL: 5.0)
Maniac Mageeby Roald Dahl (RL: 6.1)
Dear Mr. Henshawby Beverly Cleary (RL:4.9)
Matildaby Roald Dahl (RL: 5.0)
Eight Keysby Suzanne M. LeFleur (RL: 3.7)
No Talkingby Andrew Clements (RL: 5.0)
Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Ratby Lynne Jonell (RL: 4.7)
Number the Starsby Lois Lowry (RL:5.0)
Esperanza Risingby Pam Munoz Ryan (RL: 6.2)
Shilohby Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (RL:4.4)
Flora & UlyssesBy Kate DiCamillo (RL: 4.3)
A Week in the Woods
by Andrew Clements (RL: 5.3)
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg (RL:4.7)
When You Reach Me
by Rebecca Stead (RL: 5.6)
The Girl Who Could Flyby Victoria Forester (RL: 6.0)
The Willoughbys
by Lois Lowry (RL: 5.4)
Heatby Mike Lupica (RL: 6.9)
Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick (RL: 4.6)
Informational
A Black Hole is Not a Holeby Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano (RL: 5.7)
Lincoln: A Photobiographyby Russell Freidman (RL: 7.7)
Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girlby Anne Frank (RL:6.5)
National Geographic-Bird Guide of North America by Jonathan K. Alderfer (RL: 5.7)
Cool Stuff and How it Worksby Chris Woodford (RL: 6.7)
Sally Ride: Life on a Missionby Sue Macy (RL:7.8)
Eye to Eye: How Animals See the Worldby Steve Jenkins (RL: 5.7)
Team Moonby Catherine Thimmesh (RL: 7.5)
Feathers: Not Just for Flyingby Melissa Stewart (RL: 5.1)
Who Was…? SeriesWhat Was…? SeriesWhere Is…? SeriesAny book from these series (RL: 4.1-6.7)
ALTERNATIVE IDEAS TO THE “TRADITIONAL” BOOK REPORT
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Write a review of the book that might appear in a class newspaper to tell your classmates why they might want to read this book too. You should rank the book from one to five stars.
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Record a TV commercial for the book.
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Create a mobile that introduces the characters, setting, plot, theme, main idea, and several important parts to the story. Be prepared to explain your mobile!
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Illustrate a number of important scenes in the book on Google Slides which you will use to tell the class the story of your book.
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Make an iMovie for your book and bring it in to share with the class.
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Make a new book jacket (cover) for the book - you must include an illustration on the front cover, and a front and back flap that provides a summary of the book and a recommendation.
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Make a travel poster describing the location of the book‘s action.
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Write a letter to the author.
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Tell what way this book has added to your life. What has it taught you? Did you discover anything about yourself or other people by reading this book? Be specific!
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Write a character sketch of a person in the story.
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Write an essay explaining why you would or wouldn’t like to live in the world portrayed in your book. Be specific.
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Create a passport, travel-log, and map showing everywhere the main character in the book visited.
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Create a puppet of the main character and do a character analysis of him or her.
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Create a diorama of your favorite part of the book and write a paragraph explaining why it’s a favorite.
5th Grade School Supplies:
1 binder that is NOT MORE THAN 1” WIDE
8-Pocket Folder - Students will need to purchase this item from school on the first day of school. Price: $4.00
1 Pencil Case with zipper. (must be able to hold pens, pencils, and highlighters)
9 Marble lined copybooks (Religion, Math(2), Grammar/Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Library) No Spirals Copybooks allowed!
1 Package of Loose leaf paper
6 sharpened #2 pencils or mechanical pencils with erasers (every day) No personal pencil sharpeners allowed!
4 Dark blue or black pens (no gel) for writing
2 red pens
2 Highlighters
1 Art box (that must fit in desks)
Markers, crayons, scissors, glue stick, scotch tape and colored pencils (kept in art box)
1 12 inch ruler
1 Protractor
Supply of 3x5 index cards with holder or box
2 Dry erase markers
Dictionary
*****Please write names on ALL student belongings inc. uniforms and jackets.
On the first day of school, each child is asked to bring in the following:
5 boxes of tissues
4 containers of Clorox wipes
1 Roll of Paper Towels
1 large hand sanitizer (with pump)
Supplies may need to be replenished as the year progresses.
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