The reading curriculum that we use is called, Schoolwide. There are five thematic units embedded within the curriculum that address all of the required fifth grade standards. Expect your child to be able to identify different genres and sub-genres of various texts, and use a variety of strategies to read different types of texts. In fifth grade, we will also read like writers in an effort to further develop writing styles and skills.
It is very important to always have a book ready to go. We will be doing a lot of reading this year, and it is expected that students will be able to read independently for up to thirty minutes. Students will also be held accountable for their reading by completing reading logs and conferencing with me.