Reading

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Supporting Reading at Home
Students are encouraged to read every night, even on weekends. To foster their growth as a reader, it is important for students to constantly talk about what they are reading. The following link is a tool that will help to encourage conversations about books. Please use it as often as possible!



Students will be assigned reading logs once per week. The requirement is to read for __20+ minutes per night__, for a total of 80 minutes per regular school week. Reading logs must have a __parent signature__ to verify that the student has read the required amount. Usually, the reading log will also come with a reading assignment on the back in which the student will be responsible for practicing a reading strategy that was taught in class. Each week or two, there will be a new strategy to practice. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions for each assignment.



BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Trying to find a new book?! Check out these websites to help you find one that will interest you!

[|Favorite books for 5th graders]

[|Book List: Education World]

[|Leveled Book List]

[|BOOK ADVENTURE]

Also, check out some books from Ms. N's FAVORITE 5th grade authors:

Gary Paulsen Judy Blume Sharon Creech Gordon Korman Roland Smith AVI Beverly Cleary Jerry Spinelli Patricia Maclachlan Andrew Clements Roald Dahl C.S. Lewis