Re: Books for 5th grade
Posted by: RD seconds the nomination for 'Hatchet' - nfm on 7/01/09
On 7/01/09, LK wrote:
> On 7/01/09, RD wrote:
> Hi
>
> Some of the novels my 5th graders have really enjoyed:
> +Sign of the Beaver is ALWAYS a favorite +Number the
> Stars - I will never forget the year when one of my
> tough boys had tears in his eyes when we finished this
> book. +Tuck Everlasting - ALWAYS a favorite. Last year
> did this novel whole group during the two weeks of
> state testing. Was a good break for us all. +The Kid in
> the Red Jacket - have had kids howling with laughter
> +Hatchet - always a favorite +Ruby Holler - YEA!!
>
> As for read alouds - 21 Balloons - they love all the
> inventions and the idea of diamonds.
>
> I know there are others - but I have been on summer
> vacation for three weeks and I have forgotten - HA!!!
>
> LK
>
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