Reading aloud in the classroom can promote a love of storytelling, develop listening skills, and create an immersive learning experience for students. For fifth graders, choosing age-appropriate and engaging books is essential to ensure they stay interested in the material. Here are 26 suggested books to read aloud for 5th grade students that cover different themes and genres:
1. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio
2. “Holes” by Louis Sachar
3. “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate
4. “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
5. “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle
6. “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan
7. “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown
8. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling
9. “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin
10. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo
11. “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell
12. “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson
13. “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L Konigsburg
14. “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry
15. “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt
16. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
17. “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster
18. “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli
19: Hatchet by Gary Paulson
20: Out of My Mind – Sharon M.Drasco.
21: Ella Enchanted – Levine, Gail Carson
22: “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
23: “Bud, Not Buddy” by Christopher Paul Curtis
24: “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech
25: “The Secret Garden” by Frances-Hodgson Burnett
26. “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
This list of 26 books provides a diverse range of read aloud choices for 5th grade students. By selecting books from various genres and themes, teachers can encourage students to explore new literary worlds and make connections to their own experiences. No matter what their interests are, these books are sure to spark curiosity and capture the attention of every student in the classroom.
The post appeared first on .
1. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio
2. “Holes” by Louis Sachar
3. “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate
4. “Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
5. “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle
6. “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan
7. “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown
8. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling
9. “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin
10. “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo
11. “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell
12. “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson
13. “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L Konigsburg
14. “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry
15. “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt
16. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
17. “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster
18. “Maniac Magee” by Jerry Spinelli
19: Hatchet by Gary Paulson
20: Out of My Mind – Sharon M.Drasco.
21: Ella Enchanted – Levine, Gail Carson
22: “Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
23: “Bud, Not Buddy” by Christopher Paul Curtis
24: “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech
25: “The Secret Garden” by Frances-Hodgson Burnett
26. “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
This list of 26 books provides a diverse range of read aloud choices for 5th grade students. By selecting books from various genres and themes, teachers can encourage students to explore new literary worlds and make connections to their own experiences. No matter what their interests are, these books are sure to spark curiosity and capture the attention of every student in the classroom.
The post appeared first on .