Fifth graders enter fifth grade continuing to grow as readers. They should be able to read accurately, smoothly and with plenty of expression with understanding. They are able to use patterns to figure out words and rely on advance decoding skills to tackle more challenging texts. Fifth graders are expected to read a variety of texts from grade-level novels and nonfiction books to magazine articles and online research. The fifth grade reader is now quite adept at discussing their reading and giving evidence. The fifth grade reading expectations start the year at levels S/T and end the year at levels V/W. Students should be able to read at least 40 minutes but many students have developed stamina far beyond.
Fifth graders continue to learn about structure and pay attention to how what they’re reading is organized. Your child should be able to compare and contrast the elements of texts, including how each book approaches similar themes and topics.
Fifth graders use evidence to compare and contrast characters, to summarize what they read, and to determine a story’s theme.
The surest way to expand your fifth grader’s vocabulary remains simple and the same: read and read more.
Jessica Kelmon. "Your 5th grader’s reading under the Common Core Standards | Parenting." Parenting. n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2018. <https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/fifth-grade-reading/>
Read digital texts. Your child has a district paid subscription to:
Britannica // Research tool for upper grades with a variety of nonfiction texts
Big Universe // Digital library with a wide range of fiction and nonfiction texts (leveled)--click here for help with logging in with your child's Google account
RazKids // Contact your child's intervention teacher for more information.