Notes
about Mrs. Eldridge's
Reading Class
Reading
& Lessons
Each
of the selections in our Explore
text has an AR test and an essay test. You are expected
to read carefully and pass both types of test. Many
selections are non-fiction. It is very important that you
read these even more carefully than the fiction
selections.
Three
Novels Each Marking Period
In addition, you are
expected to read three novels and pass the AR tests for
each during each of the four marking periods. Novels
should be AR, reasonably long, and at your reading level.
Check with the teacher to see whether a novel is
acceptable. Most classroom "paperbacks" have a
sticker saying they are AR. If you do not know whether a
book is AR check the computer before you read.
Book
Bowl Novels
- The
Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich
- The
Wanderer, by Sharon Creech
- Harry
Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K.Rowling
- Holes,
Louis Sachar
- Stone
Fox
- The
Wish Giver
- The
War With Grandpa, Louis Sachar
- Number
the Stars, by Lois Lowrey
- Bridge
to Teribithia, by Katherine
Paterson
- Frindle,
by Andrew Clements
 Harry learns about his
unusual parents and enrolls in Hogwarts. This is
also a Book Bowl Book.
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 Cody, Sophy & Bryan sail
across the Atlantic. This is also a Book Bowl
Book.
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 A year in the life of a
Native American family. This is also a Book Bowl
Book.
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Updated 1/20/04
Fifth Grade Homepage for
2003-2004
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What do you need to
bring to school?
Here
are some suggested desk supplies:
- wide lined
looseleaf paper
- two or more
pencils
- extra erasers
- ring
notebooks
- assignment
book (provided)
- textbooks
(provided)
Here
are some optional supplies you might like to have:
- colored
pencils, markers, or crayons
- scissors,
ruler
- glue and/or
tape
- pen
- water bottle
with a tight top (water only)
Here
are some things to leave at home:
- gum and candy
- toys
- games
- equipment
(such as basketballs or jump ropes) may be stored
in your locker
Recess:
Mrs. Eldridge's Class will be going outside for recess
three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). Dress for
the weather. Playground rules require that you have
adequate winter clothing before sliding down the school
hill. (Miss Bishop's class will have recess Monday,
Wednesday, Friday.)
- jacket,
sweater, sweatshirt suitable for the temperature
- boots,
gloves, hat, snowpants when needed
 Levi helps a friend escape
the slave traders in the 1850's. A companion
book, Dear Levi, follows the brothers on the
Oregon Trail.
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Here are a
few more great novel choices. Each represents a type of
adventure. The settings are important to the
story and will give you an insight into American
History.
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 Esperanza's family is forced
to flee their family home in the 1930's.
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