Tag: 5th Grade Novel Study

The People of Sparks Teaching Ideas

The People of Sparks

In The People of Sparks, the sequel to The City of Ember, the Emberites leave their cave home. After journeying for a couple of days, they come to a village called Sparks. Here they find a group of people who although aren’t openly hostile are certainly not welcoming. The two groups of people must learn to get …

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The Westing Game Book Unit Activities

The Westing Game

Newbery Medal winner The Westing Game will keep the reader guessing “who did it” from beginning to end. The story opens with Barney Northrup, a fictitious person, selecting tenants for the Sunset Towers, a luxury apartment building owned by the Westing Estate. The Wexlers, the Hoos, and the Theodorakises move into large apartments. Judge Ford, Sydelle, and …

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Gregor the Overlander Book Activities

Gregor the Overlander

Gregor the Overlander is a captivating novel by Suzanne Collins that will take students on an unforgettable journey through the dark and mysterious Underland. With its gripping plot, dynamic characters, and richly imagined setting, this book will surely be a hit with students. The story begins when Gregor, an 11-year-old boy, falls through a grate …

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Pax by Sara Pennypacker Teaching Ideas

Pax

Are you looking for some fun and interesting Pax teaching activities? You’ve come to the right place.  In Sara Pennypacker’s gripping and heart-wrenching novel Pax, readers are transported into a world torn apart by war. The bonds of love and loyalty between a young boy and his pet fox are tested in the most devastating …

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Because of Mr. Terupt Theme

Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt is a phenomenal book! Mr. Terupt is the new 5th-grade teacher at Snow Hill School in Connecticut. Among his class are the seven narrators of the story. Each narrator has a unique problem s/he must work through. Peter is the class clown. He blurts out comments and is mischievous. Jessica has just moved from …

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The Castle in the Attic

The Castle in the Attic

Are you looking for a fun novel to use with your students? The Castle in the Attic is both entertaining and educational. Your students will enjoy reading a novel set during Medieval Times. They will also love reading about William’s adventures as he travels back in time. The Castle in the Attic Summary William uses the magical …

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The City of Ember Book Activities

The City of Ember

The city of Ember is dying. Power failures become more frequent and longer. The sky is dark. Outside the city, darkness looms in the Unknown Regions. Lina Mayfleet finds a set of instructions she believes will help her find a way out of the city. Unfortunately, her baby sister finds the instructions first and chews …

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