Tag: 5th Grade Novel Study

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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Shiloh Novel Study Activities

Shiloh

Are you looking for a great book to read with your students? Students love reading the novel Shiloh!  ⭐ About the Book: Shiloh Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a heartfelt and memorable novel about a young boy who discovers a beagle in need of help — and learns that doing the right thing is …

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Where the Red Fern Grows Activities

Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows tells the story of Billy growing up in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression. Billy longs for a coon dog. He earns money by doing extra chores for two years to earn enough to buy not one but two dogs. Grandfather orders the pups. They are shipped to the nearby …

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The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard is a fast‑moving fantasy that hooks readers from the very first chapter. When Omri discovers that a simple plastic figure can come to life, he’s thrown into a world where imagination, responsibility, and friendship collide. This classic middle‑grade novel is perfect for lessons on character development, point of view, and …

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Ella Enchanted Activities

Ella Enchanted

Ella Enchanted is a Cinderella story with a twist. When Ella is born, a fairy named Lucinda gives her the gift of obedience. Now, whenever anyone gives Ella an order, she must follow it. At first, Ella’s mother and their cook protect Ella. When Lady Eleanor dies, Ella’s father remarries. As you can imagine, this causes …

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Paintbrushes & Arrows by M.C. Finotti

Paintbrushes & Arrows

I’m thrilled to welcome M.C. Finotti, author of Paintbrushes & Arrows: A Story of Two Girls in St. Augustine in 1875, as a guest blogger today. Her novel is a thoughtful blend of real people, historical events, and heartfelt storytelling that teachers will enjoy sharing with their students. Interesting Feature Rotating  Perspectives and Points of …

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