Fifth grade reading homework has two parts:
Part One: Reading at Home
As part of each week's reading grade, students are to read a minimum of 30 minutes, 5 nights per week. Students can always read (and can be encouraged to read more than the minimum though!!) Once students have completed each evening’s reading, they are to complete the reading log for that night. Reading logs will be turned in on Monday each week.
(Additional copies available below in case a student absent, or in the event a reading log gets lost.)
Part Two: Completing one Book Report a Month.
Each month, we will focus on a different genre of literature. Students are required to read one book from the genre of the month during their independent at home reading. Once that book is complete, students will complete a genre book report (posted below). Upon completion of the genre requirement of the month, students may choose which books they wish to read. Genre book reports will be due at the end of the month.
Whether books are chosen from libraries or at home, students should read books at their own personal independent reading level.
Students should be able to read independent books fluently, in phrases
(not word by word), with appropriate expression and comprehension.
Students should always choose books they find highly interesting. When readers are excited about their reading, they are much more likely to be successful. If a student selects a book that is either inappropriate or uninteresting, he or she is encouraged to change that book in a timely fashion.
Monthly genre studies:
Sept. – Realistic Fiction
Oct. - Historical Fiction
Nov. - Traditional Literature
Dec. - none
Jan. - Biography/Autobiography
Feb. – Fantasy
March – Non-fiction/ Informational
April – Mystery/Suspense
May - Your favorite genre
Interesting research about independent reading
Terry Paul summarized the findings of the two largest literature-based reading studies in his two reports, the National Reading Study (1992) and the National Study of Literature-Based Reading (1993). He concluded, "This study found significant correlation between the amount of literature-based reading students did and their growth in reading ability as measured by standardized reading tests.
In addition, the study revealed that the amount of practice students received in literature-based reading positively correlated with improvements in standardized math scores."
•Paul, T.D. (1992) National study of literature-based reading. Madison, WI: The Institute for Academic Excellence.
•Paul, T.D. (1993) National reading study and theory of reading practice. Madison, WI: The Institute for Academic Excellence.
Part One: Reading at Home
As part of each week's reading grade, students are to read a minimum of 30 minutes, 5 nights per week. Students can always read (and can be encouraged to read more than the minimum though!!) Once students have completed each evening’s reading, they are to complete the reading log for that night. Reading logs will be turned in on Monday each week.
(Additional copies available below in case a student absent, or in the event a reading log gets lost.)
Part Two: Completing one Book Report a Month.
Each month, we will focus on a different genre of literature. Students are required to read one book from the genre of the month during their independent at home reading. Once that book is complete, students will complete a genre book report (posted below). Upon completion of the genre requirement of the month, students may choose which books they wish to read. Genre book reports will be due at the end of the month.
Whether books are chosen from libraries or at home, students should read books at their own personal independent reading level.
Students should be able to read independent books fluently, in phrases
(not word by word), with appropriate expression and comprehension.
Students should always choose books they find highly interesting. When readers are excited about their reading, they are much more likely to be successful. If a student selects a book that is either inappropriate or uninteresting, he or she is encouraged to change that book in a timely fashion.
Monthly genre studies:
Sept. – Realistic Fiction
Oct. - Historical Fiction
Nov. - Traditional Literature
Dec. - none
Jan. - Biography/Autobiography
Feb. – Fantasy
March – Non-fiction/ Informational
April – Mystery/Suspense
May - Your favorite genre
Interesting research about independent reading
Terry Paul summarized the findings of the two largest literature-based reading studies in his two reports, the National Reading Study (1992) and the National Study of Literature-Based Reading (1993). He concluded, "This study found significant correlation between the amount of literature-based reading students did and their growth in reading ability as measured by standardized reading tests.
In addition, the study revealed that the amount of practice students received in literature-based reading positively correlated with improvements in standardized math scores."
•Paul, T.D. (1992) National study of literature-based reading. Madison, WI: The Institute for Academic Excellence.
•Paul, T.D. (1993) National reading study and theory of reading practice. Madison, WI: The Institute for Academic Excellence.
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