The following texts are recommended readings that correspond to the ELA Modules that were designed to align to the new Common Core Learning Standards.  It is imperative that students read a high volume of texts at their reading level in order to continue to build the academic vocabulary and fluency that the CCLS demand.  The listed texts are within the 5th grade readability levels according to the Common Core Learning Standards and the Lexile Framework for Reading.  Based on these resources, 5th grade students should be reading texts fluently with the the range of L740-L1010.

"It is important to note that the Lexile measure of a book refers to its text difficulty only. A Lexile measure does not address the content or quality of the book...The real power of The Lexile Framework is in matching readers to text-no matter where the reader is in the development of his or her reading skills-and in examining reader growth. When teachers know Lexile reader measures and Lexile text measures, they can match their students with the texts that will maximize learning and growth."  -

http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/grade-equivalent/grade-equivalent-chart/

To find the type of text (Informational, Literature, or Poetry), the Lexile Level, and whether or not we have the book in our library click on the title of the text.

*Reminder- Students in 5th grade must read 25 books and document on their Reading Log*