Grade Five
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Helpful Tips & Tools
Reading just right books (JRB) is an essential element for reading growth. A student's JRB has just the right amount of challenge for them to practice comprehension strategies while maintaining a solid understanding of their reading.
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There are many ways students are assessed in order to determine their Just Right Reading Range. Throughout the year, you and your child should be aware of this range and the majority of independent reading happens in this range. There are many leveling systems available, but the two main systems we use in grade five are the DRA (developmental reading assessment) levels and the Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading levels. Below are the target ranges for the school year.
Trimester
1
Trimester
2
Trimester
3
DRA: 40 Nonfiction
Guided Reading: Q, R, S
DRA: 50 Fiction
Guided Reading: T, U
DRA: 50 Nonfiction
Guided Reading: U, V
Grade Five Reading Targets
Interested in finding the text complexity/level of your child's books? The Literacy Leveler app is available in the Apple App Store and Scholastic's Book Wizard website are great tools to use.
Grade Five Reading Targets
Additional Reading Skills Practice
Sometimes readers need a bit more practice with specific vocabulary or reading comprehension skills, in short texts. Check out these apps and websites that might help.
Storytelling Support and Extensions
Storytelling is both oral and written and a writer's craft can be improved through storytelling. Check out these fun apps and websites perfect for practice, exploration, or pushing your child's creative juices to the next level.