Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. The Molly Lou Melon books by Patty Lovell hit all the sweet spots when it comes to mentor texts for writing about character traits. As a picture book, they offer rich character descriptions for even older elementary students to analyze about a girl who has “a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being One of the best 5th grade books in a series, especially for boys. BOX SET. A Tale of Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. FANTASY. This book is bloody and macabre and an excellent, imaginative story that weaves Hansel and Gretel with eight more Grimm fairy tales. I was a 4th grade reading interventionist for two years, so I’ve had so much fun compiling this list of the best chapter books for 4th graders. In fact, this list was supposed to be just 10 books, but I couldn’t stop adding more of my favorites. I decided to sort my list, just like the others, by guided reading level. Realistic Chapter Books from 2020. Tune It Out by Jamie Sumner. POVERTY / Sensory Processing Disorder / FOSTER CARE. I think you’ll love Lou’s story as much as me because of the beautiful character arc, authentic portrayal of SPD, and compelling writing. 12-year-old Lou lives in a truck and doesn’t go to school. Strong picture books for grades 3-5. The Junkyard Wonders, by Patricia Polacco. guided reading level: P. Patricia Polacco is a go-to author for strong picture books for kids in the intermediate grades. Her books are long but engaging, and they often address difficult topics. This is a story from Polacco’s own childhood, in which she is placed A Natural History of Mermaids by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Jessica Roux. ages 7 – 12. Dense with text and illustrations, this huge tome details mermaid anatomy, behavior, lifecycles, enemies, different kinds of mermaids in the world, underwater garden plants, and much more. Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly. Regular Price: 8.95 USD. Try for $0.00. The threat to the Keepers doubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story.Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction! But just when. If your fourth grade readers like historical fiction, they’ll love this reading list: The Watson’s Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. John Lincoln Clem Civil War Drummer Boy (series) by E.F. Abbott. Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood (verse, based on a true story) Vay Tiền TráșŁ GĂłp 24 ThĂĄng.

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