Mrs. McBean
5th Grade Core Literature
"Once you learn the joy of reading, a whole world of
discovery opens up and you'll never look back."
Toby Reynolds
Click here for the Class Policies and Procedures
Our first class novel will be Schooled by Gordon Korman. We will be reading this book together as a class in September and October.
discovery opens up and you'll never look back."
Toby Reynolds
Click here for the Class Policies and Procedures
Our first class novel will be Schooled by Gordon Korman. We will be reading this book together as a class in September and October.
Digital Literacy Links
Great local resources can be found right at our Skokie Public Library!
Goodreads uses a predictive algorithm to figure out which books
you'll love based on ratings you give to other books.
Common Sense Media provides reliable reviews and feedback on books
(and all other media,) while also having a very thorough search function
with the ability to pare down reviews by author, specific books,
your child's age, and favorite genres and topics.
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies
the best in children's books, recordings, and videos.
James Patterson's READKIDDOREAD has book recommendations
based on age and include a variety of genres.
While focused on girls, A Mighty Girl is helpful in finding books
for both genders. It has recommendations for specific age groups,
including 9-12, and can help all kids feel empowered.
Great local resources can be found right at our Skokie Public Library!
Goodreads uses a predictive algorithm to figure out which books
you'll love based on ratings you give to other books.
Common Sense Media provides reliable reviews and feedback on books
(and all other media,) while also having a very thorough search function
with the ability to pare down reviews by author, specific books,
your child's age, and favorite genres and topics.
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies
the best in children's books, recordings, and videos.
James Patterson's READKIDDOREAD has book recommendations
based on age and include a variety of genres.
While focused on girls, A Mighty Girl is helpful in finding books
for both genders. It has recommendations for specific age groups,
including 9-12, and can help all kids feel empowered.