Mr. Wormsley’s 5th Grade
Summer Reading and School Supplies List
In 5th grade, the focus of reading is changing from mostly
fiction (entertainment) books to a combination of both fiction
and non-fiction (information) books. Summer reading should
add to a student’s ability to interpret information, since that
is what school and life are all about. Therefore, of the two
books that are required reading, one is non-fiction. Use the
attached rubrics for your book reports. The correct rubric
must be attached to the back of each report when you hand
them in on the 1st day of school.
Books List #1
Realistic Fiction/Science Fiction/Fantasy/Historical Fiction
== Choose 1 ==
James and the Giant Peach – Roald Dahl *
Frindle – Andrew Clements **
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson – Bette Lord *
Because of Winn Dixie – Kate DiCamillo *
The Computer Nut – Betsy Cromer Byars**
The Enormous Egg – Oliver Butterworth*
Sideways Stories from Wayside School – Louis Sachar **
Matilda – Roald Dahl *
The Secret of Platform 13 – Eva Ibbotson**
The Mouse and the Motorcycle – Beverly Clearly **
Holes – Louis Sachar*
Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Richard and Florence Atwater*
Ginger Pye – Eleanor Estes*
McMummy – Betsy Byars**
One-Eyed Cat – Paula Fox*
Historical Fiction
Out of the Dust – Karen Hesse *
Esperanza Rising – Pam Munoz Ryan*
Drums at Saratoga – Lisa Banim**
*- Available at Highland Falls Library
**- Available from Ramapo Catskill Library System
Books List #2
Non-Fiction
== Choose 1==
Lost Star: The Story of Amelia Earhart – Patricia Lauber**
When Clay Sings – Byrd Taylor*
Lincoln: A Photobiography – Russell Freedman*
Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio – Peg Kehret**
Mummies, Tombs and Treasure, Secrets of Ancient Egypt – Lila Perl**
Christopher Columbus – Christy DeVillier*
Shoshone – Dennis Fradin*
The Great Fire – Jim Murphy*
Children of the Great Depression – Russell Freedman*
What was the Battle of Gettysburg? – Jim O’Connor**
The Mighty Mars Rovers, the incredible adventures of Spirit and
Opportunity – Elizabeth Rusch*
*- Available at Highland Falls Library
**- Available from Ramapo Catskill Library System
Non-Fiction Book Report Rubric
Student Name _________________________________
Book Title____________________________________________
Author______________________________________________
Don’t forget to use a heading on the first sheet of the report.
Holy Angels
Your Name
Date Due (1st day of school)
Grade 5
Subject
Mr. Wormsley
ELA
________ (5 pts) Book Title:
________ (5 pts) Author(s)/Illustrator(s)
________ (10 pts) List of major characters: describe each character with 3 words.
For Example: General Davis-proud, smart, dangerous Note: in some non-fiction books
there are very few characters mentioned, because the book may focus on events. If
you have trouble describing a character, consider the people of a country or region as
the main character and describe them.
________ (15 pts) Setting
Give as much detail as possible about the setting of the story. Use all the elements of
setting in your description. When, where, season, day, night, weather. Example:
Washington, D.C., April through September 1776; or Battles of the Civil War,
Gettysburg, and Vicksburg April 1861 through April 1865 Do not write about the
characters or what is happening in each setting.
________ (45 pts) Summary
Minimum of 2 paragraphs of five (5) or more sentences each.
Make sure you write about the main events of theme of the book.
Be sure to write about any special events that may have changed the way you think or
if you learned something that seems very important to you. Write about what the book
could teach a person.
(20pts) Opinion
________ (20pts) Please write minimum of three sentences about whether you liked
the book or not, and why; and if you would recommend this book or not and why.
________Total/100
Don’t forget to attach this sheet to the back of your book report!
Fiction Book Report Rubric
Student Name _____________________________
Book Title_________________________________
Author___________________________________
Don’t forget to use a heading on the first sheet of the report.
Holy Angels
Your Name
Date Due (1st day of school)
Grade 5
Subject
Mr. Wormsley
ELA
________ (5 pts) Title:
________ (5 pts) Author(s)/Illustrator(s)
________ (10 pts) List of major characters: describe each character with just 3
descriptive words
________ (15 pts) Setting
Give as much detail as possible about the setting of the story. Use all the elements of
setting in your description such as, when, where, season, day, night, weather. Do not
write your summary here!
________ (45 pts) Summary
Minimum of three (3) paragraphs of five (5) to seven (7) sentences each.
Tell what happened from beginning to end. Be sure to write about special events that
may have changed things in the story.
(20pts) Opinion
________ Please write minimum of three to five sentences about whether you liked
the book or not, and why; and if you would recommend this book and why.
________ Total/100
Last of all…Do Not write the words “THE END” at the end of your report.
Don’t forget to attach this sheet to the back of your book report!
Holy Angels of the Hudson Valley
5th Grade Supply List
3 packages of wide ruled lined paper
1 large, 2 inch binder with outside clear pockets (any color, please just make
sure it is 2")
1 package of plastic binder dividers with pockets
3 hole pencil bag that will fit in binder
3 packages of #2 pencils with erasers
2 Composition notebooks
1 index cards, ruled, 3x5, 100 count
1 package of 8 fine tip CRAYOLA markers (please select this brand!)
1 package of 24 CRAYOLA colored pencils (please select this brand!)
2 glue sticks
1 bottle of white school glue
3 Papermate white pearl or pink pearl erasers (if you cannot find this brand
Staples brand version is ok, but no other brand)
2 Hi-Liters
3 boxes of tissues
3 tubs of Clorox or Lysol wipes (or store brand equivalent)
1 package of baby wipes (not brand specific)
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 plastic, Rubbermaid (or other brand) clear shoe box