5th Grade Read Alouds

Well, I started meetings last week and school starts on Tuesday. I am still doing lots of last minute things to get ready, and I'm seriously doubting if I can get it all done by open house on Monday night...

I was blog hopping/stalking tonight and ran across this cute blog called, Love 4th Grade. I liked that she shared her beginning of the year read aloud, and I thought I would do the same.

For the past 3 years {this will be the 4th} I've read the same book: Loser by Jerry Spinelli.
I love reading Loser at the beginning of the year because it opens up a great conversation about being kind to each other and gives a strong anti-bullying message. My students think it's hilarious to read about all of Zinkoff's crazy adventures. I love that I can refer back to it all year long and remind students why it's important to say nice things and not hurt anyone's feelings.

And for my second read aloud of the year...
5th grade teachers - This read aloud is a MUST!! It tells of the true story of Pocahontas. It goes along great with our social studies curriculum and is fun and interesting for students to listen to. I will be reading this for my second read aloud of the year (and it will be my 6th year of reading it aloud to my students - even I love it!)

Okay, now I REALLY want to hear....

What is your favorite read aloud? 
Which book will you read aloud first?!

I would love to add new books into this year's schedule!
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