ELEM: Easy books for 5th graders

[Megan Volmer <volmerm@FORT-MILL.K12.SC.US>]

I have recently tested all my students (450 - 5th graders) with the
S.T.A.R. test produced by Advantage Learning Systems.  It was wonderful to
find out the exact reading level of each student.  My assistant and I
copied our AR list in the ZPD range of each kid.  We gave each kid a list
of books in his range.  Time consuming-yes!  Worth it-double yes.  The kids
are focused on finding books and are excited about the books on their level.

Since we are only a fifth grade school we are lacking a sufficient volume
of material on the 1st and 2nd grade levels.  I need to purchase additional
material at a 1st and 2nd grade level that does not seem babyish.

I searched the archives and found information on books with a 5th grade
interest levelwritten on a third and fourth grade level, but I need books
at even a lower level than this.  I would appreciate any ideas you have.

I have many Nate the Great
        Junie B. Jones
        Cam Jansen
        Boxcar Children
Looking for additional suggestions.  Thanks so much for your help.

Megan Volmer  - volmerm@fort-mill.k12.sc.us
Media Specialist
Banks Street Elementary School
Fort Mill, SC  29715

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