5th Grade Complete Reading Curriculum Bundle | Set 1 (Print + Digital Novel Studies)

Stop piecing your reading curriculum together month by month. This full-year 5th-grade novel study bundle gives you everything you need to confidently teach eight powerful, standards-aligned novels — with both printable PDFs and Google Slides included.

Included Novel Studies

• Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
• Holes by Louis Sachar
• Blood on the River by Elisa Carbone
• Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
• Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
• Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
• Restart by Gordon Korman
• Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

A Year of Powerful Themes

Throughout the year, students will explore:

• Empathy & inclusion

• Perseverance & resilience

• Justice & consequences

• Identity & personal growth

• Historical perspective

• Friendship & community

What’s Included in Each Novel Study

Each unit provides:

• Comprehension questions and discussion prompts

• Vocabulary and literary analysis activities

• Writing prompts and non-fiction tie-ins

• Printable student pages + Google Slides™ versions

• Assessments and extension activities

• Structured lesson plans for whole-class, small groups, or independent study, or homeschool

All lessons are designed to save you hours of planning while keeping students engaged and challenged.

Why Teachers Love This Bundle

• Covers your entire 5th-grade reading year

• Saves dozens of planning hours

• Builds strong readers AND thoughtful humans

• Works for whole-class, small groups, independent study, or homeschool

• Print + digital flexibility

If you want a cohesive, meaningful, and ready-to-use 5th-grade reading curriculum — this bundle gives you everything in one place.

Build Strong Readers and Thoughtful Humans

This 5th Grade Set 1 Novel Study Bundle isn’t just about reading — it’s about building empathy, resilience, curiosity, and a love for literature. Give your students a year full of meaningful stories and structured learning without the stress of planning every detail.

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