5th Grade Complete Reading Curriculum Bundle | Set 2 (Print + Digital Novel Studies)

Keep your 5th-grade reading curriculum engaging and cohesive with this full-year novel study bundle. Featuring 8 beloved novels, this bundle provides everything you need for a full year of literacy instruction — comprehension, discussion, writing, and critical thinking — in printable PDFs and Google Slides™ formats.

Included Novel Studies

• Crenshaw by Kathryn Applegate

• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

• How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell

• Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

• Ban This Book by Alan Gratz

• Loser by Jerry Spinelli

• Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr

• Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm

Why This Bundle Works

This year-long bundle is carefully designed to engage students in reading comprehension, literary analysis, and meaningful social-emotional learning. Students explore themes that matter, including:

• Friendship & community – Shiloh, Loser

• Resilience & perseverance – Turtle in Paradise, Crenshaw

• Courage & justice – Number the Stars, Ban This Book

• Identity & empathy – Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, Loser

• Humor & fun – How to Eat Fried Worms

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

✔ Full-year curriculum for 5th grade
✔ Flexible for print or digital classrooms
✔ Standards-aligned reading & writing activities
✔ Promotes social-emotional growth and critical thinking
✔ Engaging for students with diverse learning needs

Build Strong Readers and Thoughtful Humans

This 5th Grade Set 2 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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