GRADE 5
Creativity & Curiosity
El último cuento (The Last Story) Written by Rodolfo Castro & illustrated by Enrique Torralba No one imagined that Jacinto would disappear. The stories he told in the shade of an old tree brought meaning to life in his neighborhood, so when his voice trailed off, everything became monotonous. However, silence is not eternal, and stories, sooner or later, find a way to return. With this book, readers will learn about the value of storytellers and oral traditions in the contemporary world.
CREATIVITY
Imagination & Exploration Sobreviví el huracán Katrina, 2005 (I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005) Written by Lauren Tarshis & illustrated by Scott Dawson In this installment of a popular historical fiction series, Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life through an account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century. Barry’s family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans, but when Barry’s little sister gets terribly sick, they’re forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first Katrina doesn’t seem to be as bad as predicted. But when the levees break overnight and Barry is swept away from his family by the flood waters, his world is literally torn apart. Fifth- graders will be gripped by the suspense as they follow Barry’s story.
ADVENTURE
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