APRIL’S READING IN SPANISH
READING FOCUS: This month, fifth graders will delve into enjoyable novels featuring witty and relatable characters. As they read, they will deepen their understanding of how realistic subject matter can be woven into fictional stories. GRADE 5
Creativity & Curiosity
Sobreviví los ataques de tiburones de 1916 (I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916) Written by Lauren Tarshis & illustrated by Scott Dawson In the summer of 1916, 10-year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: A great white shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic Coast, not far from Chet’s hometown of Springfield, New Jersey. Then one day, while swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water. Fifth graders will be fascinated by this suspenseful historical fiction book based on real-life events.
ADVENTURE THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
Con cariño, Amalia (Love, Amalia) Written by Alma Flor Ada & Gabriel M. Zubizarreta Amalia did not want her best friend Martha to move away to California. They had been best friends for so long, and her routine depended on Martha being there. Amalia’s abuelita tells her about all the family they have who don’t live nearby, and how she sends them cards and carefully curated letters several times a year. When Amalia’s abuelita convinces her to start writing to Martha when she moves away, Amalia decides to give it a try.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
New Worlds Reading Initiative Selections in Spanish: April | 13
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