Check out some new, fun author studies for fifth grade to keep them engaged. Make your activities related to the read aloud and let students express their creativity.

Tips for Fifth Grade Author Studies:

• Some fifth graders think they are too old for read alouds. They’re not. Don’t ask for their advice or opinions; keep reading aloud.
• Having a set routine can help. Let students stretch out, turn the lights off, and relax.
• Don’t listen to the complainers! I promise someone in the class loves listening to read alouds, even if they don’t say it.
• Pick funny books and high-interest nonfiction to keep their interest.

Fifth Grade Author Study – Drew Daywalt

All these books are perfect for a bit of humor, and to get their creative juices flowing for the activity.

Favorite Books:

The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissor

The Day the Crayons Quit

Sleepy and the Goodnight Buddy

Fifth Grade Author Study – Raul the Third

Enter comics! A big hit with many students. Use a document camera so they can see all the details in these illustrations.

Favorite Books:

Tacos Today

Strollercoaster

Stuntboy, in the Meantime (chapter graphic novel but you can read the beginning)

Fifth Grade Author Study – Dario Peoples-Riley

Daria Peoples-Riley creates amazing picture books and illustrations that tell a simple story about a child’s interest. The easy activity pairing is to have students write about their own interests. 

Favorite Books:

Show the World

I Got Next

This Is It

Fifth Grade Author Study – Elise Gravel

Read nonfiction aloud but make it FUN! This series is perfect for teaching author’s purpose and author’s craft and will be an immediate hit with your students.

Favorite Books:

Disgusting Critters series:

The Bat

The Cockroach

The Mosquito

The Slug

The Worm, and more!