This is the second in a series of five designed for fifth grade. Within this unit, teachers are provided with scripted lessons for instructional read-aloud that incorporate reading, writing, language, listening, and speaking standards. This unit is aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

The book Holes, was intentionally chosen for its complex story structure. Within the story, Louis Sachar weaves together five individual plots. Students will be challenged as they learn to comprehend flashbacks and stories told out of sequence. In addition, students will analyze the author’s use of dark humor. You will be amazed at your students’ level of engagement as they master grade-level standards and read quality literature. Sarah recommends also purchasing the unit of study's companion text, Raising the Standards Through Chapter Books: The CIA Approach.