"De La Salle Fifth Reader" by Christian Brothers is an educational tool designed to enhance reading skills and instill moral values in students. This reader, part of the De La Salle Series, presents a collection of prose and poetry that explores themes like duty, family, nature, and faith. Intended to foster a love for literature and a strong moral compass, the book begins by outlining its educational goals and stressing the need for clear and expressive reading. The early sections establish a structured literacy approach by including selections from well-known authors that spark creativity and critical thinking. Initially, the reader focuses on moral lessons and personal narratives, aiming to build a base for literary understanding and encourage discussions around core themes, ultimately improving children's reading ability and appreciation for quality literature.

De La Salle Fifth Reader
By Christian Brothers
Through carefully chosen stories and poems, young readers embark on a journey of moral lessons, developing fluency and character simultaneously.
Summary
About the AuthorThe De La Salle Brothers, officially named the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools abbreviated FSC, is a Catholic lay religious congregation of pontifical right for men founded in France by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (1651–1719), and now based in Rome, Italy. The De La Salle Brothers are also known as the Christian Brothers, French Christian Brothers, or Lasallian Brothers. The Lasallian Christian Brothers are distinct from the Congregation of Christian Brothers, often also referred to as simply the Christian Brothers, or Irish Christian Brothers. The Lasallian Brothers use the post-nominal abbreviation FSC to denote their membership of the order, and the honorific title Brother, abbreviated "Br."
The De La Salle Brothers, officially named the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools abbreviated FSC, is a Catholic lay religious congregation of pontifical right for men founded in France by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (1651–1719), and now based in Rome, Italy. The De La Salle Brothers are also known as the Christian Brothers, French Christian Brothers, or Lasallian Brothers. The Lasallian Christian Brothers are distinct from the Congregation of Christian Brothers, often also referred to as simply the Christian Brothers, or Irish Christian Brothers. The Lasallian Brothers use the post-nominal abbreviation FSC to denote their membership of the order, and the honorific title Brother, abbreviated "Br."