5th Grade Reading and Literature Resources
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"Frere Jacques" Lyrics and Translations
"Frère Jacques" lyrics and translations from the original French into English,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureForeign LanguagesMusic -
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Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
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Writing a Book Report
Specific tips for writing effective book reports.Subjects:Writing Research PapersLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
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O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
Find the full text of the classic short story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureShort Stories -
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas
A list of project your students can complete when reading Barbara Robinson's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Five-Paragraph Essay
Help students write five-paragraph essays with a graphic organizer. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
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Main Idea and Supporting Details
Help students identify main idea and supporting details with this printable…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Sequencing Lesson
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story, such as…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Top 20 Literature Graphic Organizers Gallery
Graphic organizers help your students to better understand what they read.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary Style and Techniques -
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How to Write "Choose Your Own Adventure" Stories
Easily-adaptable example of a classic story format Students learn how to write…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingReading and Literature -
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Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy
With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Visualizing
Learn and apply this critical reading instruction strategy Visualizing refers…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Outlining
Use this graphic organizer to help students create outlines for a five-paragraph…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting Research Papers -
REFERENCE
Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Literature that Deals with Laughter
Books that make kids laugh are listed in this literature resource for teachers.Subjects:Emotional Appeal of Children's LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingVocabulary -
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Three Paragraph Main Idea and Details Chart
This graphic organizer will help your students identify the main idea and…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Essay Topics
Assign these essay topics to your class when reading Barbara Robinson's book The…Subjects:Teaching The Best Christmas Pageant EverBooksLiterature -
LESSON PLANS
I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack
Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in…Subjects:LiteratureWinter SeasonReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Winter Solstice Activities
Teach children about the winter solstice with these activities.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWinter Season -
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Poetry Lessons & Worksheets: Gallery of Activities (Grades 3-5)
Poetry is an ideal way to help students with fluency and to appreciate the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
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Main Idea and Supporting Details Web
An essential tool for language arts classes! This graphic organizer will help…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureMain Idea and Supporting Details -
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Who Am I? – Character Description
Extends students' learning experience reading literature. Students will use this…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature