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, German, and more! Lyrics for the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureForeign LanguagesMusic -
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How to Write the Best Book Report - With Examples
Specific tips for writing effective book reports. Write better book reports using the tips, examples, and outlines…Subjects:Writing Research PapersLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
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Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the text before, during, and after they…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
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Visualizing
Learn and apply this critical reading instruction strategy Visualizing refers to our ability to create pictures in our…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Who Am I? – Character Description
Extends students' learning experience reading literature. Students will use this printable worksheet to describe in…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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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 KWL charts in your classroom. K-W-L stands…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Teaching Strategies for Sequencing Reading (Grades 1-5)
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story, such as the beginning, middle, and end. Included…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Remembering Names
Use these fun games to help pupils remember each other's names.SubjectsReading and LiteratureListeningSocial Skills -
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Five-Paragraph Essay
Help students write five-paragraph essays with a graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Describe That Character
Describe a character's physical and personality traits.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingCreative Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Five Elements of a Plot
Five elements of a story's plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) provide the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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PowerPoint Postcards Presentation
Build students' PowerPoint skills with this postcard lesson plan. Students will research someplace they have visited and…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Main Idea and Supporting Details Web
An essential tool for language arts classes! This graphic organizer will help students identify the main idea of a…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureMain Idea and Supporting Details -
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Beginning, Middle, and End
Identify the sections of a story with this plot/story sequence graphic organizer. This printable is customizable.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
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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 "Choose Your Own Adventure" stories by…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingReading and Literature -
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Bloom's Taxonomy Activities
Encourage development of your students' skills with activities that follow Bloom's Taxonomy.Subjects:ReadingReading and Literature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 5–8
This gallery of middle school literature features banned or challenged books. Each slide also features a related…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Asking Pre-Reading Questions
Students will learn about asking questions before reading and will make predictions based on the discussion of the…SubjectsReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingVocabulary
