5th Grade Reading and Literature Resources
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TEACHING RESOURCE
"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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Writing a Book Report
Specific tips for writing effective book reports.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 -
ASSESSMENT
St. Patty's Day Quiz
Check students' prior knowledge of St. Patrick's Day or test them following your lesson with this quick, fun quiz. The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
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 -
WORKBOOKS
Elements of Poetry Workbook
Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteraturePoetry -
LESSON PLANS
Sequencing Lesson
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story, such as the beginning, middle, and end. Included…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Visualizing
Learn and apply this critical reading instruction strategy Visualizing refers to our ability to create pictures in our…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
TEACHING RESOURCE
St. Patty's Day Quiz: Answers
The answers to the St. Patty's Day Quiz.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
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 -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Who Am I? – Character Description
Extends students' learning experience reading literature. Students will use this printable worksheet to describe in…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Learning at Home Reading and Writing Choice Board
If school isn't in session as normal, and you have students at home who need to stay focused on learning, don't fret!…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Changes for Women Reading Warm-Up
Read about the history of women's rights in the United States. This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction passage…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWomen's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Three Paragraph Main Idea and Details Chart
This graphic organizer will help your students identify the main idea and supporting facts in three paragraphs. It's…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Penguins Reading Warm-Up
Introduce facts about penguins with this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…Subjects:Aquatic AnimalsAnimals (Zoology)Biology -
REFERENCE
Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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 -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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 -
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
