5th Grade Reading and Literature

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Reading Comprehension

Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…

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Literature

Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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LESSON PLANS

"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literature

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Ocean Food Chain Reading Warm-Up

Introduce the ocean food chain with this life science printable. For this reading warm-up, students will read a short…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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Penguins Reading Warm-Up

Introduce facts about penguins with this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…

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Aquatic Animals

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Extension Activities for Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Cultural Groups

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LESSON PLANS

Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons

Using the book, Stone Fox, students will explore character, setting, and issues for Native Americans in this multiple…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Native-American History (American Indians)

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Mountain Animals Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about mountain animals and improve their reading comprehension skills with the nonfiction reading passage…

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Reading Comprehension

Mammals

Mountains

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Grossology

Use this book guide to assist you in implementing the Grossology books into your curriculum. The Grossology series…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Science

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LESSON PLANS

Woodpecker Poetry Pack

Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Octopus Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about octopuses and improve their reading comprehension skills with the passage and questions in this…

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Reading Comprehension

Aquatic Animals

Language Arts and Writing

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BOOK GUIDES

Reading Guide for The Underneath

Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…

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Literature

Animals (Zoology)

Reading and Literature

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Armadillos Reading Warm-Up

Improve students' reading skills with this printable warm-up about armadillos, with related reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Mammals

Animals (Zoology)

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Horse: Main Idea and Supporting Details Organizer

A graphic organizer for main ideas and supporting details. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

1930s

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ACTIVITIES

Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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BOOK GUIDES

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary, chapter guides, and extension activities to be used while reading…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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BOOK GUIDES

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.

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Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Captive Whales Reading Warm-Up

Should whales be kept in captivity? Use this reading passage to start a class discussion on this topic. After reading a…

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Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

Biology

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ACTIVITIES

Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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Boa Constrictor Reading Warm-Up

Read about boa constrictors – the largest snake living in Central and South America. Use the nonfiction reading passage…

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Reading Comprehension

Reptiles

Endangered Species

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Flying Squirrels Reading Warm-Up

Students learn about flying squirrels in this printable warm-up. Use the nonfiction reading passage and reading…

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Leopards Reading Warm-Up

Students will read a nonfiction passage about leopards and answer questions about the text. Use this printable warm-up…

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Mammals

Animals (Zoology)

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The Mountain That Loved a Bird

Activities and resources to teach The Mountain That Loved a Bird, written by Alice McLerran and illustrated by Eric…

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Reading and Literature

Birds

Plants and Botany

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