6th Grade

Tips for reading and retaining information from textbooks.

Reading Textbooks

Subjects:

Silent Reading

Reading Comprehension

Reading

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Instructions for taking effective notes in class or from a textbook.

Taking Notes

Subjects:

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present it as an oral report to…

Olympic Leaders

Subjects

Speech

Creative Writing

Olympic Games

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Definitions of words that help students write different types of essays.

Essay Keywords

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Writing Research Papers

Language Arts and Writing

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A list of U.S. vice presidents.

U.S. Vice Presidents

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Political Figures

Executive Branch

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Encourage students to follow the step-by-step directions for writing an essay.

How to Write an Essay

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.

Tips for Revising

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Wives and Children of U.S. Presidents

A chart listing the wives and children of the U.S. presidents.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidents

Families

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Ever wonder what the U.S. presidents did before they became president? This chart details all of their previous…

Presidents' Occupations

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures

This chart lists U.S. presidents' birth places, parties, and birth and death dates. Use this reference when studying…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Research Paper: Use Footnotes and Endnotes

How to use footnotes and endnotes in a research paper.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

Writing Research Papers

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Research Paper: Organize Your Ideas

How to organize information and create an outline for a research paper.

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Research Paper: Take Notes

How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…

Labor Day Newspaper

Subjects

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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ACTIVITIES

James and the Giant Peach

Students love James and the Giant Peach, an action-filled fantasy that will amuse and encourage them to read more. Use…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Banned Books and Censorship

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BOOK GUIDES

Charlotte's Web Extension Activities

Charlotte's Web has been loved by generations of children! This is the tale of Charlotte the spider, and her efforts to…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Children's Book

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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…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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An article about the role eclipses have played in world literature.

Eclipses in Literature

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Science

Eclipse

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Article describing the origins of the Labor Day Holiday in the United States.

The Story of Labor Day

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Social Movements

Labor

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Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 - 2015

An article listing the dates and places of eclipses occurring between 2005 and 2015.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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U.S. Census Statistics from 1790-2010

Census data for the United States.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Census

United States of America (USA)

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An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary

Students will create an illustrated glossary of astronomy terms.

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

Visual Arts

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People and Places in Egyptian Mythology

A chart listing Egyptian gods and important places in Egyptian mythology.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient Egypt

Mythology

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