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Resources for Grades 5 – 6
Fifth and sixth graders are making the exciting move to middle school. The materials here can help you make the most of their time outside of school.
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 Activities & Projects |
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Explore Point of View in Fairy Tales
Explore fairy tales told in both old and new ways and use an online tool to help children create their own “fractured” version of a fairy tale.
Send Postcards From the Concert
Have children practice combining sentences using initial impressions of music. The finished message goes on an illustrated postcard.
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 Games & Tools |
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The Mystery Cube asks children to separate a mystery into six distinct elements. Using it, children begin to see how a writer constructs a mystery—and can try writing their own.
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 Tips & How To's |
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Creating a podcast gives teens a chance to communicate with others. The skills teens learn in this process can help them become better writers and public speakers.
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 Printouts |
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Children can use this chart to keep track of the books, stories, and magazine articles that they read. This organizer can also help with comparison of different genres and formulation of opinions about the texts.
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 Podcasts |
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Every day is Earth Day! Emily shares her story of children inspired by The Lorax and how they might take action with 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. Emily also explores science and nature activities with guest Sharon Betty and The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.
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Most Popular for Grades 5 – 6 |  |
1 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades 6 – 8 | Printout | Word Play
3 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
4 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
5 | Grades 3 – 12 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades K – 5 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
4 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
5 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades K – 5 | Podcast Episode
2 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades 5 – 10 | Printout | Writing It Out
4 | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast Episode
Censorship and Your Freedom to Read 
5 | Grades 5 – 8 | Activity & Project