5th Grade Reading Instruction

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide

Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices in The Chronicles of Narnia with this…

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Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

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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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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Team Moon Teacher's Guide

Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

The Keeping Quilt

The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Culture and Diversity

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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities

In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…

Subjects:

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Award and Prize Winners

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The Misfits Teacher's Guide

After reading The Misfits, use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the events in the book and develop…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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The Treehouse Series Teacher's Guide

Use these Common Core reading and writing activities with The 13-Story Treehouse and The 26-story Treehouse by Andy…

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

Children's Book

Reading

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Novels by Sharon Creech: Using Literature Circles

Use Literature Circles to promote small group discussion in your classroom. This teacher's guide illustrates how to set…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

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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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Friendship According to Humphrey Teacher's Guide

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers teaching ideas and extension activities for Friendship According…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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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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Homesick: My Own Story

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

Subjects:

Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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A Guide to Books by Margaret Peterson Haddix

This guide to books by Margaret Peterson Haddix includes teaching resources for each book in the Missing series and The…

Subjects:

Science Fiction

Reading Instruction

Language Arts and Writing

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Discussion Guide to Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

How do your students relate to Nikki and her friends from Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl? Use…

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Fiction

Reading Instruction

Literature

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Double Dutch Teacher's Guide

Enrich students' reading experience with the discussion questions, writing prompts, research topics, and drama…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Educator's Guide to the World of Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco is a beloved, highly acclaimed author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Use this guide to…

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Literature

Bullying

Reading and Literature

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Blended Reading Guide

Support your students to think critically and demonstrate their reading comprehension with this reading guide for the…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Multicultural Literature

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LESSON PLANS

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative Writing

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A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.

Subjects:

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

American History/U.S. History

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