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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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Have children explore the different parts of mystery writing by making a puzzle about a favorite book. They can then invent and write their own mysteries using the online Mystery Cube tool.
Use recipes to help children practice reading and writing step-by-step instructions. Have them sample the results to see how they did.
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 Games & Tools |
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The Stapleless Book tool allows children to make an eight page book of their own, ideal for stories, notes, new words, and more.
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 Tips & How To's |
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Help a Child Write a Book Review
Learning how to evaluate and write a review of a book is an excellent foundation for the critical thinking skills that a child will continue to draw on and refine throughout his or her life.
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 Printouts |
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Encourage children to ask questions about the natural world, to make observations, and to use their imaginations. They use their findings to create their own book.
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 Podcasts |
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Use these books as a springboard to discuss how children and adults alike can use peaceful, nonviolent methods to affect change in society.
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Most Popular for Grades 5 - 6 |  |
1 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
Help a Child Write a Book Review
3 | Grades K – 12 | Tip & How-To
How to Encourage Higher Order Thinking
4 | Grades 6 – 8 | Printout | Word Play
5 | Grades 3 – 12 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades K – 6 | Tip & How-To
2 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades 6 – 8 | Tip & How-To
Help a Child Write a Book Review
4 | Grades 6 – 8 | Activity & Project
5 | Grades K – 5 | Game & Tool
1 | Grades 6 – 12 | Game & Tool
2 | Grades K – 12 | Game & Tool
3 | Grades K – 6 | Tip & How-To
4 | Grades 3 – 8 | Game & Tool
5 | Grades 3 – 12 | Game & Tool
