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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.
Learn about diamante poems, and then consider the idea of cause and effect before working it into the diamante poem format.
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 Games & Tools |
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The Book Cover Creator allows users to type and illustrate front and back covers, and full dust jackets.
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 Tips & How To's |
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Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!
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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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Are You at the End of Your Series? 
Finished a series and need some ideas? Join Emily as she chats about some series worth trying.
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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
