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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.

Activities & Projects  

Write a Gem of a Poem

Write a Gem of a Poem

Learn about diamante poems, and then consider the idea of cause and effect before working it into the diamante poem format.

 

Create Trading Cards for Favorite Characters

Create Trading Cards for Favorite Characters

Use the online Character Trading Cards tool to have children make cards describing their favorite characters from the books on their reading list.

 
 

 

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Games & Tools  

Shape Poems

Shape Poems

The Shape Poems tool helps children write and print their poems in many different shapes from balloons to balls.

 

 

See All Grades 5 – 6 Games & Tools

Tips & How To's  

How to Start a Blog

How to Start a Blog

Composing a blog entry gives teens practice in organizing and presenting their ideas effectively and a chance to communicate with their readers.

 

 

See All Grades 5 – 6 Tips & How To's

 

Printouts  

Book Review Form

Book Review Form

Children in the upper elementary grades can use this form to write a book review to share with friends.

 

 

See All Grades 5 – 6 Printouts

Podcasts  

Introducing the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award

Introducing the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award

Learn more about the five finalists for the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award.

 

 

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