Teaching 5th Grade English Language Arts Relationships in Text
The standard CA.ELA.RI.5.3 requires students to explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text. Helping students move beyond... read more
Teaching the American Revolution in Fifth Grade Social Studies
I remember how hard it was to make the American Revolution feel real for ten year olds who had never given a second thought to what sovereignty actually means. It is a big concept for a nine or ten year old, but this The American Revolution: From Subjects to Citizens... read more
Teaching 5th Grade Social Studies Land Policies and the Northwest Territory
Imagine ten pencils sitting in a single box for five students to share. To manage this limited supply, a rule is established where each student receives exactly two pencils. This simple analogy starts the lesson Land Policies and the Northwest Territory, which frames... read more
Supporting Fifth Grade English Language Arts Reading Comprehension
This lesson is built for any teacher working with fifth grade English Language Arts students who need a boost in how they process complex non-fiction. Whether you are prepping for a state assessment or just notice that your students are reading past the actual facts... read more