In this short story, a boy goes on his first dive for pearls in the Arabian Gulf. As students read, they take notes on how Omer feels about his first dive.

In this activity, student learn how the Indians helped the Pilgrims and learn additional details about the Wampanoag in this version of the Thanksgiving story.

In this activity, students read about President Barack Obama's address to students across America from Wakefield High School to discuss the importance of education. While President Obama discussed the roles of parents, teachers, and the government, he explains the role of students in the education system.

In this activity, students read a fairy tale that deals with the tradition of European royalty only letting their children marry people of similar high social class.

This lesson is designed to engage students through reader's theater during the guided reading lesson. Students can practice fluency using an alternative format.

This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 5th Grade ELA. 

This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 5th Grade English Language Arts. 

This resource accompanies our Rethink 5th Grade ELA course. It includes ideas for use, ways to support exceptional children, ways to extend learning, digital resources and tools, tips for supporting English Language Learners and students with visual and hearing impairments. There are also ideas for offline learning. 

Iin this activity, students learn about Tupac Shakur (1971-1996) was an African American rapper, actor, poet, and activist. Shakur continues to be considered an influential rapper today and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Students respond to questions after reading the poem.

This teachers guide for Searching for Silverheels by Jeannie Mobley includes a prereading activity, discussion questions, and writing and research activities for after reading.

In this short story, a boy and his grandfather search for a beehive to collect the honey from inside. As students read, they take notes on how Guyo feels about his size.

In this activity, student learn how in many American schools, girls are prevented from playing high school football, which has been traditionally thought of as a sport for boys. Some people believe this is unfair, while others disagree. In this 2013 article by journalist Josh Bean, locals in an Alabama community put forth their opinions on this debate.

Laura Wrang has written for Highlights. In this short story, Jess and his mother help Orry, a boy escaping slavery. As students read, they take notes on Jess and Orry’s relationship.

In this short story, a boy name Chet sees his grandmother open their home to people who are in need during the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a time period in America during the 1930s. People had a hard time finding jobs and making money. As students read, they take notes on how Chet feels about their guests and why.

In this lesson, students will explore Emma Lazarus's poem and explore how this written piece has added to our understanding of the Statue of Liberty.

Before America gained independence from Great Britain in the American Revolution, there were thirteen colonies. The colonies often felt that the British treated them unfairly, especially when the British made tea and other goods more expensive. One night in December of 1776, a group of angry colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. As students read, they take notes on how the colonies protested British rule.

A teachers guide for five Jack Henry books by Jack Gantos (Jack Adrift, Jack on the Tracks, Heads or Tails, Jack's New Power, Jack's Black Book), including an activity to complete throughout reading, discussion questions for each book as well as questions to draw connections between themes, and ways to connect themes and key subjects in the books to other areas of education.

In this activity, students learn about Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) who was a scientist, engineer, and inventor who was born in Scotland but became an American citizen in 1882. He invented the telephone in 1876, after years of putting in effort and proving his determination to technology. In his later years, he famously considered his invention a distraction, refusing to keep a telephone in his study. As students read, they take notes on how communication technology has changed over time.

In this short story, a boy and his dad give zucchinis from their garden to their neighbors. As students read, they take notes on how Patrick and his dad respond to their neighbors.

Brad Robie has written for Highlights. In this short story, a boy gets lost while snowshoeing with his family. As students read, they take notes on how Luke responds to being lost.