Grade 5

Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies

Use this video to help students think critically.

Thinking About a Process

Prepare students for how-to or process writing.

Taking Action Against Bullying

Teach students strategies for staying safe.

Summarizing Ideas in a Nutshell

Practice one-sentence summaries.

Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies

Practice five strategies for starting a story.

Starting Stories with Suspense

Inspire storytelling with original story starters.

Starting a Journal

Help students begin journal writing.

Sharing Fiction with a Partner

Use shared inquiry to read fiction.

Setting and Reaching Goals

Help students set and reach academic goals.

Sequencing with a Time Line

Use time lines for critical thinking.