Grade 5

Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns

Identify and replace general nouns.

Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs

Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.

Recognizing Bullying

Help students recognize bullying.

Reading as a Writer

Learn how to discover writing strategies from reading models.

Punctuating Dialogue

Teach quotation marks with end punctuation.

Performing a Stop 'n' Write

Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.

Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing

Help students self-evaluate their writing.

Learning to Say No

Help students learn refusal skills.

Keeping a Learning Log

Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.

Journaling About Intuitions

Track the ways your intuitions guide your decisions.