5th Grade Reading Thematic Unit Plans (by date, oldest first)
MATH ENRICHMENT | ENRICHISSEMENT | SPORTS | ATHLETES (FRENCH)
By French Made Fun!
Pump up and motivate your strong math students with this engaging, hands-on project-based learning which will have them discovering the history of baseball cards, women in sports, math in sports, and finally working to create a statistical infographic on an athlete and a baseball card.
Do you teach a math enrichment class, or do you have students in your grades 5 and 6 classrooms who are on enrichment programs? Particularly when it comes to multi-levelled classrooms, the focus tends to be on the students with academic struggles, but our strong students need opportunities to push themselves and to stay engaged.
Mathematically-enriched students can be a challenge - and they crave independent, critical-thinking tasks that will allow them to explore the same content as their peers, but at a higher level. Your enriched students can explore any or all activities in this unit while their peers work through concepts they likely already understood before you started teaching it. You can then refocus your energy on a smaller group of students and make some progress! You've got this!
In this document, you'll discover 37 pages of activities, projects, research and artistic activities which will have your students keeping busy while your grade-level and below-grade level students can have you in other ways. I cover a lot of ground in this resource:
- Fractions: Comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.
- Decimals: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimal numbers.
- Percentages: Calculating percentages, converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.
- Ratios: Calculating and comparing ratios.
- Statistics: Collecting, organizing, and interpreting statistical data including mean, median, mode, range, and frequency distribution.
- Graphs and Charts: Creating and interpreting bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and histograms.
- Measurement: Converting between different units of measurement, including metric and imperial units.
- Geometry: Identifying and working with angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and geometric shapes in sports contexts.
- Input-Output Charts: Creating and interpreting input-output charts.
- Place Value: Understanding place value with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
- Data Analysis: Analyzing data sets, identifying trends, making predictions, and drawing conclusions.
- Financial Literacy: Understanding the costs associated with sports activities, including ticket prices, stadium construction costs, and budgeting for sports teams.
You'll find:
4 Reading Comprehension Passages (with questions and answer keys)
10 pages of challenging math problems (including their answer keys)
2 projects:
"Make your own baseball card" (Includes instructions and a template)
"Infographic on an athlete" (Includes instructions, a template for final infographic, a rubric, and activities to promote independent research)
This is the second of (hopefully) many enrichment projects for math. Here's another on constellations you and your students might enjoy!
For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun.
Kaitlyn.
FRENCH MATHS 5-6 | ANNÉE COMPLÈTE | YEAR | JEUX, ACTIVITÉS, CONTENU, ÉVALUER
By French Made Fun!
Unlock a full year of teaching excellence with our comprehensive bundle! Perfect for both new and seasoned teachers, this collection of 68 documents provides an entire year's worth of math games, activities, worksheets, assessments and teachables. Designed for practicality, it caters to diverse teaching needs, offering a valuable resource that saves time and money. Elevate your classroom experience with easy-to-navigate, no-prep materials, ensuring dynamic and engaging lessons throughout the year. Transform your teaching game with this economical and extensive toolkit!
This bundle includes absolutely every (68!) math document you would find in my store!
Why you need this?
- These activities are built for grade six students and their all-over-the-place attitudes and personalities!
- Whether you need documents to teach content, have students show their understanding, get them up and moving, to leave with a substitute teacher or as centre-based activities, this bundle has you COVERED!
- I teach with a Workshop format and use mini-lessons. Revolutionize your teaching with our paperless resources, ideal for classrooms embracing a textbook-free approach! Streamline lessons seamlessly, fostering an interactive and digital learning environment. Upgrade your classroom experience effortlessly!
- As I build new content, games and activities, I'll add them here and update you! This is an ever-growing bundle (20 were added in 2024, alone!) (Get it sooner rather than later!)
FULL YEAR/ANNÉE COMPLÈTE BUNDLE 6E ANNÉE | ALL SUBJECTS | 130+ DOCUMENTS
By French Made Fun!
Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.
Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:
Language Arts:
- Complete Genre Studies: Detailed lessons and activities for all genres.
- Mini-Lessons and Workshops: Comprehensive tools for reading and writing instruction.
- Reading and Writing Prompts: Engaging activities to boost literacy skills.
- Excerpts and Writing Pieces: Diverse texts for comprehension and writing practice.
- Modelled Examples and Lesson Plans: Clear guides to support effective teaching.
- Verb and Grammar Units: Thorough resources for mastering French language skills.
- Task and Flash Cards: Interactive tools for grammar and vocabulary practice.
- Posters and Anchor Charts: Essential visual aids for classroom support.
Math:
- Paperless Teaching Slides: Digital slides for all math outcomes, ideal for projection.
- Assessments with Answer Keys: Complete evaluation tools to track student progress.
- Activities and Games: Fun, interactive ways to reinforce math concepts.
- Printable and Digital Games: Versatile resources for various teaching styles.
- Enrichment Material: Advanced content to challenge high-achieving students.
- No-Prep Lessons: Ready-to-go activities that require minimal preparation.
Project-Based Learning:
- Science and Social Studies Projects: Inquiry-based units including Dragons' Den, Sustainable Future projects, Endangered Species studies, Political Platform creation, Haunted House design, and Space Food exploration.
- Health Documents: Comprehensive materials on sexuality, puberty, and other health topics.
- Themed Day Content: Engaging projects for Orange Shirt Day, Pink Shirt Day, Remembrance Day, Earth Day, and a project on O Canada.
Why You'll Love It:
- Massive Content Collection: Over 4,000 pages and 131 documents covering every subject.
- No-Prep, Ready-to-Go: Perfect for busy teachers and easy to leave with a substitute.
- Engaging and Comprehensive: Promotes student independence with project-based and inquiry learning.
- Constantly Growing: New materials added regularly to keep your curriculum up-to-date.
- Versatile and Easy to Use: Printable and digital formats for flexible teaching options.
Get the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle today and transform your classroom with this all-encompassing resource, designed to make planning easier and teaching more effective!
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For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!
Mme Kaitlyn
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning
By Mark Holmes
Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.
Key Features:
9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments
Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development
Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking
Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects
Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs
Weekly Themes:
- First Impressions
- Friendship & Social Connections
- Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
- Bullying & Its Effects
- The Power of Counseling & Support
- Personal Growth & Transformation
- Empathy & Understanding Others
- Making Positive Choices
- Reflection & Application
This novel study encourages students to:
- Analyze character development and motivations
- Reflect on their own experiences and growth
- Practice empathy and perspective-taking
- Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
- Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations
Includes:
- Detailed daily lesson plans
- Learning objectives for each week
- Printable worksheets and activity templates
- Discussion prompts and reflection questions
- Ideas for extension activities and final projects
Perfect for:
- English Language Arts classes
- Character education programs
- Social-emotional learning curriculum
- Guidance counselor support materials
Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Science Read Aloud Book Study Companion
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.
This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:
47 Pages Total Include:
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. * * continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions ,
5. * * continued
6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
9. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...
11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
12. Word Search page (20 words)
13. Word Scramble page (10 words)
14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..
22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
25. * * * Sequencing answers
26. Cause & Effect : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks
27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
28. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
31. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
32. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words
33. Writing Prompt : with tornado- shaped lined paper :…..
34. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: tornado vs hurricane
35. 10 Science Comprehension Questions from science-specific blurbs in the story
36. continued
37. 10 Multiple Choice Science Comprehension Questions
38. continued
39. * * * Science Comprehension : Answer Sheet (corresponds with both sets)
40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
41. Follow the instructions : coloring, division / multiplication using photos
42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
43. Acrostic Poem : STORMS
44. Math : 12 simple addition problems
45. * * * Math : answer sheet
46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
47. * * * Math : answer sheet
**See my other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
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Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Reading Quiz Test & Story Scene Sequencing
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!
Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (Book NOT included.)
8 Pages Total Include:
10 Comprehension short-answer questions
10 Multiple Choice Questions
* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)
Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* * * Sequencing answers
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Or see my full 47-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion
**See my other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion
This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases! Follow my page to get updates!
St. Patrick's Day Story Starters
By Beth Hammett
Ten four-leaf clovers with St. Patrick's Day vocabulary for individual, small or whole group creative writings. Hand one to each student/group and have students use the vocabulary to build creative writings or timed assessment writings. Great for incorporating St. Patrick's Day terminology into lesson plans.
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game comprehension questions product is useful for students that read the book. The questions are placed in order with the book. Students can answer these questions as the book is read or after they have finished reading the book or listening to the book. While reading this book and answering these questions, students will learn about blaming siblings/friends for something they didn't do, how they felt if they were blamed for something they didn't do before, feeling discouraged or miserable, the expression - peeling back the layers of an onion and what it means, sequencing events, solving problems instead of blaming, steps that can be followed to solve problems and working together to solve a problems. Students can answer these short answer questions, yes/no questions, multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, and vocabulary/picture labeling questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and examples of the words used in sentences are presented. Students have the opportunity to use those words in sentences as well.
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18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
By TooBookedUp
Engage your students in a powerful and comprehensive 18-day thematic unit on bullying designed for grades 5-8. This multimedia-rich resource explores the critical issue of bullying through a variety of formats, ensuring student engagement and fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Perfect for humanities teachers, long-term substitute teachers, and SEL specialists, this unit is adaptable, rigorous, and impactful.
What's Inside:
Day-by-Day Lesson Plans: Detailed and easy-to-follow, these plans guide students through an exploration of bullying using films, short stories, political cartoons, informational texts, and poetry.
Multimedia Integration: Your students will analyze media such as:
Short films on bullying for visual storytelling.
Fiction texts like Pumpkin Head to explore bullying in literature.
Political cartoons to understand the societal impact of bullying.
Popular films like Matilda to discuss character responses to bullying.
Songs that discuss themes of bullying and resilience.
Socratic Seminars: Two thought-provoking Socratic seminars that allow students to dive deeper into themes of bullying, fostering critical thinking, discourse, and empathy.
Assessments: Include graded one-pager projects, Socratic seminar rubrics, and a STAAR-aligned extended constructive response essay on bullying prevention, ensuring students develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Capstone Project: Students will culminate their learning by creating an infographic on bullying, highlighting key facts such as types of bullying, its effects, and prevention strategies. This capstone promotes research, creativity, and advocacy.
Why You'll Love It:
- Flexible Use: Perfect for SEL lessons, English Language Arts, and humanities classes. This unit can also be used by long-term substitutes for a fully developed curriculum that's ready to go.
- Multimedia and Interdisciplinary: Engage students with a range of media, ensuring both visual and auditory learners are captivated. From analyzing cartoons to films, this unit provides cross-curricular opportunities.
- Builds SEL Skills: Through various activities, students learn empathy, kindness, and strategies to combat bullying. It’s not just an academic unit, but a character-building experience.
- Fully Scaffolds Learning: Differentiated activities, visual aids, and pre-made assessments make this unit accessible to a wide range of student abilities, including ELLs and students with IEPs.
Who It's For:
- Humanities Teachers: Add depth to your curriculum with an SEL-focused unit that fits seamlessly into English, history, or social studies classes.
- SEL Coordinators: This unit emphasizes empathy, communication, and kindness, key components of any social-emotional learning program.
- Long-Term Substitutes: Take the guesswork out of planning with a ready-to-use, high-quality unit that ensures continuity in learning while building essential skills.
Make bullying prevention and social-emotional learning an integral part of your classroom with this well-rounded, 18-day multimedia unit. Equip your students with the tools to recognize, stand up against, and prevent bullying in their school community.
Add to your cart now and inspire positive change in your students' lives!
7-Unit Humanities & SEL Bundle for Grades 5-8 | Social Justice, Equity, SEL
By TooBookedUp
1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.
2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments
Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.
3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.
4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project
Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.
5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments
Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.
6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8
Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.
7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project
Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.