Fifth graders define character words, look for real-life examples of the traits "in action," and write an acrostic poem based on one of these qualities.

Fifth graders review EOG math terms and definitions found in their math notebooks, and pick between 15 and 20 words to put in a word search.

Fifth graders study different types of poetry, compose a poem and word process it.

Fifth graders create a multimedia book report using a tree map to classify the elements fo fiction books.

Fifth graders explore use of computers. They use technology tools to collect, analyze and display data. Students create and format a document using word processing. They participate in a curriculum-based telecommunications project.

Gives insight into improving reading speed by learning to read words in groups. There is an excercise to test your speed and suggestions on how to increase it.

What are some strategies for achieving the goal of every child reading? This site features several activities to achieve this goal with your readers.

This resource provides great reading help for ESL students. You can use this helper to speed up reading time and improve your reading skills by providing definitions at a click for any passage you provide. Just copy and paste your text...

Tutorial site for students that teaches them strategies so they can read faster. This then makes the student a more effective reader.

How can you help the struggling readers in your classroom? This site offers some insight into activities to help develop your students reading skills.

Use this free, online typing program to improve typing speed and fluency. Does not require an account. A school portal is available for teachers to customize lesson plans.

Read this homage to Granville Woods, whose inventions and improvements to the railway system not only made railroad travel safer, but also made the New York City railway system a possibility.