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5th Grade Main Idea Activities

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Activity5th GradeWants Needs Reading Response Worksheet

Using this Wants Needs Reading Response Worksheet, students readAlexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday to build their understanding of wants and needs.

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Activity5th GradeClass Critics Summarizing Activity

Using Retell the Story Activity, students read Floppy Ears aloud to students and then use the question chart to assess students ability to retell the story.

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Activity5th GradeNow Presenting! Report on a Topic Activity

This Now Presenting - Report on a Topic Activity is a fun way for students to learn about Summarizing and presentations!

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Activity5th GradeWhat's the Main Idea Activity

Using this What's the Main Idea Activity, students recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea to build their comprehension skills.