Read, Write, ROAR! Upper Elementary offers engaging videos and activities designed for 4th and 5th graders to enhance their reading and writing skills. Hosted by experienced teachers and educators from across the state, these videos encourage deep thinking about literacy. Students will explore metacognition, decoding strategies, genre identification, figurative language, and media literacy all while about Michigan’s unique history, science, and culture.
Learn more about the educators from this series on our Meet the Teachers page.
Read, Write, ROAR! is also available for preschool through 3rd grade.
Browse all Read, Write, ROAR! Upper Elementary Lessons
Lesson 106
Learn about Michigan's 2nd most spoken language, Arabic. Then learn about one of Michigan's first langauges, Anishinaabemowin.
Lesson 108
Travel the scenic Lansing River Trail and create a persuasive pitch to visit its beautiful parks and historical sites. Then, [...]
Lesson 109
Discover Michigan’s lumberjacks and learn how to write a blues poem, blending history and poetry to capture life’s struggles. Then, [...]
Lesson 110
Discover the history of the I-496 freeway and its impact on Lansing’s African American community, exploring the effects of urban [...]
Lesson 107
Enhance your writing with figurative language as we explore Michigan’s beautiful beaches and dunes.
Lesson 1005
From bridges to roads, rivers to lakes, trains to planes Michiganders need to get from here to there. Learn about how transportation works in Michigan.
Lesson 1004
Learn all about Michigan's tasty pasty and how it fueled miners in the Upper Peninsula. Then, an ode to Detroit's cheesy, crispy pizza.
Lesson 1003
Learn all about Michigan's climate. First, take a look at what causes lake effect snow. Then, what makes windpower work for Michigan?
Lesson 1002
Take a dive into the history of Michigan. First, learn about how Lansing became Michigan's capital city. Then, take a look at how Toledo ended up in Ohio!
Lesson 1001
What makes Michigan's economy run? Learn about Michigan's history with Rosie the Riveter, discover the life of a dairy farmer, and learn about how media is made.
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Take a journey along the Cass River Water Trail and explore the rich history and wildlife of the area. Learn [...]
Get ready to rock! Miss Audra takes you to a rock concert where you can play your air guitar, bang [...]
Enhance your writing with figurative language while exploring Michigan’s unique beaches and dunes.
Learn how rescues happen at Sleeping Bear Dunes with Ms. Rodgers! Find out why some visitors get stranded and how [...]
Dialogue is more than just characters talking—it's the key to developing your story! Miss Meg explores how dialogue shapes characters, [...]
Join Mr. Peterson as he interviews an expert about Anishinaabemowin. Learn the importance of preserving this language, its historical roots, [...]
Discover the power of intergenerational storytelling and learn how to preserve and share family stories for generations to come.
Explore Michigan’s rich cultural diversity! This video introduces the importance of cultural awareness through real-life examples, teaching students to respect [...]
Feel the power of nature with Ms. Audra as she helps you create a storm soundscape! From rolling thunder to [...]
Jeff Kass explains the structure of the blues poem and takes us on a journey through the lives of 19th-century lumberjacks.
