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.
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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.
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Lesson 115
On Read, Write, ROAR! Explore Michigan’s state tree, the White Pine, through poetry, and learn how to choose the perfect [...]
Lesson 113
On Read, Write, ROAR! Learn how to create a "found poem" by discovering powerful words in existing texts and transforming [...]
Lesson 114
On Read, Write, ROAR! Discover how tiny goldfish can threaten the Great Lakes ecosystem and learn about cause and effect [...]
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 111
On Read, Write, ROAR! Discover the beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes and learn why protecting our national parks is so [...]
Lesson 112
On Read, Write, ROAR! Explore the concept of urban sprawl and its impact on nature by writing powerful haiku that [...]
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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Squat & Stretch Routine: Energize your body with Ms. AP’s 2-minute movement snack, combining squats and stretches. Warm up with jumping jacks, perform squats with arm lifts, and cool down to feel refreshed and ready to learn.
Basketball Jump Shots: Energize your body with Ms. AP in a fun 2-minute session practicing basketball jump shots. Warm up, shoot some hoops, and cool down to stay active throughout the day
Bird Dog Balance: Enhance your balance with Ms. AP in this 2-minute session focused on the bird dog pose. Warm up, practice the pose, and cool down to stay steady and energized
Burpee Jacks: Push your limits with Ms. AP in this 2-minute burpee challenge. Start with a warm-up, incorporate new burpee moves, and cool down to keep your body active all day long.
Child's Pose Relaxation: Learn the relaxing child's pose with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. Start with a warm-up, practice the child's pose, and cool down to feel refreshed and ready to continue learning
Cobra Pose Introduction: Join Ms. AP to learn the cobra pose in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up, stretch into the cobra pose, and cool down to restore your energy and prepare for the rest of the day
Crocodile Pose Yoga: Learn the crocodile pose with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up with squats, practice the pose, and cool down to restore your energy and stay active throughout the day.
Forearm Plank Challenge: Challenge yourself with the forearm plank in this 2-minute movement snack with Ms. AP. Warm up, hold the plank, and cool down to maintain your energy and strength
Restore your energy with Ms. AP as she guides you through a forward fold stretch in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up, fold, and cool down to keep your body flexible and energized
Full Burpee: Join Ms. AP in a dynamic 2-minute movement snack focusing on jumping burpees. Warm up, perform jumping burpees, and cool down with deep breaths to maintain your energy.
