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.
Browse all Read, Write, ROAR! Upper Elementary Lessons
Enhance your writing with figurative language while exploring Michigan’s unique beaches and dunes.
Join Mr. Peterson on an exciting adventure at the International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Michigan. Learn how to conduct research, [...]
Lesson 112
On Read, Write, ROAR! Explore the concept of urban sprawl and its impact on nature by writing powerful haiku that [...]
Lesson 111
On Read, Write, ROAR! Discover the beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes and learn why protecting our national parks is so [...]
Explore Detroit’s largest art object, the Fisher Building, with Mr. Peterson! Discover its rich history, architecture, and the stories behind [...]
Explore Michigan’s lumbering history from the perspective of both lumberjacks and towering trees, and learn how to craft engaging stories.
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 109
Discover Michigan’s lumberjacks and learn how to write a blues poem, blending history and poetry to capture life’s struggles. Then, [...]
Lesson 108
Travel the scenic Lansing River Trail and create a persuasive pitch to visit its beautiful parks and historical sites. Then, [...]
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.
Lesson 106
Learn about Michigan's 2nd most spoken language, Arabic. Then learn about one of Michigan's first langauges, Anishinaabemowin.
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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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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Join Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack that combines running in place with arm lifts. Warm up, lift, and cool down to restore energy and focus for the day.
Arm & Leg Jumping Jacks: Get moving with Ms. AP as she leads you through a 2-minute workout combining arm and leg movements in a jumping jack routine. Warm up, jump, and cool down to stay focused.
