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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Halfway Lift Yoga: Ms. AP teaches you the halfway lift yoga pose in this 2-minute movement snack. Begin with a warm-up, move through the pose, and cool down to stay centered and focused
High Plank Hold: Build strength with Ms. AP as she leads you through the high plank hold in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up, hold your plank, and cool down to stay strong and focused
Legs In Motion: Ms. AP guides you through a fun 2-minute movement snack focusing on leg movements. Step side to side, warm up with a light run, and cool down to stay energized throughout the day.
Walking Burpee: Learn the fundamentals of burpees with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. Warm up with forward folds, practice basic burpee movements, and cool down to keep your energy high.
Powerful Pencil Jumps: Jump into action with Ms. AP in this 2-minute movement snack. After warming up, practice jumping with perfect form, and cool down to keep your energy high.
Standard Burpee: Take your burpees to the next level with Ms. AP in this 2-minute session. Warm up, add new moves to your burpees, and cool down to stay energized throughout the day.
Squats with a Twist: Energize yourself with Ms. AP’s 2-minute snack, adding an arm twist to your squats. Warm up, squat, twist, and cool down to keep your body moving and your mind sharp.
Jumping Jacks Energy Boost: Join Ms. AP in a quick 2-minute movement snack focused on jumping jacks to restore your energy. Warm up, follow along with 20 jumping jacks, and cool down with deep breaths to get ready for the rest of your day.
Squat Jump Challenge: Join Ms. AP for a 2-minute movement snack focusing on squat jumps. Warm up with jumping jacks, perform squat jumps, and cool down with deep breaths to keep your energy high
Full Body Jumping Fun: Ms. AP leads a dynamic 2-minute movement snack, focusing on jumps that engage your whole body. Warm up, jump, and cool down to stay active and ready to learn.
