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AUSD Student Resources for 5th Grade
Website with links for student use.
Information Literacy and Guided Inquiry/Tech Resources
General Resources
Read, Write, and Think: Interactive Resources for Students
Ask
After introducing a topic or sharing a book or picture, have students brainstorm questions.
The Right Question Institute
Outstanding process to develop questions (Question Formulation Technique) with students. Teachers/Parents will need to create an educator account to access the resources.
- Question Formulation Technique (QFT) - Prezi by Jay Corrigan which explains and gives examples of the technique developed by The Right Question Institute
- QFT "in action" in an elementary classroom
Investigate
Use the dictionary online to look up words.
Editable Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers Created in Google Drawings by Eric Curts
Use as is, modify, or use for inspiration to create your own.
Searching the Web
Cite web sources using author and title.
Communicate, Create, and Collaborate
Digital Storytelling Resources
Extensive list from Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything
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Resources
Create a document in Docs
Create and edit a document, apply appropriate formatting to enhance readability and attractiveness, and create and incorporate original graphics to enhance communication. Margins, alignment, line spacing, page breaks, insert elements, draw tools, spell check, thesaurus can all be used to create a great document.
Create a presentation in slides with texts, images, and links.
Create graphics in Drawings.
Recording Audio
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Record audio with webcam video of student using the Screencastify Chrome extension.
Tech Basics
Computer Skills: Cut, copy, and paste text and graphics within a document.
Typing Skills: 5th grade students can continue to practice their keyboarding skills using a formal program. The other apps they use in class will supplement this learning.
Typing Agent
Students use their District account to login with ClassLink.
Troubleshooting Skills: Check for loose cables, check power, and restart computer and/or printer.
Need more help or would like to request or suggest a resource?
Contact Kris Bell, District Librarian.