Meredith and Alexis both play sports, but their styles and attitudes couldn't be more different. Compare the two girls and the adults in their lives using charts and outlines. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Rosa and Thomas both have ideas about peer pressure and bravery, but they have different ways of responding. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
A picture of a schoolbus and a short text ("Thanks for everything you do; the year was better because of you") with space to write recipient's name; this is good for bus drivers, crossing guards, teacher's aides, etc., as well as special students and teachers.
Cross country skier coloring page in black and white. Students can color the skier participating in one of the events in the Winter Olympics, cross country skiing.