Less than $5 5th Grade English Language Arts Lesson

Printable spelling words for fifth grade students. This contains 30 lists of 15 words each, 6 lists of 20 words for review, which can be divided out over the course of the year, and 3 lists of final review containing 25 words. Also included practice worksheets for students to engage and interact with the spelling words.

** Are you looking for a resource to teach students to understand temporal concepts or are you Teaching sequence of events, Following directions or Sentence writing?  These syntax activities will teach your students how to understand 25, higher level temporal concepts (prior to, simultaneous, thereafter). It is a simple drill in which students are provided with a small scenario containing the word and asked to determine the meaning of the concept.**

You will receive a 26 Slide Lesson which contains the lesson and one Assessment worksheet to print.

The Lesson works well with older students (Grades 6- 10)  or with students who have mild  cognitive delays yet good language skills. An independent lesson will take about 30 minutes however if you are using it as a teaching tool during instruction the lesson can easily fill 60 minutes with breaks in between for group discussion. When I use this lesson with my Speech classroom it takes two  30 minute sessions and 60 minutes total.

Challenge your students with a deep exploration of figurative language with this complete, standards-aligned lesson plan centered on Langston Hughes’ classic poems Dreams and Harlem. Perfect for grades 6-8, this 60-minute lesson introduces and reinforces figurative language skills with a variety of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, from identification to detailed analysis. Through engaging activities, guided notes, fill-in-the-blank practice, and insightful discussions, students will strengthen their understanding of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, repetition, and more!

What's Included:

• Do Now Prompt: Connect students personally to the theme of dreams and aspirations.
• Guided Notes & Slides: Fill-in-the-blank notes and a comprehensive slide deck introduce and review key figurative language concepts.
• Figurative Language Practice Handout: Allows students to identify and categorize figurative language independently or in pairs.
• Detailed Analysis of Dreams and Harlem: Thought-provoking questions and guided analysis help students apply figurative language skills in context, from interpreting similes and metaphors to discussing theme.
• Reflection and Discussion: Encourages students to connect poetic themes to real life and deepen their understanding of how figurative language enhances literature.

Why Teachers Love It: This resource provides a complete and flexible plan that fits seamlessly into any poetry or figurative language unit, with resources to support all stages of learning—from foundational identification to advanced interpretation. It’s ideal for introducing figurative language or deepening students’ analysis skills, making it a versatile addition to any ELA classroom.

Key Features:

• Differentiated Levels of Analysis: Activities move from DOK Level 1 (identifying figurative language) to DOK Levels 3-4 (interpreting meaning and thematic connections).
• Engagement-Boosting Content: Uses two of Hughes’ most powerful poems to explore big ideas about dreams, aspirations, and consequences, making learning relevant and impactful.
• Aligned with Language Standards: Perfect for reinforcing figurative language standards through high-interest texts.

Boost your students' confidence with figurative language and inspire thoughtful conversations with this enriching lesson plan! Download today to elevate your poetry and figurative language instruction with this ready-to-use, engaging resource!

Bring Writing to Life with Sensory Descriptive Writing for Grades 3-6

This Sensory Descriptive Writing Pack is perfect for developing students' descriptive writing skills by exploring the five senses. Ideal for Grades 3-6, this resource helps students create vivid, sensory-rich writing through activities that use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to enhance storytelling. With ready-to-use materials that align with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum, this resource offers a complete toolkit for teaching descriptive writing.

What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

✅ Digital Materials: Non-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint, Audio clip   

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 page PowerPoint/Google Slides
✔️ 8 Worksheets

✔️ Visual Aid

✔️ Audio clip  
✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Learning Objectives & Success Criteria
✔️ Lesson Route

✔️ Answer Key & Tips 

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✏️ No Prep
✏️Print and Go
✏️ Versatile Use
✏️ Classroom-Tested
✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

When to Use This Resource:
✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour sessions)

✅ Creative Writing Workshops
✅ Review 
✅ Sub Plans

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer with speakers

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Focused:
✔️ Descriptive Writing

✔️ Creative Writing

✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Independent Learning

Curriculum Alignment
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

• W.3.3-W.6.3: Write narratives using descriptive details and sensory language.

• W.3.4-W.6.4: Produce clear, task-appropriate writing.

• L.3.5-L.6.5: Use figurative language to enrich descriptions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

§110.5-§110.8 (Grades 3-6)

• (b)(12)(A-D): Develop literary texts using sensory details.

• (b)(10)(D): Edit drafts to improve sentence structure and conventions.

• (b)(11)(C): Revise drafts to enhance style, word choice, and sentence variety.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6)

• Plan, draft, and edit writing with sensory and descriptive language to develop settings, characters, and atmosphere.
• Improve vocabulary and sentence structure for enhanced writing quality.

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts creativity

✅ Builds Confidence
✅ Classroom Success

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Engage your students with a resource that brings their writing to life—grab this sensory descriptive writing pack today!

Test your reading comprehension of the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Double Down with this hilarious 44-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the eleventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 44-multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

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Teacher Bethanie

GEOGRAPHY THUMBPRINTS: A CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF A PERSON, CHARACTER, COUNTRY, OBJECT, EVENT

This lesson, although written for geography, is not subject-specific and is adaptable to any subject or topic — history, ancient studies, book studies or any time you are studying a person, character, country, object, or event. Use this character analysis to explore people, reading characters, historical characters or people, events, countries, and objects. No, an object, country, or event does not have feelings, but what if they did? How would they feel? What would they see? What would they hear? What would they say? Encourage your student to think outside the box and stretch their minds and higher-level thinking skills.

Materials Needed

• butcher paper, poster board, or drawing paper
• Emotional chart (Included)
• Character analysis chart (Included)
• Markers
• Rulers

Type of Lesson

Group cooperation, research, exploratory, examination

Closure:

3-5 minute Presentations

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For use of one class only and not to be distributed, copied, or printed outside of the classroom. Additional licenses can be purchased if other instructors and classes wish to use this lesson.

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

Sorting activities and games to teach comparatives and superlatives.

* 1 Kinetic activity - sort by rule

* 1 Colour by rule sheet

* 6 Find the path sheets - sort by rule

* 1 Board game

* 1 Tic Tac Toe sheet

List of Materials and Instructions

1. Grammar Overview

2. Adjective Sorting Game

2 ways to play:

* a sit-down activity - print out, cut up

Children draw an adjective from a receptacle and place it on the right plate.

* a kinetic activity (great for lively classes) -print out two sets, cut up, laminate

• divide students into two teams
• place the plates at one end of the classroom and the receptacles with adjectives at the opposite end of the classroom
• children pick an adjective and run and place it on the correct plate and run back
• they high-five the next team member in line and only then can the next player pick an adjective and run to the plates
• the competition ends when all the adjectives have been placed
• the team which scores the most points (= placed the most adjectives right) wins

3. Colour by Rule worksheet + key

4. 6 Find the Right Path worksheets + keys

5. Board Game

You need counters and dices. To be played in pairs or small groups. If you teach a larger group, print out a few of them.

3 ways to play:

* pupils say the comparative and superlative of the adjective

* pupils form a comparative / superlative and add a suitable noun

* pupils form a sentence

If they make a mistake or don't know, they lose their turn and have to return back to the square they previously stood on.

6. Tic Tac Toe

To be played in pairs. In order to write their Xs and Os, pupils have to write the

comparative and superlative on the line. If they don't know, they have to choose a different square. If they make a mistake, they lose their turn.

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Grab the FREE sample packet of my Full Year Weekly Grammar Packets before you buy!

If you like this sample then you will love the bundle! This bundle includes a printable packet for 6 units with 3 mini-lessons, 3 practice sheets, and answer keys as shown in this sample. Each unit (6 full units) has 5 weeks of skills for your student to practice giving you a full year of grammar! These grammar skills do follow McGraw Hill Wonders for 5th grade however the grammar skills are your standard grammar skills taught in upper elementary.

The Full Year Weekly Grammar Skills included:

• Sentences
• Subject/Predicate
• Commas
• Compound Sentences and Conjunctions
• Complex Sentences and Sentence Combining
• Run on Sentences/Fragments
• Common and Proper Nouns
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Collective Nouns
• Possessive Nouns
• Prepositional Phrases
• Action Verbs
• Verb Tenses
• Main and Helping Verbs
• Linking Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Pronouns and Antecedents
• Kinds of Pronouns
• Homographs
• Possessive Pronouns
• Pronouns and Homophones
• Independent and Dependent Clauses
• Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Negatives

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Engage your students with exciting 100 Days of School activities that promote both learning and fun! Our carefully crafted collection of noun-focused activities ensures that students not only celebrate reaching the milestone, but also develop a solid grasp of important language concepts. Throughout these activities, students will explore nouns in various forms, from common and proper nouns to abstract and concrete nouns, facilitating their understanding of grammar and vocabulary.

Embrace the joy of learning with our exceptional 100 Days of School activities, designed to foster a deep understanding of nouns while fostering creativity and enthusiasm within the classroom. Watch as your students master the foundations of language and build a strong educational foundation that will propel them towards future success!

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An easy-to-follow guide to using and writing effective titles: what to capitalize, what to italicize, plus includes examples of effective titles, and discussion slides of famous novels and their alternate titles: 1984 Gone With the Wind The Great Gatsby Treasure Island Vanity Fair Also, includes an activity slide for writing titles with articles, pictures, and essays. There are 12 slides.

In this All-In-One Poetry Unit, students will explore the world of poetry and discover the beauty of expression through reading, writing, and learning. They will develop their skills in identifying different types of poetry and learn key terms related to poetry. With practice, students will master common poetry terms and create their unique poems. This unit is sure to inspire a love for poetry in students and foster a sense of creativity and imagination.

✏ What's Included:

* 51-slide PowerPoint with Poetry Terms, Types of Poetry, and Poetry Examples

* 6 Guided Practice slides embedded into the PPT at key intervals

* 5 Independent Practice slides embedded into the PPT after the Guided Practice

* 1 Interactive Kahoots game code (20-question review)

* 1 Crossword Puzzle focusing on Key Poetry Terms and Types (with Answer Key)

* 1 Quiz/Test over Poetry Types and Terms

* 1 Poetry Poster for your Classroom

This resource is suitable for traditional classroom settings as well as for ELL/ESOL teachers and special education teachers, making it a versatile and inclusive addition to any teaching program. These make a great homeschool addition to your poetry unit!

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Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!

Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.

What's Included:

• High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.

• EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.

• Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.

• Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
• Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
• EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
• Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
• Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the author's craft in a text.
• Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
• Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
• Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
• Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
• Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.

Perfect for:

• Whole-class instruction
• Small group work
• Independent study
• Centers
• Enrichment activities

Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!

An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements, religion and famous city-states from the Maya Empire. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction A template for students to write up their neat informational text A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity: A teacher presentation to introduce the topic An informational text A comprehension activity with ten varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz about the text An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

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This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans

The close reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Use this AVID resource when students begin their argumentative writing! Students will quickly develop arguments on a variety of topics through a speed style variation of Philosophical Chairs. In turn, students will not only craft their thesis statements and come up with arguments for their essays, but they will also increase their public speaking and collaboration skills!

Overview:

Philosophical Chairs: Speed Formation utilizes many of the same components of the classic version, but is a fun, fast-paced variation that can be utilized during shortened class periods. This variation of Philosophical Chairs should only be utilized after students have developed their skills through the classic style.

What's Included:

• 1 student objective slides
• 1 overview slide
• 1 argumentative prompt slide
• 2 thesis statement teaching slides
• 6 rules of engagement slides/steps
• 2 basic norm slides
• 1 google doc where students reflect on the philosophical chairs

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This is a SUPER FUN kids yoga story script designed yoga instructors, early childhood educators educators, parents, and/or librarians with basic knowledge of kids yoga poses to easily incorporate yoga, mindfulness, and self-regulation skills into the story. This is a great way to combine literacy with physical fitness while using a familiar story kids love!

This is a very candy-coated version of the classic fairytale designed to help young children develop valuable learning lessons and life skills:

✔ We should always listen to our parents and teachers.

✔ It’s important to try hard and do our very best.

✔ Making good decisions helps keep us safe.

✨ PLEASE NOTE BEFORE PURCHASE: This is the extended version of the story and may need to be modified if you are teaching children under four-years-old. ✨

his resource is great for:

⭐ Children's Yoga Classes

⭐ Mindful Moments

⭐ Brain Breaks

⭐ Sensory & Movement Breaks

⭐ Therapy (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy)

⭐ Gym Class

⭐ Transitions

⭐ Indoor Recess

⭐ Morning Group

⭐ Rainy Day Activities

⭐ Calm-Down Time

Physical Benefits of Yoga:

⛹ Helps Build Strength, Balance, and Coordination

⛹ Aides in Maintaining Flexibility

⛹ Relaxes and Helps Alleviate Stress

⛹ Teaches Children Self-Awareness

⛹ Increases Body Awareness & Overall Muscle Tone

⛹ Great for Warming-Up Before Sports

⛹ Helps Children Channel their Energy

Emotional & Mental Benefits of Yoga:

❤️ Increased Confidence

❤️ Encourages Mindfulness

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Non-Competitive & Non-Judgmental- Helps Kids feel Valued & Accepted

❤️ It’s All-Inclusive- Children Participate at their own Comfort Level  

❤️ Teaches Self-Discipline & Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration

❤️ Teaches Self-Acceptance

❤️ Helps Boosts Children’s Self-Esteem & Supports Positive Mental Health

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This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is an introductory lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• What is an Email?
• Who Will You Send a Professional Email to? (at school and as an adult)
• Why Send an Email? (at school and as an adult)
• Business Hours
• Emails vs Texting
• 2 Good vs Bad Examples of an Email
• Closure

This is the first lesson of a five part bundle on writing professional emails. The entire package is listed below: 

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Emails
2. Lesson 2: Parts of an Email
3. Lesson 3: Clear & Polite Emails
4. Lesson 4: Emotions vs Emails (Writing responses to frustrating emails)
5. Lesson 5: Producing and Reflecting upon Final Emails

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• ESL/ENL/ELL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction
• Struggling Readers
• Struggling Writers

In this packet, students will write 20, 10 or 5 sentences from their spelling word list, write all 20, 10, or 5 of their spelling words 3 x each, and write all 20, 10, or 5 of their spelling words in ABC order. This product provides three templates of each for students who require adapted instruction or do not have 20 spelling words, but may have 10 or 5.

Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child's education. One of the earliest and most effective strategies for teaching reading is through the use of CVC words. CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are simple three-letter words that follow a predictable pattern, making them ideal for young learners and beginner readers.

CVC words help children understand how individual sounds (phonemes) come together to form words. They provide a solid foundation for phonics, blending, and decoding skills. For example, in the word "cat," children can learn to blend the sounds /k/, /a/, and /t/ to read the whole word.

This ebook is designed for early learners, ESL students, and anyone who is beginning their journey into reading and spelling. It includes 50 of the most common CVC words, each with a clear definition and example sentence. Following the word list, you will find a student worksheet with 30 fun and educational exercises that help reinforce the material. Answers are provided at the end for self-assessment or teacher use.

Let the learning begin!

This social emotional learning lesson uses Langston Hughes' short story Thank You, M'am. During this SEL lesson, students complete a pre-reading journal activity, read the short story (not included), answer questions related to the text, and contemplate the ways that they can build trust with the people in their lives. There is also an opportunity for whole class discussion regarding the idea of building trust.

This resource includes:

- a slides presentation to follow

- 3 worksheets: pre-reading, questions about trust in the text, and building trust reflection

- an answer sheet

Students care deeply about trust. They want to be trusted, but they don't always understand how their actions contribute to their trustworthiness. This lesson encourages students to think about how they can build trust with the people in their lives, and makes them think about what they might receive in return for demonstrating their trustworthiness. Students will think about the ways Roger showed that he was untrustworthy, the things he did to gain Mrs. Jones' trust back, and what he ended up receiving for demonstrating that he was trustworthy.