5th Grade English Language Arts Homework (by date, latest first)

Engage students in a creative and reflective activity with "The Cloud Who Couldn’t Cry!" This comprehensive activity encourages critical thinking, emotional connection, and artistic expression.

What's Included:

• Story Retell Activity: Students will draw and describe their favorite part of the story "The Cloud Who Couldn’t Cry". This activity helps reinforce comprehension as students reflect on the key moments in the narrative.
• Reflection Questions: A set of open-ended questions that prompt students to think about the story's themes, such as self-discovery, helping others, and emotional growth. Students will also be asked to explain why they liked the part they chose to draw.
• Creative Drawing: After reading the story, students will select a scene to illustrate and provide an explanation for their choice, fostering both artistic expression and a deeper understanding of the narrative.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance reading comprehension by identifying and reflecting on the key events of the story.
• Develop emotional intelligence by connecting with the themes of empathy, growth, and helping others.
• Improve writing skills through descriptive explanations and reflections.
• Encourage creativity through drawing and visual storytelling.

This activity is ideal for:

• Grades 1-5
• Teachers looking for a fun, engaging, and thoughtful activity to reinforce reading comprehension and emotional literacy.
• Classrooms or homeschool settings where students explore feelings, relationships, and nature-themed stories.

Perfect for:

• Literacy centers
• Reading comprehension lessons
• Creative writing prompts
• Art integration activities

Note: This activity includes both a drawing and writing component to keep students engaged while exploring the deeper meanings of the story. It can also be used as a group activity or individual reflection task.

Religious Word Search Puzzle Pack - 15 Printable Activities in One ZIP File

This zip file contains a rich collection of 15 Bible-inspired puzzles, ready to print and ideal for children, Sunday school, homeschooling, and faith-based classrooms.

🧩 Contents:

• 10 individual puzzles in PDF format (A4 size, printable)

• Topics include: Moses, Noah, the Prophets, , Passover, the Ten Commandments, Angels, the Parables of Jesus, Lent, and more.

• Answer keys included for each puzzle

• Designed for ages 8 and up

🎯 Suitable for: ✔️ Sunday School ✔️ Homeschooling Activities ✔️ Bible Study Groups ✔️ Christian Education

🖨️ Simply download the ZIP file, extract the PDF files, and print as needed!

Turn Reading Into a Game with the Printable Book Bingo Challenge!

Are your middle-grade students struggling to stay engaged with their reading? This printable book bingo challenge gamifies reading, making it exciting and rewarding for all students.

Designed specifically for grades 5-8, it’s perfect for classroom use, library programs, homework assignments, or homeschool programs.

Why This Book Bingo Is a Must-Have:

✔️ Motivates Reluctant Readers: By turning reading into a fun, interactive challenge, students are inspired to explore new genres, discover unique stories, and tackle their reading goals with enthusiasm.

✔️ No Prep and Easy to Use: This printable bingo sheet is versatile enough to fit any curriculum. Use it as a class-wide competition, a homework assignment, or even an independent reading tracker. All you have to do is print it out and get creative with rewards once students achieve a bingo goal!

✔️ Encourages Variety of Reading: This book bingo game encourages students to read across genres, exploring different authors, and broadening their literary horizons.

✔️ Perfect for Middle Grades: Tailored to the interests and developmental needs of 5th to 8th graders, this resource aligns with their growing curiosity and ability to analyze deeper themes in literature.

The Book Bingo Challenge transforms middle school reading into a fun, achievable adventure that students will love. It’s the perfect way to foster a reading culture in your classroom or homeschool while making your job easier.

➡️ Grab your printable bingo sheet today and get your students excited to read!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

1 file with 1 PDF page, US letter size

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Looking for a fun and functional way to keep students motivated to read? These Reading Log Bookmarks are just what you need! Designed for upper elementary through high school, these printable bookmark templates double as a creative reading challenge tool, helping students track their reading progress in a visually appealing and convenient format.

Bookmarks include space for:

• Tracking book titles
• Recording start and finish dates

These printable bookmarks are ideal for classrooms, libraries, or homeschool settings. Students can use them as part of a reading challenge or simply to stay organized with their independent reading.

What's Included:

• 6 engaging printable bookmark templates
• Black-and-white designs for easy printing and optional student coloring
• Suitable for grades 4–12

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Easy to print and use—no prep required!
• Encourages accountability and goal-setting in students' reading habits
• Versatile for individual use or as part of a class-wide reading challenge

Whether you're a teacher, librarian, or parent, these Reading Log Bookmarks will inspire students to stay on top of their reading and make progress toward their goals.

Tip: Print on heavier paper for longevity!

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright  © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

10 Vocabulary Choice Boards for Vocabulary Practice with 90 Different Prompts

Engage your students with these fun and interactive vocabulary choice boards! Each board offers 9 unique activities to help students understand and reinforce their vocabulary words. Perfect for in-class activities or homework, these boards encourage creativity and critical thinking.

Sample prompts include:

• Vocabulary Comic Strip: Create a comic strip where characters use your vocabulary words in their dialogue to show their meaning.
• Synonym Search: Find three synonyms for your vocabulary word and use them in sentences that reflect their meanings.
• Word Riddle: Write a riddle using your vocabulary word that others must solve.
• Vocabulary Haiku: Write a haiku (5-7-5 syllables) that reflects the meaning of your word.
• Word History: Research the origin of your vocabulary word and explain where it came from and how its meaning has changed over time.

With 10 different boards to choose from, students will enjoy a variety of activities to strengthen their vocabulary skills!

Make spelling practice exciting with this 90-prompt Spelling Choice Board! Packed with creative and hands-on activities, this resource helps students improve their spelling in fun ways. Students can choose from a variety of prompts like:

• Write a short story using spelling words.
• Build words with playdough or sidewalk chalk.
• Create a comic strip using spelling words.
• Spell words out loud while jumping or clapping.

Perfect for classrooms, homework, or independent work with options that require a parent's signature!

**Activities Included: **

1. Creative Writing Activities
2. Hands-On Activities
3. Kinesthetic Activities
4. Artistic Activities
5. Games and Puzzles
6. Technology Activities
7. Word Study Activities
8. Partner or Group Activities
9. Challenge Activities

Get your students excited about reading instruction with my High-Interest Reading Passage Bundle!

Included in this Bundle are passages about:

YouTube

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The Super Bowl

Fortnite

Mr. Beast

NBA

Playstation

Nintendo

LeBron James

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Comprehension and Vocabulary Questions:

• Enhance critical thinking skills with thought-provoking comprehension questions. Strengthen vocabulary through targeted questions that encourage deeper understanding of the content.

Ample Writing Space:

• Addressing the needs of special education students, our resources offer larger writing spaces. This allows for comfortable expression and better engagement with the material.

Why You'll Love This Product:

1. Interest-Driven Learning: Capture the attention of even the most uninterested learners with topics that resonate with their interests.
2. Comprehensive Assessment: Assess comprehension and vocabulary skills effectively with well-crafted questions that encourage critical thinking.
3. Inclusivity for Special Education: Larger writing spaces cater to the needs of special education students, providing a comfortable environment for expression and learning.

This product is a bundle of high interest reading comprehension passages with WH questions, focusing on vocabulary and main idea.

The passages are themed around popular topics like YouTube, Sports Super Heroes and Video Games to engage even the most disinterested learners. This printable worksheet resource includes passages on:

• Virtual Reality, Among Us, Nintendo, Play station, Fortnite, YouTube, Super Mario Bros., Minecraft, and Mr. Beast.
• NASCAR, The World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, The Superbowl, Baseball, NBA, LeBron James, Wrestling, Cricket, Hockey
• Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, Neymar Jr. Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, The Rock, Derek Jeter, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, LeBron James
• Black Panther, The Hulk, Batman, Spider Man, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Iron Man, Aqua man, Wolverine, Superman

Benefits:

• Will help you engage special education students or struggling learners with high-interest topics
• These passages help you support your students' comprehension and vocabulary development
• This will help your struggling learners overcome resistance to completing work

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

Teachers can use these in 3rd-5th grade Special Education classrooms to engage students who are not typically interested in reading. After reading the passages to the students, teachers can work with students to answer questions about topics they love, providing motivation and excitement for learning!

Using these passages in my classroom have given my student's the opportunity to share their background knowledge and actually feel like they are experts on a topic we are reading about!

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This package includes making inferences worksheets for 4th grade and so much more! It is a comprehensive resource for teaching students how to make inferences. It includes anchor charts to introduce the concept and worksheets for practice. The worksheets are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and can be used in small groups, for homework, classwork, independent practice, or assessment.

With this purchase you will download:

• 3 Anchor charts
• 5 worksheets with multiple choice questions on inferencing
• 5 worksheets with reading passages and short answer questions on inferencing
• 1 inferencing graphic organizer to be used with any text
• Answer keys for all worksheets

Benefits:

• Helps students master the skill of making inferences

• Comprehensive resource for teachers

• Includes anchor charts and worksheets for practice

• Differentiated worksheets to meet the needs of all learners

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

Utilize the anchor charts to introduce the concept of making inferences. Assign the worksheets for practice in small groups, for homework, classwork, independent practice, or assessment.

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These main idea short passages will hold he interest of all your students! You will download reading comprehension passages with questions, focusing on vocabulary and main idea.

The passages are themed around popular topics like YouTube and video games to engage even the most disinterested learners.

You will download passages about:

• Fortnite
• Mr. Beast
• Nintendo
• Playstation
• Virtual Reality
• You Tube
• Among Us
• Minecraft
• Super Mario
• Gaming in the Classroom

Benefits:

• Engages special education students or struggling learners with high-interest topics
• Supports comprehension and vocabulary development
• Helps reluctant students overcome resistance to completing work

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

Use these passages in 3rd-5th grade Special Education classrooms to engage students who are not typically interested in reading. After reading the passages to the students, they can answer questions about topics they love, providing motivation and excitement for learning.

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• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
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This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

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Dive into the Winter Text Features educational resource, a perfect blend of winter wonder and academic rigor crafted for middle school ELA classrooms. This unique tool is designed to help students explore the fascinating world of snowflakes, snowstorms, and the artistry of snow, all while honing their ability to navigate and comprehend various text features such as timelines, subheadings, maps, captions, photographs, and includes three quizzes.

What's Included:

• Engaging Articles: Two in-depth articles, "The Secret World of Snowflakes" and "Historical Snowstorms: A Timeline of Winter’s Fury," provide context-rich content that is both informative and captivating.
• Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce learning with quizzes tailored to each article, testing comprehension of text features and content.
• Visual Aids: High-quality photographs and diagrams not only capture students' interest but also serve as practical examples of text features in action.
• Educator's Guide: Get tips on how to integrate this resource into your lesson plans effectively, ensuring a seamless fit with your curriculum goals.
• Answer Keys: Save time with ready-to-go answer sheets for quizzes, making assessment straightforward and efficient.
• Google Slides: Introduce or review text features with a presentation, have students skim through their articles finding each text feature

Highlights:

• Targeted for Middle School ELA: Ideal for grades 6-8, this resource aligns with common core reading standards.
• Text Features Focus: Enhances skills in identifying and understanding the purpose of various text features.
• Winter-Themed Content: Engages students with high-interest topics like snowflakes and snowstorms, keeping them motivated during the winter months.
• Ready for Classroom Use: Print-friendly format allows for easy distribution and assignment in the classroom setting.
• Versatile Application: Use as part of a reading unit, a supplemental activity, or as a fun educational break during the winter season.

With Winter Text Features, you're not just buying worksheets; you're providing an experience that will warm up your students' enthusiasm for reading and analysis, even on the coldest days. Add this resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' comprehension skills snowball!

Ready to 'color your students' world' with understanding this Valentine's Day?

Introducing our vibrant new resource, perfect for grades 4-6: the Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity! This unique coloring resource brings together 20 engaging Valentine's-themed prompts, each carefully crafted to illustrate the six different author's purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Critique, Report, and Instruct.

In this colorful learning adventure, students will need our PDF and six specific colors to identify and color-code each author's purpose. It's not just a coloring activity; it’s a journey into the heart of reading comprehension and critical thinking, tailored specifically for young learners.

But wait, there's more love to spread! If you're looking for another delightful Valentine's Day coloring resource, don't miss our Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts: A Rainbow of Learning. This free activity complements our Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity and is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills.

These resources are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or as a part of your literacy centers. They're not just educational tools; they're a way to bring joy, color, and deeper understanding into your classroom this Valentine's Day.

So, why wait? Download our Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity today, and watch as your students 'color their way' to mastering author's purposes, one hue at a time!

This mini book report is a perfect edition to your classroom! It is a single page that students can fill out when they are done reading a book. It can be used as homework, early finisher work, small group instruction / centers activities, and much more! The page includes a section where students share:

- Title

- Author

- Characters

- Setting

- This book made me wonder about...

- Would you recommend this book to a friend?

- How many stars (out of 5)
- Summary of the book

- Draw a comic strip of your favorite parts of the book

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These worksheets will help students learn to use vivid words in their writing instead of boring, overused words!

Two worksheets and an assessment sheet for beginning nouns. Answer Keys are included for each worksheet.

Proper Nouns: Parts of Speech

Are you struggling? Do you need help getting your students to identify proper nouns? This simple yet effective worksheet will help students identify proper nouns like pros; students highlight all the proper nouns and count the remaining unhighlighted answers to answer the trivia question,

• Easy-to-follow directions for students • Engaging activity to reinforce proper noun recognition • Easy to grade • Great for morning work.

Stop wasting time on complex grammar lessons that lose your students' attention. Locate & Highlight" worksheet provides a fun, hands-on way for elementary students to master a crucial part of speech.

Nouns: Parts of Speech

Are you struggling? Do you need help getting your students to identify nouns? This simple yet effective worksheet will help students identify nouns like pros; students highlight all the nouns and count the remaining unhighlighted answers to answer the trivia question,

• Easy-to-follow directions for students • Engaging activity to reinforce noun recognition • Easy to grade • Great for morning work.

Stop wasting time on complex grammar lessons that lose your students' attention. Locate & Highlight" worksheet provides a fun, hands-on way for elementary students to master a crucial part of speech.

The Ultimate Elementary Level Spelling Choice Boards+Sheets

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4 unique sheets created by me!

Months January-May and August-December in Two different styles, with multiple activities.

Some of the activities are researched backed and contain an * e-mail for any questions.

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A fun way to get students to SPELL- SPELL-SPELL!