5th Grade Other (ELA) Activities (by rating)

A fun printable for the first day of School!

Engaging Activities for 5th Grade Social Studies:

These activities keep students engaged throughout the year as they study United States History. Although these activities are aligned with Studies Weekly, each activity can be completed without Studies Weekly. "Missing" weeks are due to Studies Weekly assigning inquiries once per unit.

What's included:

Beginning of the Year Escape Room:

• history
• civics and government
• geography
• economics

Inquiry: How to Research (Weeks 1-4)

• Social Studies Lenses Activity
• Primary and Secondary Sources Activity
• Fact and Opinion Activity
• How to Research Yearlong Checklist
• Response to Inquiry: Kids Making a Difference Infographic

North America Before European Contact (Weeks 6-8)

• Indigenous People's Regional Dwellings Activity
• Indigenous Tribe Infographic
• Introduction to Archaeology Activity
• Indigenous Trade Routes Activity

European Exploration and Colonization (Weeks 10-18)

• Columbian Exchange Import Poster
• Cooperation and Conflict in Jamestown Activity
• Explorer Trading Cards
• Supply and Demand Activity with Land Use Extension
• Thirteen Colonies by Region Image Reveal
• Trading Along the Silk Road Game
• Ranking Colonial Groups Activity
• Charter of the Colonies Picture Reveal
• Indigenous Trade with Europeans Game
• French and Indian War Escape Room
• Benjamin Franklin Facts Prism
• Alliances with North Americans Worksheets

The American Revolution (Weeks 19-26)

• Protesting Acts of Parliament Protest Signs
• Tea Party Pennants
• Founding Fathers Game
• Declaration of Independence Escape Room
• Iroquois Confederation and Articles of Confederation Venn Diagram
• Design a Monument to Revolutionary Minorities
• American Revolution Battles Infographic
• Battles After Yorktown Timeline

Creating a New Nation (Weeks 27-31)

• Federalists/Anti-Federalists Poster and Debate
• Framers of the Constitution Information Sheets
• Ratifying the Constitution Stations
• Bill of Rights Activity: Display the Amendments
• Bill of Rights Four Corners Review
• Bill of Rights/Declaration of Independence Grievances Picture Reveal
• Formation of Political Parties Infographic
• Lewis and Clark Primary Source Animal Activity
• Northwest Ordinance Spoons Game
• Westward Expansion Game
• Preamble to the Constitution Picture Reveal

End of the Year Escape Room

• history
• constitution
• civics/government
• geography
• economics

Aligns with Indiana Standards: 5.H.1, 5.H.2, 5.H.3, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.7, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.10, 5.H.11, 5.H.12, 5.H.13, 5.H.14, 5.H.15, 5.H.16, 5.H.17, 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.C.3, 5.C.5, 5.C.7, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.7, 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.E.3, 5.E.5.

What's Included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• All necessary handouts.
• All necessary templates.
• Answer Keys.
• Links to research sites.
• Links to digital activities.

How is this bundle useful:

• Easy to prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Great supplements for curriculum.
• Helpful for sub plans.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Idioms are so fun to learn! Don't take them too literally! There are so many idioms that I have made a classroom set of idiom pages. Each student gets their own idiom. They then get to draw a literal meaning of the picture for everyone to giggle at. Then at the bottom of the page they write what the idiom really means. You can display these after on your bulletin board or around your room. Let your students show what they know about idioms in a creative way, then hang them up for others to learn from your class. There are 33 different idioms included in this classroom set.

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Looking for a versatile and engaging resource to kickstart your classroom each day? This comprehensive set of 50 check-in slides is perfect for any subject area, advisory periods, or as conversation starters, bell ringers, or SEL activities. These slides are designed to foster reflection, build community, and create meaningful conversations in your classroom, all while being easy to use and adaptable to your needs.

Product Features:

• 50 Unique Check-In Slides: With a wide variety of themes including emojis, weather, animals, colors, songs, and more, these slides ensure that your students start the day reflecting on their emotions, sharing their thoughts, and connecting with their peers.
• Flexible Use: Whether you're teaching math, language arts, science, or social studies, these slides can be seamlessly integrated into any lesson. They are also perfect for advisory periods, morning meetings, or as part of your SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum.
• Year-Round Utility: With 50 unique slides, this resource can be used for 10 weeks straight without repeats, making it a staple in your daily routine. Whether you need a quick bell ringer, a conversation starter, or a community-building activity, this resource has you covered.
• Build Community: Encourage students to share and listen to each other's responses, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment. These activities help students develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.
• Engage All Learners: The diverse range of check-ins ensures that there’s something for every student, whether they relate more to visuals, emotions, or metaphors. This inclusivity helps every student feel seen and heard.

Ideas to Use:

• Morning Routines: Start each day with a quick and easy check-in to gauge your students' mood and mindset.
• SEL Activities: Incorporate these slides into your social-emotional learning curriculum to help students develop key emotional intelligence skills.
• Bell Ringers: Use these slides as an engaging way to transition into your daily lessons, helping students shift their focus and prepare mentally.
• Advisory Periods: Foster deeper connections and discussions during advisory time with thought-provoking questions and activities.
• Conversation Starters: Encourage students to share and discuss their thoughts, building communication skills and classroom community.

Why This Resource?

Creating a classroom environment where students feel connected, understood, and engaged is key to successful learning. These check-in slides are designed to help you achieve that goal effortlessly. By incorporating these daily check-ins into your routine, you’re not just starting the day on the right foot—you’re building a classroom culture where every student feels valued.

Get ready to make mornings the best part of the day with these engaging, reflective, and fun check-in slides. Perfect for year-round use and suitable for students of all ages!

Covering The Kite Runner? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is just for your! Includes a Introduction Power Point, study guide, graphic organizers, film analysis, novel project choice board, and characterization flip book. Great for differentiation.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our "Thanksgiving Color By Numbers Activity Book"! This delightful resource is perfect for adding a festive touch to your classroom or home activities. Designed with Thanksgiving Color By Number Context Clues, this Thanksgiving Themed Fun Book requires no prep, making it easy for teachers and parents alike. Our Thanksgiving Activity Pack is full of engaging and educational content tailored for children from PreK to 4th grade.

Inside this November Activity Book, you'll find Color by Number Thanksgiving Fall / Holiday Theme pages that help children practice their coloring skills while learning about the season. Also included is El Dia de Accion de Gracias Color by Number, adding a bilingual touch to your festivities. This book makes an excellent Thanksgiving Birthday Day Party gift, with a cute Thanksgiving coloring book vibe that kids will love.

The coloring pages will help children improve their fine motor skills and creativity. They can enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving picture pages that keep them entertained and engaged. Our Thanksgiving Color By Numbers book is designed to bring the joy and spirit of the holiday into your educational activities, making it a fun and memorable experience for all.

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Life Cycle of a Tree Reading Comprehension Activity (Year 3-5)

Bring the beauty of autumn into your literacy centres with this engaging Life Cycle of a Tree reading comprehension activity! Perfectly designed for Year 3-5 students, this resource offers a text about the fascinating changes that trees go through during autumn. Students will explore why leaves change colour, how trees prepare for winter, and the importance of the tree's life cycle.

What’s included:

• A written text about the Life Cycle of a Tree with a focus on autumn.
• Reading Comprehension questions that encourage students to think critically and answer in their own words, reinforcing their understanding of the life cycle.
• A research section for early finishers, students can research deciduous trees and evergreen trees and what their differences are.
• Answer key for easy marking.

This versatile resource is ideal for use in literacy centres, reading groups, or as part of an autumn themed unit. It promotes reading comprehension, critical thinking, and independent research skills. Whether used for whole class instruction or individual learning, students will love discovering the magic of trees during autumn while strengthening their literacy skills.

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Entertain your class while integrating music and language with Music Wordle! This resources includes 46 Music Wordles that you can assign to your students or play together as a class. You could even hold a competition to see who can solve each Worldle first! There is lots of flexibility on how you can use this resource. I created this in Google Sheets. Your Music Wordle Google Sheet will include links to each of the 46 Music Wordle Puzzles. I've included a solutions tab as well as a table that includes puzzle hints, if you choose to share with your students. Each hyperlink is set up for you to make a copy of the Music World Puzzle before you play.

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Ten individual and group interactive quizzes and scenarios for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students on plagiarism. Includes: Defining, working with, and understanding plagiarism Youtube presentation link Short answer traditional quiz Student Images with questions & short answers in speech bubbles Guilty of Plagiarism: You be the Judge Plagiarism Court: Defender; Prosecutor with Jury Guilty/Not Guilty Plagiarism Scenarios Age differentiated images and activities Great for introduction to plagiarism or as assessment tools.

This worksheet features five informative passages about Oprah Winfrey's journey from her humble beginnings in rural Mississippi to becoming one of the most influential women in entertainment and media.

Each passage highlights a different aspect of her remarkable story, such as her challenging childhood, her rise to fame on television, her groundbreaking talk show, her inspiring philanthropic work, and her impact on popular culture.

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This is an activity to go along with Pixar's Ratatouille. This is a great movie watch along to work on main idea and theme with your students and keep them focused and engaged during the movie. It has 2 sheets. The first sheet will focus on main idea and providing supporting details, and the second sheet will focus on the theme of the movie.

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits

Bird, B., & Pinkava, J. (2007). Ratatouille. Buena Vista Pictures

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These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

• Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
• Pre decide small revision groups.
• Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

• Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:

1. Distribute
2. Explain
3. Read
4. Read again
5. Share
6. Receive
7. Clarify
8. Repeat

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This is a Google Slides™ product!

It is a lesson that contains that following topics: 

• Bellringer
• Parts of an Email
• Subject (clear capitalization instructions)
• Greeting (formal and informal punctuation)
• Body (format tips)
• Closing & Signature (good and bad examples with tone examples)
• Review Questions (give students the opportunity to reflect with structure!)
• Closure

This is the second 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

Challenge your students higher order thinking skills with these five logic puzzles that have a Halloween theme. Wake their brains while having fun working through a logic grid puzzle.

Each puzzle includes a scenario, a set of clues, and a grid that students may use to mark off the clues as they work their way through the clues. A teacher instruction page and answer keys are also included.

These sentence diagramming bell ringers will last four full months. This bundle contains sixteen Google Slide presentations- one for each week. There is also an assessment for the end of week 21, the end of week 24, the end of week 26, the end of week 29, and the end of week 32 to test student knowledge. The daily activities should last 5-10 minutes. EVERYTHING IS EDITABLE.

THIS RESOURCE COVERS:

- An overview of weeks 1-16

- Diagramming Interrogative and Imperative Sentences

- Diagramming interjections and nouns of direct address

- Passive Verbs

- Using Passive vs. Active Voice in Writing

- What is a clause?

- Independent vs. Dependent Clauses

- Adverb Clauses

- Adjective Clauses

- Noun Clauses

- Subject and Object Pronouns

- Who vs. Whom

- Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex sentences

- Gerunds

- Participles

- Infinitives

- Complex Parts of Diagramming

- REVIEW!

Answers are included for all diagrams and tests.

Sentence diagramming is so helpful when teaching students parts of speech and sentence structure. The repetitiveness of diagramming for a bell ringer is extremely beneficial for students. I tried grammar workbooks for years, but my students hardly retained anything. Daily sentence diagramming made them remember their parts of speech, and was an amazing foundation for my students to have when we started forming different types of sentences. This technique provided my students a strong enough foundation to truly understand gerunds, participles, and infinitives!

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

• Early finishers
• Enrichment activities
• Critical thinking lessons
• Independent or small group work
• Sub plans

Help students master essential reading skills with this Text Structure Spin and Match Activity! Perfect for grades 3-6, this interactive game provides hands-on practice with key text structures, including compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence, problem/solution, and description. It’s designed to make learning fun, engaging, and memorable!

What’s Included:

• 37 pages of text structure practice
• 12 game card sets with mini stories to match to one of five text structure types (cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, sequence, problem and solution)
• 5 game board options for a variety of play
• Labels for each game card set for easy storage and year-after-year use
• Teacher implementation directions for quick setup
• Student playing directions for easy, independent learning

How It Works: Students spin and match the text structure from the mini stories to one of the five text structure types, making this a great addition to literacy centers, small group instruction, or review sessions. The included labels make organization simple, so you can reuse this game for years to come!

This resource is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills in a hands-on, engaging way. Just print, laminate, and let the fun begin!

Ideas for Use: This resource is perfect for small group activities, literacy centers, and partner work. Use it as a review game before an assessment or integrate it into daily lessons for ongoing practice. Ideal for mixed-ability classrooms, this activity is designed to engage and challenge all students!

Why They’ll Love It: Teachers will love the ease of this print-and-go resource, while students will enjoy learning in a game format that reinforces comprehension skills. No prep is needed—just print, cut, and get ready to sort and match! Plus, it’s adaptable for various learning styles and perfect for skill-building.

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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Do your students struggle with capitalizing titles of books, songs, and movies? This activity is the perfect way to practice these skills! This activity can be completed at once or broken up into 3 segments. Students have the opportunity to tell the difference between a title that is correctly capitalized and one that is not, and then use these skills to write titles correctly. A great resource for morning work, homework, or as a "must do." The donut theme adds a touch of fun!

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This is a MUST HAVE resource to make teaching Digital Media Literacy easy!

ONTARIO TEACHERS: This will help you teach the new Digital Media Literacy strand in the 2023 Language curriculum.

This package goes beyond the conversations about cyberbullying and safe use. In this resource you will find student sheets and posters for the nine elements of digital citizenship:

* digital health and wellness

* digital security

* digital rights and responsibilities

* digital literacy

* digital law

* digital etiquette

* digital communication

* digital commerce

* digital access

Each topic has a student page that asks thought provoking questions and provides a bit of information on the specific topic. These pages are meant to start a conversation and get students thinking about their digital lives and all it entails.

Each topic also has a black and white poster that matches the student sheet, using the same icon for quick recognition.

What others are saying:

• This was a great introduction activity. (Teresa P)
• I am excited to use this in the fall when I present Responsibility with internet uses. (Kami J)

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