5th grade ela

Teachers often have questions about what a literacy block should actually look like. How do you structure your time? When do you pull reading groups? How and when do you teach grammar? The list of questions is lengthy, and with good reason. No one really ever told us what to do! Probably because there is […]

What does a 5th grade reading lesson in a typical elementary school look like? I will walk you through a 60 minute ELA lesson that’s highly engaging and highly effective. It’s a simple idea that yielded great result in my upper elementary classroom. Get your sticky notes ready and let’s teach! #stickynotes #literacyactivities #upperelementary #fifthgrade #readingcomprehension #lessonplanning #teachingreading #teachingideas #readingideas #readinglessons #literacy

This 5th grade reading list will help you choose books for your child. Also, there's a FREE lesson or novel study for each book on the list!

5th grade writing doesn’t have to be a struggle! This blog post provides all of my best tips and ideas for teaching your fifth graders to succeed as writers. As a veteran 5th grade teacher, I have had a lot of experience teaching all kinds of students how to improve their writing. So, you'll get my insight on the best ways to help all of your upper elementary students succeed in your writing curriculum!

FREE 5th grade literacy pacing guide! This free 5th grade ELA pacing guide includes reading, writing, and language skills.

Back to school activities in my 5th grade classroom always include these two books! Learn how I use The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes and Mr. Peabody's Apples by Madonna to spark discussions on bullying, standing up for others, jumping to conclusions, and spreading rumors, which are important themes to tackle at this age. The life lessons taught in these books help me to develop a positive classroom culture at the beginning of the year and set the tone for the year in my 5th grade…

How I Teach Writing in 5th Grade - Teaching with Jennifer Findley

Blackout Poetry is SO MUCH FUN and I absolutely love how it allows my kiddos to apply a poetry skill with a book that we are currently immersed in. I feel like often times poetry is taught so independently that students struggle to understand how to actually apply it, but Blackout Poetry allows them to do just that. They are learning about poetry while applying it in a way that makes sense to them. We do blackout poetry once we finish the book "Chains". Students absolutely love the book we…

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Made this for my 5th grade classroom- will laminate and use sticky notes when we read short stories/picture books to introduce skills. Then use for reference when writing our summaries.

Theme anchor chart. 5th grade ELA

Find out what an actual ELA class looks like in fifth grade. This is a detailed look into my classroom and our routines.

If you are new to teaching 5th grade or thinking about teaching 5th grade, here are my top things to know about teaching 5th graders.

Advice for new 5th Grade teachers from 15 veteran teachers.

Grab all these resources HERE! Several years ago, I started digging into Greek and Latin roots and how they can make such a HUGE difference in students’ academic lives. Seriously. Understanding words by applying their knowledge of roots has been a game changer with spelling, comprehension, and vocabulary development. Over time, I created pieces and ... Read More about Greek and Latin Roots in Upper Grade

Hi friends! I wanted to share with you some of the changes I made to my ELA centers. After Jen Jones came to our school in June, I realized I needed to do a little revamping to my schedule and activit

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.

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