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5th Grade Language Arts Worksheets

Channelize practice employing our 5th grade language arts worksheets that come with answer keys and comprise exercises in correlative conjunctions, prepositions, interjections, forming and using the perfect verb tense, and in separating words using commas. Bolster vocabulary with Greek and Latin prefixes, interpret figurative language, draw inferences, make predictions, state an opinion, write informative and narrative texts. This list represents only a smattering of the engaging worksheets this collection offers. Make sure to stock your library with our free grade 5 language arts worksheets.

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Choosing Correlative Conjunctions

Balance words, phrases and clauses in sentences using correlative conjunctions. Choose an appropriate pair of correlative conjunctions from the parentheses that best completes each sentence.

Writing the Present Perfect Verb Tenses

Push boundaries with this 5th grade language arts worksheet pdf as kids write the present perfect form of each verb using the structure: have / has + the verb in the past participle form and fill in each blank.

Rewriting the Passage with Synonyms

Replace the underlined words in the passage with their synonyms and rewrite the passage. Adding significantly to the pool of vocabulary and using the right word in the right place are the objectives though.

Choosing the Correct Homophones

Enrich vocabulary with this printable ELA worksheet for grade 5 kids. Complete each sentence, choosing between the correct homophones or words with similar pronunciation but different spellings.

Fact or Opinion?

Sifting what is true from a mere belief is an essential reading strategy. Read each sentence, look for the clues that help distinguish the verified facts from the judgments or opinions, and check the appropriate box.

Prepositional Phrases Used as Adjectives

Topped with consistent practice, this English worksheet pdf for 5th grade children gets them to spot the prepositional phrases that modify the nouns or pronouns in the sentences and underline them.

Commas in a Series

Keep your intended meaning crystal clear as you practice precise rules while separating words or a group of words in a series using commas and rewrite each sentence with appropriate punctuations.

Greek and Latin Suffixes

Next up in this printable language arts worksheet collection, is a vocab booster. Grade 5 kids comprehend the Greek and Latin suffixes from the meanings and add them to appropriate roots to create new words.

Describing Illustrated Hyperboles

Trigger imagination as you try your hands at writing a few rib-ticklers while describing each picture using a hyperbole or an extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

Making Predictions | Making a Fruit Salad

Christopher and Grandpa are making a fruit salad. Grade 5 kids walk through this ELA worksheet pdf skimming the passage and predicting what happens next and giving reasons to substantiate their predictions.

Identifying Interjections in Sentences

Instrumental in helping kids practice foraging interjections or words that demonstrate emotions or feelings rather than contributing to meanings in the sentences and circling them; this exercise is a compulsive-print.

Identifying the Type of Sentences

Whether it is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex sentences, this printable English worksheet has them all corralled for 5th grade kids to identify and write the type of each sentence.

Commonly Confused Words | Stationery Vs. Stationary

Stationary is an adjective meaning fixed, while stationery is a noun meaning writing or office supplies. Decide between using "stationary" and "stationery", depending on the contextual clues offered by each sentence.

Combining Words to Make an Oxymoron

Evoke a sense of humor and irony as kids in grade 5 choose a contrasting pair of words, one from each column in this language arts worksheet pdf to create an oxymoron.

Editing and Proofreading | Nocturnal Animals

Comb the passage about nocturnal animals for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, and amp up the fun as you get children to flag them off using proofreading marks.

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Grade 5 Language Arts Worksheets

Inferences are a huge theme at this level. Just about every answer you have needs to have supporting text accompanying it. Start out with the simple standards first at this level and make sure kids master them before you move on.

Reading: Literature

Using Quotes From Text - Back up all of assertions with a direct quote from the work in question. [RL.5.1]

Embedding Quotes - Students learn when to use this technique, better yet, they also learn when it can backfire. [RL.5.1]

Determining Themes of Stories, Dramas, or Poems - Each sheet is dedicated to a specific standard area for this area. [RL.5.2]

Comparing and Contrasting Stories and Dramas - There is a nice mix of current literature and drama use here. [RL.5.3]

Sequence of Events - Where does everything fall into place? [RL.5.3]

Word Meanings From Context Phrases - We also begin to develop the concept of figurative language here. [RL.5.4]

Symbolism - When ideas have some hidden element about them. [RL.5.4]

Wh- Questions - Your everyday question that is looking for an answer. [RL.5.4]

Patterns of Chapters, Scenes, or Stanzas of Text - We added plenty of practice for this topic. Maybe even too much! [RL.5.5]

The Influence of a Narrator - Students quickly learn how the voice of the story really shapes the story quickly. [RL.5.6]

Visual Elements Contribution to a Story - Pictures and images can really help shape our thoughts of an author's work. [RL.5.7]

Story Comparison - We give you 2 longer stories to compare, in most cases. [RL.5.9]

Grade 5 Literature Comprehension Worksheets - We also threw poetry and other writing forms that cross over several standard areas for you. [RL.5.10]

Literary Terms - These terms are mostly used to describe unique works of literature. [RL.5]

Reading: Foundational Skills

Unfamiliar and Out Of Context Words - Some of these are words that students will pick up in normal conversations. [RF.5.3.A]

Grade 5 Leveled Reading - We added some reading in the content area passages in here for you. [RF.5.4.A]

Grade 5 Poetry - The poems get metaphoric at this point. Not only do students need to comprehend, but they need to feel the work too. [RF.5.4.B]

Advanced Context Clues - You will even find some Freshman level vocabulary words in this section. [RF.5.4.C]

Printable Reading Logs - A great way to track your reading endurance. [RF.K-5]

Reading Fluency - Measuring your fluency levels are really not an exact science. [RF.3-5]

Reading Sequencing - If you can remember without looking back in the passage, you are a leg ahead. [RF.3-5]

Reading: Informational Text

Drawing Inferences From Text - What are the take aways from what you read on daily basis? [RI.5.1]

Understanding Multiple Main Ideas - Take an idea and put it into motion. [RI.5.2]

Supporting Details - These are the times that you need back up. [RI.5.2]

Get the Message - A good way to learn if your students understand the purpose of the passages that they are reading. [RI.4-5.2]

Explaining Relationships or Interactions From Text - How do the characters interact and help develop the story? [RI.5.3]

Determining The Meaning of 5th Grade Words and Phrases - We don't always need to use context clues. We can build off of other words too. [RI.5.4]

Text Structure and Organizational Patterns - How do we piece together all things text based. [RI.5.5]

Chronology - A look at how the arrangement of events can impact a story. [RI.4-5.5]

Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event - When there are lots of people, there are lots of different view points. [RI.5.6]

Using Reference Tools To Find Answers - The library is power, if you know how to use it properly. [RI.5.7]

Supporting Evidence - What tools do we use to make inferences from? [RI.5.8]

Using Multiple Sources For Writing - This is where true knowledge comes into play. [RI.5.9]

Reading In The Content Area - How do we apply our wonderful comprehension skills to other disciplines? [RI.5.10]

Reader Response - See how the reader reacts to what was written. [RI.5]

Language Worksheets

Commonly Used Conjunctions - We look at their use specifically in sentences. [L.5.1.A]

Interjections - Ah! Dear Me! This will get you excited! [L.5.1.A]

Prepositions - Let's work together to find the relationships that these sentences exhibit. [L.5.1.A]

Prepositions of Time - We go a step further and focus on terms that communicate relative time or timing. [L.5.1.A]

Using Verb Tenses in Sentences - For English as a second language students, these are very difficult. [L.5.1.B]

The Present Perfect Tense - Everyone one has trouble with these when they start off. [L.5.1.B]

Stative Verbs - These are state of being words. They don't focus on the action. [L.5.1.C]

Using Verb Tense To Explain Conditions - Students start to become descriptive with their verb use. [L.5.1.C]

Past and Present Tense Verbs - Need to have a general understanding of when an action happened? [L.5.1.C]

Future Tense Verbs - Can't wait for these actions to take place. [L.5.1.D]

Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense - This section fact checks the previous topic. [L.5.1.D]

Correlative Conjunctions - We definitely recommend that you start to work on these in class aloud. [L.5.1.E]

Double Negatives - This is always a very interesting topic for students. [L.4.1-L.5.1]

Using Punctuation To Separate Items - This is where you can learn to make your work easier to read. [L.5.2.A]

Punctuation Errors - Help students learn to recognize when something just isn't right. [L.5.2.A]

Using Commas to Separate the Introductions - Seems like a simple task, but it can get very complex. [L.5.2.B]

Comma Use Within Sentences - This is the most difficult part of using commas. [L.5.2.C]

Tag Questions - This is when you want to turn a statement against itself. [L.5.2.C]

Formatting Titles of Works - We start out easy. As we progress it is a bit tricky. [L.5.2.D]

Italics and Underlining - Students learn how to draw attention to words and phrases within their work. [L.5.2.D]

Grade 5 Spelling Worksheets - We use a lot of discovery activities here. [L.5.2.E]

Combining, Expanding, and Reducing Sentences - This is where the Language and Writing Core Standards overlap. [L.5.3.A]

Inversion - The sentence flipper shows you how it goes. [L.5.3.A]

Comparing Dialects and Registers of English - Most states were seeing this for the first time when the Common Core was released. [L.5.3.B]

Dialect - Students learn how it can effect the nature of how a piece is received by an audience. [L.5.3.B]

Proofreading - Some of these are really messy and need a lot of cleaning up. [L.5.3]

Using Context To Determine Word Meanings - This is a hugely important skill to master. Doing so will be a large lexicon in your future. [L.5.4.A]

Using Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots To Define Words - These worksheets expect that you understand the 25 core roots. [L.5.4.B]

Pronunciation and Clarifying New Words - Make sure you have a dictionary and thesaurus handy. [L.5.4.C]

Pronunciation - This introduces you to the basics. [L.5.4.C]

Anagrams - Word games are always fun and educational. [L.5.4]

Advanced Simile and Metaphor - Students can start to appreciate how figurative language changes a complete body of work. [L.5.5.A]

Hyperbole - When we read these, we know that something totally out of place. [L.5.5.A]

Metaphors - Some metaphors are time tested. [L.5.5.A]

Common Expressions - We hear these way too often. [L.5.5.A]

Explaining Common Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs - We had to do some research when creating this section. [L.5.5.B]

Using Relationships Between Words - We work with synonyms, antonyms, and homographs. [L.5.5.C]

Homographs - Words that are spelled the same exact way, but that have completely different meanings. [L.5.5.C]

Idioms - Some idioms are far out. [L.5.5.C]

Negation - Learn how to flip the table on any statement. [L.5]

Grade 5 Vocabulary - You will find double the normal amount of worksheets in this section. [L.5.6]

Writing Worksheets

Writing Structure - This is the foundation of everything else we need to do while composing bodies of work. [W.5.1.A]

Topic Sentences - Well written topic sentence can really get a story headed in the right direction. [W.4-6.1.A]

Logically Ordered Writing - Sequencing and patterns are a bit part of this. [W.5.1.B]

Conjunctive Adverb For Opinions - The let's use put two or more thoughts together in a positive manner. [W.5.1.C]

Writing Concluding Opinion Statements - A super difficult skill for inexperienced writers. [W.5.1.D]

Observational Writing - The focus is on composing a work that follows all proper mechanics as well. [W.5.2.A]

Developing Topics Through Writing - This is the next progression for fifth grade writers. [W.5.2.B]

Conjunctive Adverb For Ideas - This allows us to link our thoughts when writing large pieces. [W.5.2.C]

Task Based Descriptive Paragraph Writing - The focus here is writing to explain or inform. [W.5.2.D]

Writing Concluding Explanatory Statements - The basic idea is to sum it all up with concise and tight authorship. [W.5.2.E]

Writing a Narrative - Unfold introduce the narrator and characters in this manner. [W.5.3.A]

Developing Characters Through Writing - Develop experiences and events through the character's eyes. [W.5.3.B]

Transitional Words - These words help us create a feeling of sequence. [W.5.3.C]

Writing To Engage Readers - Pull these eyeballs and minds in to your universe. [W.5.3.D]

Writing Conclusions From A Narrators Perspective - Follow the narrator's thoughts with the concepts that you present. [W.5.3.E]

Expository Writing - When we are writing to inform the reader about something. [W.5.3]

Comic Strips - These are super helpful to encourage students to frame their own narrative. [W.5-6.3]

Exposition - Students explore the various ways these can use these types of techniques in their own compositions. [W.5-7.3]

Grade 5 Writing - Create clear and concise thoughts with your work. [W.5.4]

Revising, Editing, and Rewriting - We do this by checking the work of others. [W.5.5]

Technology Assisted Writing - You knew that computer would come in handy one day! [W.5.6]

Grade 5 Research Project - We will be using some old school and new school techniques here. [W.5.7]

Summarizing or Paraphrasing - Bring back thoughts you worked on previously. [W.5.8]

Grade 5 Writing About Literature - You will compare the thoughts of two characters or setting in these. [W.5.9.A]

Story Drawing - Bring a story to life in a drawing. [W.5.9.A]

Grade 5 Writing About Informational Texts - Apply your reading skills to draw deep into nonfiction. [W.5.9.B]

Character Descriptions - They can make or break a story that is being retold. [W.5.10]

Grade 5 Writing Prompts and Activities - Over extend those frames of time for students with quality prompts. [W.5.10]

Descriptive Paragraph Writing - Get in detailed and put together. [W.5]

What Do Students Learn in Grade 5 Language Arts?

Teachers and parents have been observed to show an increased interest towards the development of language skills of children in fifth grade. There is an increased attention towards fifth grade students with regards to reading, writing, and speaking activities so that they can be proficient with language and develop a full grasp on all the language related activities. This is mainly because language is the foundational stone for whatever academic and other milestones the children aim to achieve in their lives.

An increased focus on improving a student's language arts from an early age is a beneficial trick to making them a better thinker and an excellent learner in future.

Some of the most common skills students learn in fifth grade language arts are as follows:

Reading Skills

Fifth grade students are made to read some of the most famous English literary texts from classical writers as well as the new ones. They are advised to read more than a page a day and to keep on reading as much as they can and from any genre they want to. Most teachers prefer that their students read short stories and novels from a diverse range of genres rather than sticking to just one.

Writing Skills

Students of 5th grade are taught to write in a variety of ways. The most common skills taught under the writing courses to kids include essays, narratives, descriptive stories, letters, applications, and rewriting famous stories they have read before. These activities increase their vocabulary, spelling skills, as well as makes them a better writer in future.

Speaking Skills

Most students who have a good grip on other language related activities show a lack of speaking proficiency. Fifth graders are, therefore, encouraged to do small extempore speeches and read out in front of public so that their verbal language skills are polished.

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5th Grade Common Core Worksheets

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) provide a framework of educational expectations for students in reading, writing, and other language skills. The goals of the CCSS ELA are broken out by grade and subject area, including Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Text, Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language. Fifth graders are expected to master the basics of reading fiction and non-fiction books, learn deeper writing and grammar skills, and grow in their oral presentations, collaborations, use of technology and in the complexity of their reading choices. See the subheadings for each ELA category for more information on the specific expectations for students.

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