5th grade ela

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!

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

FREE downloadable 5th grade literacy pacing guide! This 5th grade ELA pacing guide includes reading, writing, and language skills. A link to a math version is also included in this post.

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 […]

Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons of every single school year

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

Increase student engagement and reading comprehension with this simple strategy!

FREE ELA Morning Work Grades 3-5. A LOT of skills in a LITTLE amount of time. The simplest (and most engaging) way to consistently cover critical ELA content in 10 minutes per day. Grab your FREE WEEK to perk up your morning routine now! Enter your information to get your FREE ELA Morning Work for Grades 3-5 instantly!

This post shares hands-on 5th Grade literacy centers that can be used with any ELA curriculum + a free block scheduling guide for teachers.