Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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I Have a Dream - Speech Analysis Activity
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
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Prefixes and Suffixes PowerPoint
A 24 slide teaching presentation to use when introducing prefixes and suffixes.
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Prefix and Suffix Posters
A set of posters to use when teaching prefixes and suffixes.
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MLK Day Vocabulary Activity
Build dictionary and vocabulary skills by identifying the meanings of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Yuna Kim – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Yuna Kim.
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MLK Day Crossword
Identify and write vocabulary words relating to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in our MLK crossword puzzle.
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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet
Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies Poster Pack
A set of 18 reading comprehension strategy posters.
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Valentines Around the World – Comprehension Worksheet
Explore five global Valentine’s Day traditions with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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Decoding Strategy Posters – Middle-Upper Years
A set of 7 posters that display different decoding strategies.
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Springtime Blooms – Comprehension Task
An article about springtime blooms and festivals paired with a comprehension task.
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Context Detectives Worksheet
A set of 3 worksheets for students to practice using context clues to identify the meaning of a word.
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Presidential Oath of Office - Vocabulary Activity
A vocabulary activity that focuses on the Presidential Oath of Office.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Obiageli Ezekwesili – Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Nigerian social pioneer Obiageli Ezekwesili and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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History of Halloween – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task paired with an article about the history of Halloween.
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Four In A Row Game - Suffixes
Practice matching words to their common suffixes and win the game by building 4 words in a row!
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Grade 5 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 4
An 84-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Context Clues Scoot Activity
Use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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Grade 5 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 2
An 85-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Greta Thunberg – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Greta Thunberg.
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The Loudest Sound in the World – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet paired with a literary text about a princess who demands to hear the loudest sound in the world.
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Four In A Row Game - Prefixes
Practice matching words to their common prefixes and win the game by building 4 words in a row!
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Dictionary Definition Matchup
A set of 20 word cards for students to match to their definition.
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Prefix Worksheet: Un- and Dis-
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of un- and dis- prefixes.
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Comprehension Task Cards - Recognizing Cause And Effect
A set of comprehension task cards to help students recognize cause and effect when reading.
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Cause and Effect - Sentence Sort Worksheet
A worksheet and answer sheet to use when teaching students the cause and effect comprehension strategy.
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Parts of a Dictionary - Poster
A poster explaining the different parts of a dictionary.
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Prefix Worksheet: Pre-
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the prefix pre-.
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Suffix Worksheet: -ment
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of the suffix -ment.
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Prefixes Puzzles Matchup Cards
A set of 15 puzzle cards for students to practice working with prefixes.
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Prefix Bingo
Match prefix words to their definition by identifying the meaning of the prefix and the root word through a familiar game of BINGO.
