ELAR 5.3
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to:
- (1) use print or digital resources to determine
meaning, syllabication, pronunciation, and word origin;
- (A) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;
- (B) identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo; and
- (C) identify, use, and explain the meaning of adages and puns.
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Paired Passage Worksheets-Mammals vs. Reptiles
Compare mammals vs. reptiles and add to your reading instruction with leveled nonfiction, compare and contrast passages and worksheets.
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Prefix Worksheet: Un- and Dis-
Build vocabulary skills with a prefix worksheet featuring the prefixes Un- and Dis-.
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Word Detective Worksheet - Context Clues
Assign our Word Detective Worksheet to give your students extra practice in using context clues to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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Editable Vocab Card Template Pack
Use a Vocab Card Template to create vocabulary flashcards and teach your students how to study their new words.
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Prefixes and Suffixes - Gallery Walk Activity
Get your students up and moving to learn about prefixes and suffixes with an engaging gallery walk activity.
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Context Clues Reading Passages & Comprehension Sheets
Use a Context Clues Reading Passage and comprehension sheet to assess your student's ability to define unknown words using context clues.
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Mars vs. Earth - Differentiated Paired Passage Worksheets
Learn about the planets with differentiated compare and contrast passages, activities, and writing opportunities.
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Last One Standing Active Game
An active game that allows students to build their vocabulary knowledge.
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Prefixes and Suffixes Slide Deck
Help your students determine the meanings of prefixes and suffixes with an instructional slide deck.
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Context Clues - Printable Word Meaning Worksheet
Download a Context Clues - Word Meaning Worksheet to help your students practice finding word meaning in context.
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SCOOT! Context Clues Activity Cards
Play SCOOT!, a Context Clues Activity to practice identifying unknown words in sentences.
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Word Sleuth - Context Clues Game
Play ‘Word Sleuth’, a context clues game for upper elementary students to help improve vocabulary skills.
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Multiple-Meaning Word Match-Up
Determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words with an engaging Word Matching Card Game.
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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots - Dictionary Hunt Worksheet
Investigate the meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and root words with a dictionary hunt worksheet.
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Finding Word Meaning In Context - Word Detective Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students how to find word meaning in context.
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Fast Finisher Vocabulary Task Cards - Upper Grades
Boost student vocabulary skills with rigorous, engaging Vocabulary Task Cards for Fast Finishers.
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Word Power - Vocabulary Comic Strip Graphic Organizer
Expand your students’ vocabulary skills with a printable Vocabulary Comic Strip Graphic Organizer.
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Women In WWI – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read to learn about women in World War I with a printable reading passage and comprehension worksheet.
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Grade 5 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 1)
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically designed for Grade 5 students.
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Greek and Latin Root Word Rummy - Card Game
Explore Greek and Latin roots, words, and meanings with this hands-on card game.
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Greek and Latin Roots Practice Worksheet Bundle
Practice using vocabulary containing Greek roots and Latin roots with 24 weekly root word practice worksheets.
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Presidential Oath of Office - Vocabulary Activity
Learn new vocabulary while studying the Presidential Oath of Office with this differentiated activity.
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Word of the Week (or Day) – Graphic Organizer
Boost your students' vocabulary with this engaging Word of the Week/Word of the Day graphic organizer!
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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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Multiple Meanings Vocabulary Worksheet
A worksheet to use in the classroom when identifying multiple-meaning words.
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Finding Word Meaning In Text - Context Clues Activity Sheet
Practice using context clues to determine word meaning in text with a printable Context Clues Activity Sheet.
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Vocabulary Sketch Note Template Pack
Review a variety of vocabulary skills and help your students build note-taking skills with our printable Vocabulary Sketch Note Template Pack.
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Spanish Vocabulary Notebook Template
Boost your students Spanish/English vocabulary skills with a Spanish Vocabulary Notebook Template!
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Core Vocabulary Board - Bulletin Board Set
Ignite student interest with fun vocabulary building activities that make learning new words interactive through our core vocabulary board set for a word of the day or week routine!
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Bird Word Wall Vocabulary
Introduce your students to the features of birds and different bird species with bird related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Prefix, Suffix, and Root Word Bingo
Examine prefixes, suffixes and root words and identify their morphological meanings with this engaging bingo game.
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Suffix Worksheet: -less
Build vocabulary skills with a suffix worksheet featuring the suffix -less.