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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Parts of a Dictionary Poster Pack
Display this poster set in the classroom when learning dictionary skills and the parts of a dictionary.
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Dictionary Definition Matchup
A set of 20 word cards for students to match to their definition.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 1
A set of 12 task cards to practice various dictionary skills.
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Dictionary Skills Worksheet Pack
Consolidate your students’ knowledge of dictionary skills with this complete worksheet pack!
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Dictionary Skills Google Slides Interactive Activity
Practice dictionary skills with this engaging interactive activity.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook
Learn and practice dictionary skills with this Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook.
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Dictionary Dig Activity Cards
Practice dictionary skills with this set of 24 task cards.
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Dictionary Mystery Scoot Game
Practice dictionary skills with your students with this active game.
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Formation of Earth – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Use this reading comprehension activity that helps develop literacy skills and outlines the events and processes that led to the formation of our home planet.
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Synonym Word Match Cards
Match pairs of synonyms with a set of printable synonym flash cards.
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4th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Superstitions
Learn about common superstitions and beliefs with a printable reading comprehension passage for 4th grade.
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Lewis and Clark Close Read Comprehension Pack
Enhance your students' comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills with a close reading passage and activity pack about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Greek and Latin Roots Anchor Chart Pack
Encourage vocabulary development with a set of 24 Greek and Latin Roots anchor charts.
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Idioms Dominoes
Build vocabulary and have fun with idiom games.
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Greek and Latin Roots Word Wall - Grade 4-6
Build student vocabulary with daily exposure to Greek and Latin roots using word wall displays.
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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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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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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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Ruby Bridges – Comprehension Task
Review our profile on 6-year-old civil rights figure Ruby Bridges, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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International Women's Day Gender Ground Rules – Comic and Activity
A comic that shows an example of a gender stereotype.
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International Women's Day Gender Ground Rules – Task Cards
A set of task cards to be paired with the International Women's Day comic 'Gender Ground Rules'.
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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: Greta Thunberg – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Greta Thunberg.
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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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Quick Thinker Game for Kids Worksheet
A game where students list items for every letter of the alphabet.
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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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Grade 5 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 2
An 85-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 4
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 3
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 2
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 1
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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'Everyone Belongs' Vocabulary Flip-book
Define and discuss vocabulary words associated with diversity and equality using this flip-book writing activity.