5th grade ela activities

Figurative language review for similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, idioms and more for upper elementary students.

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.

This FREE DIY Escape room for kids is perfect for elementary classroom activities. Get escape room classroom ideas for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and middle school math and reading with this fun figurative language escape room theme transformation. Perfect for classroom activities and party theme and ideas. Free escape room printables and figurative language worksheets and activities. #4thgrade #5thgrade #escaperoomforkids #figurativelanguage #readingteacher

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!

Consistently cover a LOT of skills in a LITTLE amount of time!

Literacy centers aren't just for little kids! Find out how to set up literacy centers in your upper elementary classroom, to enrich your reading program in this post for 3rd - 5th grade teachers.

Snowball fights aren't just for brain breaks (or winter)! Try this compare/contrast activity and see for yourself the invaluable learning and assessing power of snowball fights in your classroom!

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

Science of reading activities can be so helpful for students of all ages. Reading is an essential skill to have in order to succeed in school and life. It’s not just about being able to read the words, it’s about understanding what you are reading and connecting those ideas with what you already know.