This page focuses on the resources I used when I taught Gr.5. Be sure to click on the links under "Grade 5" to see incredible projects & activities.
GRADE 5 RESOURCES
Listed below are some of the exceptional resources I have used and modified. I would love to include what is in my 100+ binders & computer files, but, for now, please click on the links to find more specific lessons, activities, student work, and other great ideas.
Language Arts
My Grade 5 Language Arts program consists of L.A. Skills (Grammar & Spelling), Writer's Workshop and Reader's Workshop. The Grammar resource shown below has excellent daily practice for students. I also put the questions in an interactive PowerPoint (complete with distracting audio/video clips to wake up sleeping students). I also provide students with a grammar dictionary, communicative activities (grammar games), and monthly quizzes. My spelling program is based on high frequency words, but also on the words from current units in Socials, Math, Science, Reading, etc.. Finally, in Writer's Workshop I have experimented with a number of resources (see images) and base my lessons on student's current needs and interests.
Reading
The following are novel studies I have done with my students. Below is "Read and Understand Poetry" which has excellent poems, author research, activities, and discussions. Click on the LA link at the top of the page to see some examples of projects & activities.
Math
Social Studies
The Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum deals with some fascinating subjects, including government, immigration, mapping skills, and multiculturalism. Clink on the Socials link at the top of the page to see some of the AMAZING projects, activities, and lesson plans.
Science
My Science program has a balance of textbook readings, science experiements, and great field trips. Click the Science link at the top of the page to see some great activities & student work.
Art
Click the Art link at the top of the page to see class activities and projects.