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Language Arts -5th Grade Lesson Plans
Time4Learning is an online student-paced learning system covering preschool through middle school. It is popular as a fifth grade homeschool curriculum, for afterschool enrichment, for remediation, and for summer study. If you are just learning about Time4Learning, we'd suggest first looking at our interactive lesson demos.
The lesson plans below provide a detailed list of the language arts and language arts extensions, with brief activity descriptions and learning activity (LA) numbers. Additional resources related to fifth grade language arts are also provided.
Members often use this page as a resource for more detailed planning, to choose specific activities using the activity finder or to compare our curriculum with state standards.
Fifth grade language arts is organized into two large sections:
- Language Arts - 122 Activities
- Language Arts Extensions - 142 Activities
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| Chapter 1 - "Vocabulary Skills"Students will expand and apply knowledge of grade level appropriate vocabulary. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Synonyms - The student will demonstrate knowledge by determining the meaning of synonyms from grade level appropriate vocabulary, by correctly choosing a given word or phrase that means the same thing, in reading activities that incorporate explicit instruction and application. |
R5002
R5003
R5004
R5005 |
| Antonyms - The student will demonstrate knowledge by determining the meaning of antonyms from grade level appropriate vocabulary, by correctly choosing a given word or phrase that means the opposite, in reading activities that incorporate explicit instruction and application. |
R5007
R5008
R5009
R5010 |
| Prefixes - The student will be able to analyze and determine the correct meaning of a word, based on the prefix of the root word or how the prefix is used in the context of a passage. |
R5012
R5013
R5014
R5015 |
| Suffixes - The student will be able to analyze and determine the correct meaning of a word, based on the suffix of the root word or how the suffix is used in the context of a passage. |
R5017
R5018
R5019
R5020 |
| Homophones - The student will be able to identify and select the appropriate homophone or word that sounds the same, based on the context of a passage which fits the best meaning of the given word or phrase. |
R5022
R5023
R5024
R5025 |
| Idioms - The student will be able to identify and analyze the author's use of idioms, based on the context of a passage and how these expressions are used in literal and interpretative information. |
R5027
R5028
R5029
R5030 |
| Latin and Greek Roots - The student will be able to identify and determine the meaning of unknown words, based on the understanding of Latin and Greek roots. |
R5032
R5033
R5034
R5035 |
| Chapter 2 - "Process Skills: Think Alouds"Students will apply comprehension strategies to literary and expository texts using think aloud prompts and scaffolded support. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Think Aloud Level 1 - Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying with extensive scaffolding and support, through think aloud prompts. |
R5111
R5112
R5113
R5114 |
| Think Aloud Level 2 - Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying with scaffolding and support, through think aloud prompts. |
R5116
R5117 |
| Think Aloud Level 3 - Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying to independently read and comprehend texts with minimal think aloud support. |
R5118
R5119 |
| Chapter 3 - "Comprehension"Students will apply comprehension strategies to literary and expository texts. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Summarizing - Make a summary or paraphrase information from literary or expository texts. |
R5044
R5045
R5046 |
| Plot - Identify plot by using story elements including the main problem and solution. |
R5057
R5058
R5059 |
| Main Idea & Supporting Details - Non-Fiction - Identify the main idea(s) using the supporting details in an expository text. |
R5048
R5049
R5050 |
| Main Idea and Theme - Fiction - Identify, summarize, or explain the main idea(s) or theme(s) using the supporting details and symbolism in a literary text. |
R5051
R5052
R5053 |
| Fact and Opinion - Distinguish between fact and opinion in an expository text or within news sources, including the use of hyperbole. |
R5069
R5070
R5071 |
| Charts and Graphs - Read, interpret and make predictions using charts, graphs, diagrams, maps or other graphic representations. |
R5098
R5099
R5100 |
| Cause and Effect - Identify and distinguish between cause and effect in expository and literary texts. |
R5101
R5102
R5103 |
| Author's Purpose - Identify and use knowledge of the author's purpose to comprehend the writing of a literary or expository text. |
R5054
R5055
R5056 |
| Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions - Use knowledge, information, and ideas from literary or expository text to make inferences about the text (e.g., make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, infer sequence of events, and infer a character's feelings, or traits). |
R5037
R5039
R5041
R5038
R5040
R5042 |
| Compare and Contrast - Compare and contrast characters, settings, ideas, information and/or plot within a text or between two or more genre sources (literary or expository), including figurative language such as metaphors and personification. |
R5080
R5081
R5082 |
| Chapter 4 - "State Simulation Assessments"Students will apply comprehension skills to literary and expository texts that simulate high stakes assessments. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| State Simulation Test - Students will demonstrate knowledge of comprehension skills on grade level appropriate literary and expository passages, with questions that simulate a high-stakes assessment. |
R5120
R5121
R5122 |
| Chapter 5 - "An American Safari - ILA"An integrated literature-based chapter on animals in the wild engages students in a series of activities that serve to enhance reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Before Reading - The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary. |
56324
56325 |
| During Reading - The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic nonfiction literature is included. |
56326 |
| After Reading - The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project. |
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56328
56329
56330
56331
56382
56383 |
| Language Arts - Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment. |
56332
56333 |
| Chapter 6 - "The Birchbark House - ILA"An integrated literature-based chapter on human and animal relationships engages students in a series of activities that serve to enhance reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Before Reading - The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary. |
56334
56335 |
| During Reading - The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included. |
56336 |
| After Reading - The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project. |
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56338
56339
56340
56341
56384
56385 |
| Language Arts - Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment. |
56342
56343 |
| Chapter 7 - "The Giver - ILA" - An integrated literature-based chapter on knowledge and life choices engages students in a series of activities that serve to enhance reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Before Reading - The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary. |
56344
56345 |
| During Reading - The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included. |
56346 |
| After Reading - The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project. |
56348
56349
56350
56351
56352
56386
56387 |
| Language Arts - Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment. |
56353
56354 |
| Chapter 8 - "Mother and Daughter - ILA"An integrated literature-based chapter on mother-daughter relationships and adolescence engages students in a series of activities that serve to enhance reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Before Reading - The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary. |
56355
56356 |
| During Reading - The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included. |
56357 |
| After Reading - The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project. |
56358
56359
56360
56361
56362
56388
56389 |
| Language Arts - Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment. |
56363
56364 |
| Chapter 9 - "The Black Stallion - ILA"An integrated literature-based chapter on survival and trust engages students in a series of activities that serve to enhance reading, writing, and thinking skills. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Before Reading - The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary. |
56371
56372 |
| During Reading - The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included. |
56365 |
| After Reading - The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project. |
56366
56367
56368
56369
56370
56390
56391 |
| Language Arts - Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. |
56373
56374 |
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| Chapter 1 - "Reading Strategies - Extension"The learner will demonstrate proficiency in general reading skills and strategies and will continue to develop vocabulary and fluency in reading. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Using Text Organizers - Use text organizers, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information in informational texts. |
5286
5287 |
| Structure of Words - Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. |
5276
5277 |
| Text Elements - Use text elements, such as time sequences, for understanding materials. |
5226
5275 |
| Interpreting Text - Retell main points to demonstrate interpretation of challenging texts. |
5101
5299 |
| Summarizing - Summarize and paraphrase written materials. |
5237
5270 |
| Cause & Effect - Identify cause-and-effect relationships |
5224
5261 |
| Using Affixes - Identify the meaning of affixes. |
5228
5268 |
| The Purpose of Reading - Set purposes for reading. |
5297
5298 |
| Write What You Read - Write about what is read. |
5203
5264 |
| Vocabulary 1 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 1: Words with Greek parts, including "astronomy, hemisphere, microscope, monologue, geology, biography, democracy, television, odometer, autograph." |
5181 |
| Vocabulary 2 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 2: Words taken from a person's name (eponyms) which may include, "diesel, galvanize, zeppelin, watt, saxophone, bloomers, braille, pasteurize, nicotine." |
5182 |
| Vocabulary 3 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 3: Blended words (portmanteaus), which may include chortle, smog, Chunnel, motel, splatter, meld, dumbfound, brunch, bit, splurge. |
5183 |
| Vocabulary 4 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 4: Phrases and sayings common to American culture, which may include Bite the hand that feeds you, Every cloud has a silver lining, Make a mountain out of a molehill, Out of the frying pan into the fire, Read between the lines, Sit on the fence, His name is mud. |
5184 |
| Vocabulary 5 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 5: Names of occupations, which may include journalist, paleontologist, cartographer, architect, composer, interpreter, meteorologist, surveyor, telemarketer, plumber. |
5185 |
| Vocabulary 6 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 6: Words from the Civil War, which may include secession, emancipation, confederate, assassination, reconstruction, Yankee, surrender, rebellion, scalawag, carpetbagger. |
5186 |
| Vocabulary 7 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 7: Words taken from the names of Greek gods or heroes, which may include titanic, narcissistic, panic, tantalize, atlas, herculean, hypnosis, morphine, mentor, amazon. |
5187 |
| Vocabulary 8 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 8: Common abbreviations and short forms of words, including ID, VIP, exam, gym, flu, ASAP, co-op, info, sitcom, sci-fi. |
5188 |
| Vocabulary 9 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 9: Names for groups of animals, which may include pack, school, muster, pod, gang, gaggle, swarm, pride, drift, herd. |
5189 |
| Vocabulary 10 - Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 10: Similar words that may be confusing, which may include conscience, conscious; desert, dessert; fatal, fateful; principal, principle; loose, lose. |
5190 |
| Chapter 2 - "Grammar - Extension"The learner will use appropriate conventions of written language. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Punctuation - Use internal punctuation to separate word groups. |
5146
5293
5294 |
| Comma Rules - Use commas after: yes, no, well, direct address, last name written first. |
5288
5289 |
| Using Quotation Marks - Use quotation marks in dialogue, in names of poems, songs, short stories, magazine articles, and essays. |
5234
5235 |
| Verb Tenses - Identify present, past, and future tenses of verbs. |
5147
5212
5225 |
| Linking Verbs - Identify linking verbs. |
5208
5217 |
| Irregular Verbs - Identify and use the past and past-participle forms of irregular verbs. |
5211
5227 |
| Direct & Indirect Objects - Identify direct and indirect objects. |
5209
5210
5216 |
| Predicate Adjectives - Identify and use predicate adjectives. |
5206
5220 |
| Using Adjectives - Identify and use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives with more and most and with -er and -est endings. |
5204
5205 |
| Using Adjective Suffixes - Identify and use the adjective suffixes: -able, -ful, -less, -y. |
5269 |
| Using Adverbs - Identify and use comparative and superlative forms of adverbs. |
5207
5221
5248
5249 |
| Homophones & Homographs - Identify and use homophone and homographs. |
5201
5242
5243 |
| Hyphenated Compounds - Identify and write correctly one-word, two-word, and hyphenated compounds. |
5236 |
| Chapter 3 - "Literature - Extension"The learner will read and respond to a wide range of writing and will recognize literature as a record of human experience. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Elements of Suspense - Describe the defining characteristics of suspense. Read suspense stories. |
5232
5233 |
| Elements of Historical Fiction - Describe the defining characteristics of historical fiction. Read historical fiction stories. |
5202
5290 |
| Elements of Traditional Tales - Describe the defining characteristics of traditional tales. Read traditional tales. |
5278
5279 |
| Fables - Compare fables and stories from two or more cultures or time periods. |
5280
5281 |
| Plot Development - Describe the development of plot, and explain how conflicts are resolved. |
5282
5283 |
| Elements of Style - Describe how the author's choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality and enjoyment of selections. |
5061
5064 |
| Elements of Poetry - Describe the characteristics of free verse, rhymed, and patterned poetry. |
5262
5263 |
| Onomatopoeia & Alliteration - Identify onomatopoeia and alliteration in poetry. |
5214
5218 |
| Figures of Speech in Poetry - Identify the use of literal and figurative language in written text, including imagery, metaphor and simile, symbol, and personification. |
5273
5274 |
| Character Development - Describe character development in fiction and poetry selections. |
5271
5272 |
| Greek Mythology - Describe character development in fiction and poetry selections of Greek Mythology. |
5222
5223 |
| The Gettysburg Address - Read and evaluate the Gettysburg Address. |
5213
5231 |
| Chapter 4 - "Elements of Writing - Extension"The learner will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Writing a Complete Paragraph - Write a complete paragraph by using a topic sentence and supporting sentences. |
5215
5219 |
| Letter Writing - Write letters formatted for a specific purpose. |
5069
5240
5241
56006 |
| Writing an Outline - Write an outline, organizing information by main ideas and supporting ideas. |
5149
5244
5250 |
| Writing a Research Report - Write a research report and cite reference sources. |
5068
5148
5246 |
| Elements of a Story - Write narratives with common story elements, such as plot, character, theme and setting. |
5200
5252
56003 |
| Composition Writing - Write compositions including both literal and figurative language. |
5100
5251 |
| Revision Strategies - Apply knowledge of revision strategies, such as combining sentences, substituting words, and expanding ideas. |
5065
5066 |
| Editing - Edit final copies of original writing for appropriate conventions of written language. |
5031 |
| Point of View - Distinguish between first- and third-person point of view. |
5291
5292 |
| Chapter 5 - "Tools for Learning - Extension"The learner will demonstrate competence in speaking and listening skills and recognize that both skills are tools for learning. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Reading Aloud - Perform oral readings of prose and poetry. |
5295 |
| Elements of Public Speaking - Demonstrate use of oral language effectively by control of eye contact, speaking rate, volume, and enunciation. |
5229
5239 |
| Speaking Correctly - Use spoken language concisely and creatively, depending on the purpose of communication. |
5253
5254 |
| Expressing Opinions - Express opinions respectfully. |
5230
5285 |
| Listening Effectively - Listen to, identify, and then summarize main ideas of a speech or lecture. |
5265
5266
56014 |
| Working with Directions - Give, listen to, and follow directions. |
5260
5284 |
| Chapter 6 - "Conventions of Spelling - Extension"The learner will use appropriate conventions when spelling and proofreading words with regular and variant spelling patterns. |
| Lesson Title and Description |
Learning Activity (LA)
Number |
| Spelling with Prefixes - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 1: including disbelief, unidentified, unlimited, distrust, disorder, midnight, midyear, predetermined, misspell, mistreat, discourage, unclear, disconnect, disappear, midway, preexisted, prehistoric, preregistration, mislead, misunderstanding, disintegrate, unbuckle, unable, disagree, dishonest, midweek, pretext, precede, misprint, misfortune. |
5170
5171
5172 |
| Spelling - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 2: Understand the influence of other languages and cultures on the spelling of English words (etymology), including words from ancient Greece, 30 words, including alphabet, technology, amnesia, music, nausea, eon, panic, acrobat, kaleidoscope, magma, cheers, gymnasium, planet, caramel, thermostat, galaxy, almond, apology, melody, cylinder, character, talent, idea, cider, allergy, telescope, mustache, museum, ocean, cinnamon. |
5150
5151
5152 |
| Spelling with Silent Letters - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 3: Words containing silent letters, 30 words, including tomb, align, design, knead, limb, autumn, wrestle, wring, wrist, sigh, resign, aisle, gnat, solemn, wheeze, frightened, gnarled, hymn, knuckle, whistle, condemn, receipt, crumb, ballet, gnash, herb, rhythm, wholesome, whimper, Illinois. |
5153
5154
5155 |
| Spelling Consonant Blends - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 4: threat, thrive, strive, strategy, strict, splendid, scroll, scratch, splatter, stratosphere, throb, throne, strap, stricken, strain, split, scrub, scrape, splurge, thrifty, thrill, strait, streak, stress, stretch, splinter, scrambled, scrapbook, thrust, structure. |
5173
5174
5175 |
| Spelling Words Ending in y - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 5: Words and plurals of words ending in y, 30 words, including tendency, cemetery, identity, decoy, alloy, festivity, gallery, temporary, reality, canopy, vacancy, authority, secretary, penalty, celebrity, dormitory, emergency, memory, laboratory, annoy, anxiety, delay, destiny, gravity, deny, poverty, preoccupy, primary, remedy, cavity. |
5159
5160
5161 |
| Spelling Words Ending in o - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 6: Words and plurals of words ending in o, 30 words, including tornado, veto, motto, mosquito, cargo, domino, potato, tomato, embargo, echo, cameo, logo, ratio, patio, soprano, torpedo, avocado, armadillo, flamingo, portfolio. |
5168
5169 |
| Spelling with Suffixes - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 7: Words ending in -sion, -tion, 30 words, including pronunciation, rejection, starvation, confusion, discussion, translation, percussion, election, protection, fusion, revolution, compassion, mansion, impression, association, plantation, delegation, recreation, profession, reputation, conversation, destruction, foundation, information, sensation, television, precaution, registration, reception, fiction. |
5156
5157
5158 |
| Spelling with More Suffixes - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 8: Words ending in -ous or -ious, 30 words, including precious, gracious, generous, monstrous, ambitious, conscious, contagious, devious, disastrous, tremendous, cautious, jealous, obvious, previous, vigorous, conspicuous, dangerous, ingenious, numerous, miraculous, various, strenuous, treacherous, unanimous, anxious, enormous, furious, gorgeous, marvelous, serious. |
5162
5163
5164 |
| Spelling with the s Sound - Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 9: Words with variant spellings of the /s/ sound, 30 words, including celery, instance, substance, scenery, muscle, influence, residence, process, vaccine, celebration, policy, ceremony, incident, adolescent, encyclopedia, recite cellular, innocent, pretense, specific, cereal, license, bracelet, conceited, allowance, anticipate, scientific, precise, scissors, evidence. |
5165
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5167 |
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