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!

Teachers often have questions about what a literacy block should actually look like. How do you structure your time? When do you pull reading groups? How and when do you teach grammar? The list of questions is lengthy, and with good reason. No one really ever told us what to do! Probably because there is […]

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

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Find out what an actual ELA class looks like in fifth grade. This is a detailed look into my classroom and our routines.

Teaching writing to fifth graders doesn't have to be intimidating. This post details exactly how I teach writing in 5th grade.

Grab all these resources HERE! Several years ago, I started digging into Greek and Latin roots and how they can make such a HUGE difference in students’ academic lives. Seriously. Understanding words by applying their knowledge of roots has been a game changer with spelling, comprehension, and vocabulary development. Over time, I created pieces and ... Read More about Greek and Latin Roots in Upper Grade

Blackout Poetry is SO MUCH FUN and I absolutely love how it allows my kiddos to apply a poetry skill with a book that we are currently immersed in. I feel like often times poetry is taught so independently that students struggle to understand how to actually apply it, but Blackout Poetry allows them to do just that. They are learning about poetry while applying it in a way that makes sense to them. We do blackout poetry once we finish the book "Chains". Students absolutely love the book we…