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πŸ“– Free Grade 10 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 10 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 10 (ages 15–16)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & Structure🧩 Integration of Knowledge & Ideas✍️ Argument WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.9-10.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Road Not Taken (Grade 10)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 10

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Reading Literature: The Fixer (Grade 10)

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Reading Literature: Afterglow (Grade 10)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 10

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Reading Literature: The Archivist (Grade 10)

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Reading Literature: Translation (Grade 10)

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.9-10.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: The Gettysburg Address (Grade 10)

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Reading Informational Text: Social Media and the Teenage Brain (Grade 10)

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Reading Informational Text: Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16? (Grade 10)

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Reading Informational Text: CRISPR: Editing the Code of Life (Grade 10)

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Reading Informational Text: The Dust Bowl (Grade 10)

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.9-10.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Road Not Taken (Grade 10)

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Social Media and the Teenage Brain (Grade 10)

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Afterglow (Grade 10)

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Craft & Structure: Informational: CRISPR: Editing the Code of Life (Grade 10)

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Translation (Grade 10)

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🧩 Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

Standard: RL/RI.9-10.7–9: Compare texts and evaluate arguments

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: The Road Not Taken & The Gettysburg Address (Grade 10)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: CRISPR: Editing the Code of Life (Grade 10)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: Afterglow & Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16? (Grade 10)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: The Gettysburg Address (Grade 10)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: Translation & The Dust Bowl (Grade 10)

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✍️ Argument Writing

Standard: W.9-10.1: Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence

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Argument Writing: Argue whether the voting age should be lowered to 16, using valid reas (Grade 10)

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Argument Writing: Should gene editing be used to prevent inherited diseases? (Grade 10)

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Argument Writing: Should social media platforms verify users’ ages? (Grade 10)

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Argument Writing: Is a college degree necessary for success? (Grade 10)

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Argument Writing: Should museums return artifacts to their countries of origin? (Grade 10)

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Analyze the rhetorical strategies in a famous speech. (Grade 10)

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Informative Writing: Explain the causes and consequences of the Dust Bowl. (Grade 10)

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Informative Writing: Explain how CRISPR works and its potential uses. (Grade 10)

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Informative Writing: Compare two economic systems. (Grade 10)

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Informative Writing: Explain the science and ethics of a medical breakthrough. (Grade 10)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.9-10.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative exploring a character torn between two cultures. (Grade 10)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story with a nonlinear structure. (Grade 10)

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative in which an object carries deep meaning. (Grade 10)

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Narrative Writing: Narrate a conflict between personal desire and duty. (Grade 10)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story told from an unusual point of view. (Grade 10)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.9-10.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Clause Types (Grade 10)

Use various types of clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) Β· Grade 10

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Grammar & Conventions: Parallelism in Writing (Grade 10)

Use parallel structure for clarity and emphasis Β· Grade 10

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Grammar & Conventions: Semicolons with Transitions (Grade 10)

Use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, moreover) Β· Grade 10

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Grammar & Conventions: Colons and Quotations (Grade 10)

Use colons to introduce lists, explanations and quotations Β· Grade 10

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Grammar & Conventions: Advanced Possessives (Grade 10)

Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (possessives) Β· Grade 10

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.9-10.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 10)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Β· Grade 10

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Vocabulary: Greek & Latin Roots (Grade 10)

Use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word Β· Grade 10

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Vocabulary: Figurative Language (Grade 10)

Interpret figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, hyperbole) Β· Grade 10

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Vocabulary: Connotation (Grade 10)

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations Β· Grade 10

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Vocabulary: Analogies (Grade 10)

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words Β· Grade 10

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.9-10.1–4 & W.9-10.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 10)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 10)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 10)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 10)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Evaluating Sources (Grade 10)

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 10 English worksheets free?

Yes β€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.9-10.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand β€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, integration of ideas, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 10 books too?

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