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πŸ“– Free Grade 5 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 5 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 5 (ages 10–11)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & StructureπŸ”€ Foundational Skills✍️ Opinion WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.5.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Last Day of Summer (Grade 5)

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Reading Literature: The Inventor’s Notebook (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 5

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Reading Literature: Two Gardens (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 5

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Reading Literature: Ice Night (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 5

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Reading Literature: The Contest Poem (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 5

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.5.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: Coral Reefs in Danger (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Grade 5

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Reading Informational Text: The Mystery of Monarch Migration (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Grade 5

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Reading Informational Text: Should Kids Have Cell Phones? (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Grade 5

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Reading Informational Text: The Underground Railroad (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Grade 5

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Reading Informational Text: How Do Airplanes Fly? (Grade 5)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Grade 5

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.5.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Last Day of Summer (Grade 5)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 5

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Craft & Structure: Informational: The Mystery of Monarch Migration (Grade 5)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 5

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Two Gardens (Grade 5)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 5

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Craft & Structure: Informational: The Underground Railroad (Grade 5)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 5

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Contest Poem (Grade 5)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 5

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πŸ”€ Foundational Skills

Standard: RF.5: Phonics, word recognition and fluency

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Foundational Skills: Morphology (Grade 5)

Use knowledge of morphology to read unfamiliar multisyllabic words Β· Grade 5

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Foundational Skills: Greek & Latin Roots in Reading (Grade 5)

Read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context Β· Grade 5

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Foundational Skills: Reading with Purpose (Grade 5)

Read on-level text with purpose and understanding Β· Grade 5

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Foundational Skills: Fluency Practice (Grade 5)

Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, rate and expression Β· Grade 5

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Foundational Skills: Context to Confirm Meaning (Grade 5)

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding Β· Grade 5

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✍️ Opinion Writing

Standard: W.5.1: Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence

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Opinion Writing: Should students have a say in school rules? (Grade 5)

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Opinion Writing: Should plastic straws be banned? (Grade 5)

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Opinion Writing: Is technology making kids smarter? (Grade 5)

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Opinion Writing: Should the school day start later? (Grade 5)

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Opinion Writing: Should every student learn to code? (Grade 5)

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Explain how the human heart works. (Grade 5)

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Informative Writing: Compare and contrast two Native American cultures or two ancient civil (Grade 5)

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Informative Writing: Explain the causes of the American Revolution. (Grade 5)

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Informative Writing: Inform readers about an endangered species and how to protect it. (Grade 5)

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Informative Writing: Explain how a solar panel turns sunlight into electricity. (Grade 5)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.5.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write a story in which a character discovers a hidden talent. (Grade 5)

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Narrative Writing: Narrate an adventure using dialogue and pacing. (Grade 5)

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Narrative Writing: Write about a moment that changed your mind about something. (Grade 5)

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Narrative Writing: Write historical fiction set during an important event. (Grade 5)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story in which time suddenly stops. (Grade 5)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.5.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Conjunctions, Prepositions & Interjections (Grade 5)

Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions and interjections Β· Grade 5

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Grammar & Conventions: Perfect Tenses (Grade 5)

Form and use the perfect verb tenses Β· Grade 5

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Grammar & Conventions: Verb Tense Shifts (Grade 5)

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense Β· Grade 5

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Grammar & Conventions: Correlative Conjunctions (Grade 5)

Use correlative conjunctions (either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also) Β· Grade 5

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Grammar & Conventions: Commas (Grade 5)

Use a comma after an introductory element, to set off yes/no, a tag question or direct address Β· Grade 5

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.5.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 5)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Β· Grade 5

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Vocabulary: Greek & Latin Roots (Grade 5)

Use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word Β· Grade 5

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Vocabulary: Figurative Language (Grade 5)

Interpret figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, hyperbole) Β· Grade 5

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Vocabulary: Analogies (Grade 5)

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words Β· Grade 5

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Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words (Grade 5)

Determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words Β· Grade 5

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.5.1–4 & W.5.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 5)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 5)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 5

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 5)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 5

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 5)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 5

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Grade 5)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Grade 5

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 5 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.5.1–3). 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, foundational skills, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 5 books too?

Yes β€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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