Grade 5 ELA Units

Access Grade 5 ELA unit plans with engaging, standards-aligned lessons that strengthen reading analysis, writing clarity, and communication skills.

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Unit Plan 36 (Grade 5 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Celebrate fifth-grade writing achievements with a polished digital portfolio and author talk. Students refine language for effect, showcase growth, and present formal reflections with clarity and confidence.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 5 ELA): Author Study – Style and Craft

Fifth-grade literature study: analyze how one author’s tone and style evolve across works, compare shared themes, and craft your own imitation paragraph that mirrors the author’s signature voice.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 5 ELA): Revising & Editing for Clarity

Fifth-grade writers polish their grammar, punctuation, and spelling through focused revision and editing. Strengthen sentence clarity, tense consistency, and mechanics to create flawless final drafts.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 5 ELA): Summarizing & Synthesizing Information

Fifth-grade students master how to summarize key ideas, connect multiple texts, and write concise, evidence-based responses. Build synthesis and analytical writing skills in one engaging week.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 5 ELA): Writing Informational Reports with Visuals

Grade 5 informational writing unit: guide students to craft multi-paragraph reports with organized sections, precise vocabulary, clear transitions, and teaching visuals with captions that explain and enhance understanding.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 5 ELA): Extended Research Project

Grade 5 research and technology unit: guide students through planning inquiry questions, gathering reliable sources, paraphrasing accurately, and using digital tools to organize, cite, and present their findings effectively.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 5 ELA): Reading History/Science Texts with Visuals

Grade 5 informational reading and listening unit: interpret charts, diagrams, and maps, connect visuals to text meaning, and master domain vocabulary through context clues, word parts, and media summaries.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 5 ELA): Procedural/How-To Writing

Grade 5 informative writing unit: craft clear, step-by-step procedural texts with precise verbs, transitions, relative clauses, and correct grammar to guide readers through logical, well-edited instructions.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 5 ELA): Cause & Effect and Explaining Connections

Grade 5 informational reading and listening unit: analyze cause-and-effect relationships, evaluate how authors use reasons and evidence to support points, and summarize speakers’ claims with linked supporting proof.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 5 ELA): Synthesizing Across Sources

Grade 5 informational reading and writing unit: synthesize ideas from multiple texts and media, cite evidence accurately, and write concise, evidence-based responses that connect information into one clear understanding.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 5 ELA): Multiple Accounts & Point of View in Informational Text

Grade 5 informational reading and writing unit: compare multiple accounts of the same event, analyze differences in perspective and focus, and write evidence-based comparisons with clear textual support.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 5 ELA): Reading Biographies & Timelines

Grade 5 informational reading unit: trace life events in order, identify main ideas with text evidence, and analyze how visuals like photos and timelines clarify a biography’s key moments.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 5 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Closure

Grade 5 narrative writing unit: organize clear event sequences, balance scene and summary, use sensory detail and transitions for pacing, and craft strong, satisfying endings.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 5 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

Grade 5 narrative writing unit: master dialogue punctuation, integrate actions and thoughts, and maintain consistent voice and tense to craft vivid, emotionally real story scenes.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

Grade 5 structure and performance unit: analyze stories, poems, and dramas for structural elements, then explain how visuals or performances deepen tone, pacing, and meaning.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 5 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

Grade 5 language and tone unit: analyze how word choice shapes tone and meaning; explore connotation, figurative language, and sentence revision to convey precise emotion and style.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 5 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

Grade 5 author study unit: compare two stories by the same writer, analyzing recurring themes, settings, and plots while explaining how author choices shape meaning.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 5 ELA): Finding Themes in Literature

Grade 5 literature unit: determine themes with text evidence, distinguish topic vs. theme, and write concise, objective summaries that capture key story events accurately.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 5 ELA): Sharing Findings Clearly

Grade 5 presentation unit: plan and deliver oral presentations with clear visuals, precise language, and confident pacing; use tech tools to design slides that enhance audience understanding.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 5 ELA): Explanatory Writing with Text Features

Grade 5 explanatory writing unit: craft multi-paragraph sections with headings, precise vocabulary, and linking phrases; integrate visuals and captions that deepen reader understanding.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 5 ELA): Mini-Research — Reading Across Sources

Grade 5 research and technology unit: develop focused questions, evaluate sources, take accurate notes, synthesize information, and publish findings using digital tools.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 5 ELA): Performance Reading & Fluency

Grade 5 fluency and performance unit: build phrasing, accuracy, and expressive prosody through repeated readings; rehearse poems for confident, audience-ready delivery.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 5 ELA): Poetry Craft — Figurative Language & Imagery

Grade 5 poetry unit: interpret similes, metaphors, and sound devices; analyze structure and tone; determine word meanings; and craft imagery-rich original poems.

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 5 ELA): Informational Text Structures Across Articles

Grade 5 informational reading unit: analyze sequence, cause/effect, and compare/contrast structures across paragraphs; cite signal words to explain relationships and meaning.

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 5 ELA): Cohesion, Transitions, and Conclusions

Grade 5 opinion writing unit: strengthen organization, master sentence control, use varied transitions, and craft clear, audience-focused conclusions with polish.