Grade 5 Units

Explore Grade 5 unit plans in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts with standards-aligned lessons that build inquiry, literacy, and problem-solving skills.

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Grade 5 Math Units

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 5 Math): Decimal Division—Reasoning with Place Value

5th graders divide decimals by whole numbers and other decimals using models, place-value reasoning, and estimation. Students connect visual strategies to written algorithms, scale by powers of ten for efficiency, and justify decimal placement with precise, real-world explanations.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 5 Math): Decimal Multiplication—Models to Algorithm

5th graders multiply decimals by whole numbers and other decimals using area models, arrays, and algorithms. Students estimate to predict product size, justify decimal placement with place-value reasoning, and solve real-world problems with precision and clear mathematical communication.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 5 Math): Whole-Number Division—Up to 2-Digit Divisors

5th graders divide multi-digit numbers using area and partial-quotients models before mastering the standard algorithm. Students estimate, align place values, interpret remainders in context, and explain reasoning with precision and real-world problem-solving clarity.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 5 Math): Multi-Digit Multiplication Fluency

5th graders master multi-digit multiplication using the standard algorithm, supported by area and partial-products models. Students align place values, estimate for reasonableness, and solve multi-step real-world problems with precision, structure, and clear mathematical communication.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 5 Math): Decimal Operations—Add & Subtract in Context

5th graders add and subtract decimals to hundredths using models, estimation, and real-world problems. Students connect visual strategies to standard algorithms, align decimals precisely, check with inverses, and explain reasoning for accuracy and reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 5 Math): Reading, Comparing, and Rounding Decimals

5th graders build deep decimal understanding through reading, writing, comparing, and rounding to thousandths. Students use place-value charts, number lines, and models to justify reasoning, explain magnitude, and choose appropriate precision in real-world contexts.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 5 Math): Place Value Patterns & Powers of Ten

5th graders explore digit shifts when multiplying or dividing by powers of ten, using place-value reasoning and exponent notation (10ⁿ). Students model patterns, correct misconceptions like “add a zero,” and explain results with precision across whole and decimal numbers.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 5 Math): Building Our Math Community & Problem-Solving Norms

5th graders build a collaborative math community while mastering place value, estimation, and self-checking routines. Students explore digit shifts by powers of ten, justify reasonableness, and engage in rich discourse that strengthens accuracy, confidence, and mathematical communication.

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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.