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Fifth Grade Printable ELA Worksheets

These fourth grade ELA worksheets play a vital role in advancing students' reading, writing, and overall English Language Arts abilities. STW provides free worksheets and activities covering commas, appositives, active and passive voice, homographs, root words, persuasive writing and opinion, peer editing, and reading comprehension for 5th grade. Here's more 5th grade ELA content.

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Grammar and Conventions

Active and Passive Voice  NEW 
Enhance your 5th grader's grammar skills with this engaging worksheet focused on active and passive voice. Students will analyze sentences to determine whether they are written in the active or passive voice, then practice rewriting passive voice sentences into active voice.
5th Grade
Active and Passive Voice 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
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Double Negatives  NEW 
Boost your 5th grader's grammar proficiency with this ELA worksheet! In the 1st section, students choose the correct words to complete sentences accurately. In the 2nd section, they identify double negatives and rewrite the sentences to eliminate them.
5th Grade
Double Negatives 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Diagram Sentences with Appositives  NEW 
Master the art of diagramming appositives with this comprehensive 2-page worksheet designed for 5th-grade ELA students! Practice identifying appositive phrases and correctly placing them in parentheses. Space is provided for longer appositive phrases, helping students improve sentence diagramming skills step by step.
5th Grade
Diagram Sentences with Appositives 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Commas in a Series  NEW 
Help your 5th graders sharpen their punctuation skills with this sports-themed worksheet! Students rewrite sentences by adding commas to separate items or phrases in a series. They'll also need to use proper capitalization and punctuation, making this an extra helpful practice resource.
5th Grade
Commas in a Series 5th Grade ELA Worksheet

Vocabulary

Homographs  NEW 
Students build vocabulary and critical thinking in this homograph activity as they complete sentences using the words pen, wound, bark, and tire. They'll also identify and specify which definition of each word they are using, enhancing their understanding of multiple-meaning words.
5th Grade
Homographs 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Identifying Latin and Greek Roots  NEW 
Strengthen 5th graders' vocabulary and comprehension skills with this Latin & Greek root words worksheet! Part 1 has students match words to their roots and meanings, then connect them to their definitions. Part 2 requires applying knowledge by completing sentences with the correct words.
5th Grade
Identifying Latin and Greek Roots 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Absorbed Prefixes: Sub--  NEW 
Explore the Latin prefix sub- with this 5th-grade ELA worksheet which is prefect for building vocabulary and understanding word structure. Students will learn how sub-, meaning 'under' or 'below,' changes spelling as an absorbed prefix.
5th Grade
Absorbed Prefixes: Sub-- 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Homophones, Synonyms & Antonyms Review  NEW 
Boost language skills with this printable quiz worksheet on synonyms, antonyms, and homophones! This resource reviews key vocabulary concepts and helps students identify relationships between words while building a stronger foundation in English language arts.
5th Grade
Homophones, Synonyms & Antonyms Review 5th Grade ELA Worksheet

Writing and Editing

Persuasive Writing Prompt: School Uniforms  NEW 
Encourage critical thinking and writing skills with this 5th-grade ELA persuasive essay worksheet! Students will take a stance on whether students should wear uniforms to school and write a compelling argument for or against uniforms using supporting opinions with strong reasoning.
5th Grade
Persuasive Writing Prompt: School Uniforms 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer  NEW 
This lined version of our printable PDF persuasive essay activity makes it easier for students to organize their thoughts and write clearly. Designed with lines in the boxes, this format is great for practicing persuasive writing and improving handwriting skills in ELA.
5th Grade
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Opinion Response  NEW 
Students read an opinion piece and practice expressing their own viewpoint by stating whether they agree or disagree with the author. They’ll also provide reasons for their response, helping to strengthen their argumentative writing abilities.
5th Grade
Opinion Response 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Checklist: Peer Editing  NEW 
Enhance peer editing skills with this 5th grade ELA self-check and friend-check printable aid! This resource is perfect for students to review their own work and help classmates improve their writing. Ideal for practicing editing skills and fostering collaborative learning in the classroom.
5th Grade
Checklist: Peer Editing 5th Grade ELA Worksheet

Reading Comprehension

Cat in Danger (Nonfiction)  NEW 
Learn about the Florida panther with this engaging 5th grade reading comprehension article and worksheet! This resource helps students develop reading skills while learning about the unique wildlife of Florida.
5th Grade
Cat in Danger (Nonfiction) 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
The Wright Brothers (Short Biography)  NEW 
Explore the inspiring story of the Wright Brothers with this 5th-grade ELA biographical article! Students read about their groundbreaking first powered airplane flight in Kittyhawk, North Carolina, while enhancing reading comprehension and learning about an important moment in aviation history.
5th Grade
The Wright Brothers (Short Biography) 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Grad Party (Fiction)  NEW 
Explore conflict and perspective with this printable reading comprehension passage about Kurt's graduation party. Chris feels frustrated as he's left doing all the work, and he doesn't think it's fair. This resource helps students analyze character emotions, conflicts, and fairness while improving reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
5th Grade
Grad Party (Fiction) 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
If a Horse Were Hoarse (Poem)  NEW 
Engage 5th grade readers with this fun poem about a hoarse horse! Students will answer questions that focus on the poem's content and explore the poetic devices it uses, such as rhyme, alliteration, and more.
5th Grade
If a Horse Were Hoarse (Poem) 5th Grade Reading Comprehension 5th Grade ELA Worksheet
Fix the Sentences Level E

Find links to all of STW's fifth grade Fix the Sentences activities on this page

ELA Buzz Level E

Check out our daily ELA review for fifth grade English Language Arts practice and mastery.

Spelling Level E

This is a full set of spelling units and worksheets covering 5th grade words.

Grammar and Conventions

Use these printable PDF worksheets focusing on all aspects of grammar made specially for 5th graders.

Vocabulary

Fifth grade students enhance vocabulary through activities with homophones, homographs, root words, and more.

Writing and Editing

Collaborate with classmates to write creatively and edit peers' work with these printable 5th grade ELA worksheets

Reading Comprehension

We have dozens of engaging reading comp passages and worksheets for firth grade students that cover poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and more!

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