5th Grade Creative Writing Learning Resources

A Brain Break: Zombpocalypse

From zombie history to writing prompts and survival preparedness, this mix of zombie-themed worksheets is the perfect treat for kids who need fun brain breaks and supplementary work.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

Werewolf Story Writing

Worksheet

Werewolf Story Writing

Polish your werewolf story writing this All Hallows Eve. Do some werewolf story writing in this Halloween worksheet.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Object Creative Writing

Lesson plan

Object Creative Writing

This writing lesson allows young authors to take random objects on exciting adventures. Students will enjoy telling stories from their objects' points of views, from exposition to resolution.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Journal Writing Task Cards #1

Worksheet

Journal Writing Task Cards #1

Use these 24 cards for daily writing exercises, or hand them out to encourage variety in writing!

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Immigration: Ellis Island

Lesson plan

Immigration: Ellis Island

This is a lesson about the immigration procedures at Ellis Island. Students will learn about the process and creatively write about what it was like for immigrants to pass through Ellis Island.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

What's Behind the Door?

Worksheet

What's Behind the Door?

Flex your writing skills with this fun writing prompt, which features a classic scene from scary movies!

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Postcard Writing

Worksheet

Postcard Writing

If you're stuck at home this summer, try these fun pretend postcards instead for an exercise in creative writing!

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Journal Writing Task Cards #2

Worksheet

Journal Writing Task Cards #2

Use these 24 cards for daily writing exercises, or hand them out to encourage variety in writing!

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Just Write

Workbook

Just Write

Get your fifth grader to love writing with these creative writing prompts. Students will practice building stories, and can find inspiration from great authors such as Jack London or Mark Twain.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

Peter Pan and Neverland

Workbook

Peter Pan and Neverland

Kids can fly by character analysis, comparative reading and writing, that revolves around a fun chapter of a classic book. Follow the Darlings toward Neverland on the way to improved reading skills.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

Holiday Writing Prompt

Worksheet

Holiday Writing Prompt

Holiday writing prompts are festive and educational for your child. This holiday writing prompt is perfect for the Christmas season.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

American Revolution

Workbook

American Revolution

Don't tread, but do read up on exciting history! Your child can flex his learning with trivia, games and reading passages all about the American Revolution.

5th grade

Social studies

Workbook

Monster Writing

Workbook

Monster Writing

Have a monstrous amount of fun with this series of ghoulish writing activities. Get acquainted with famous monsters like Frankenstein, and write a few frightful stories of your own.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

Creative Writing: Acceptance Speech

Worksheet

Creative Writing: Acceptance Speech

Celebrate your successes with a fun writing prompt! Your child will have fun using her imagination and honing her writing skills with this writing prompt.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Mixed Up Fairy Tales

Lesson plan

Mixed Up Fairy Tales

Put your students' imaginations to the test with this lesson on storytelling and creative writing. After reading some classic fairy tales, students will create their own using printed figures.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Writing Prompt: Mystery

Worksheet

Writing Prompt: Mystery

Everyone loves a mystery! Give your budding writer a chance to create her own fictional story based on this picture writing prompt. What will happen next?

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

On Demand Writing: Picture Prompt

Worksheet

On Demand Writing: Picture Prompt

Use this picture prompt to provoke creativity in student writing.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Creative Writing: Mystery Letter

Worksheet

Creative Writing: Mystery Letter

A letter is found in an attic. There's a mystery ahead! Your young author can use his imagination to create a fictional story based on this writing prompt.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

From Page to Screen

Workbook

From Page to Screen

Research, review, and read about classic and contemporary tales for kids! Analyze and explore five books and their movie adaptations in this writing workbook for avid readers and budding film buffs.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook