5th grade Genre Writing Resources

Mindfulness: The Present Moment

Mindfulness 101! Students focus on the present moment using their senses to observe what is happening right now. They are introduced to the idea that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present.

Preschool

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

What is a Narrative? Key Features

Worksheet

What is a Narrative? Key Features

In this activity, students will consider the key features of a narrative, such as plot, setting, rising action, and characters.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Design Your Own Emoji

Worksheet

Design Your Own Emoji

In this creative activity, students design and make a case for their own proposed emoji.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

What's in a Name?

Lesson plan

What's in a Name?

Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Printable Homework Planner

Worksheet

Printable Homework Planner

It's that time of year again! Send your child back to school with a colorful homework planner. Just print it out and stick it in your kid's backpack!

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Writing Instructions

Worksheet

Writing Instructions

Help your child learn to write clearly and concisely by writing her own set of "how to" instructions.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Giving Directions: Tell Me How

Lesson plan

Giving Directions: Tell Me How

Students will have fun engaging in activities that develop their ability to write sequential step-by-step directions. This lesson helps young learners with being detailed and using transition words in their writing.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Emoji Emotions

Worksheet

Emoji Emotions

Students take emojis from text to paper, using them as prompts for identifying and reflecting upon their own feelings.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Thanksgiving Writing Worksheet

Worksheet

Thanksgiving Writing Worksheet

Kids imagine what they would do if a scarecrow showed up for Thanksgiving dinner in this creative writing exercise.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Argument Writing: Pre-Writing Organizer

Worksheet

Argument Writing: Pre-Writing Organizer

This pre-writing exercise introduces five parts of a strong argument, including counter-arguments.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Persuasive Writing for Kids

Worksheet

Persuasive Writing for Kids

Challenge your writer's critical thinking skills by asking him to pen a persuasive narrative in favor of or against an issue.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Hyperbole in Poetry

Worksheet

Hyperbole in Poetry

Read this silly, rhyming poem and find examples of hyperbole!

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Thanksgiving Writing Activity #2

Worksheet

Thanksgiving Writing Activity #2

Children reflect on the significance of this holiday with this thoughtful writing prompt.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Reader's Theatre: Poems of Robert Frost

Worksheet

Reader's Theatre: Poems of Robert Frost

Bring poetry to life by reading it aloud with others! Have your child select one or more of these poems written by Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Robert Lee Frost. Then take turns reading aloud by swapping single lines, couplets, or stanzas.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

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

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

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

Creating a Social Media Page for a Famous American

Lesson plan

Creating a Social Media Page for a Famous American

Motivate your students to learn about significant figures in US history by giving them the opportunity to create a fake social media page based on facts.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Argument Writing: Parts of an Argument

Worksheet

Argument Writing: Parts of an Argument

Introduce your students to the five parts of an effective argument.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

What is a Narrative? Kinds of Narratives

Worksheet

What is a Narrative? Kinds of Narratives

In this activity, students will explore different kinds of narratives.

4th 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

Practice Writing a Conclusion

Worksheet

Practice Writing a Conclusion

With this worksheet, your students will practice writing a conclusion for an informational text about photosynthesis.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Writers' Building Blocks

Workbook

Writers' Building Blocks

Here is some basic training for every budding author. This series focuses on the pre-writing and organization stages of writing, including sequencing stories, making outlines and researching.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

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

5th grade Genre Writing Resources