5th grade Genre Writing Resources

Writing Instructions

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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

What is a Narrative? Key Features

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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

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Argument Writing: Claim, Reasons, and Evidence

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Argument Writing: Claim, Reasons, and Evidence

This lesson will help students map out their argument essay after they have identified a topic. Students will learn the three basic components of constructing an argument: stating a claim, listing reasons, and providing evidence.

5th grade

Reading & writing

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Reader's Theatre: Poems of Robert Frost

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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

Persuasive Writing for Kids

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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

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Design Your Own Emoji

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Design Your Own Emoji

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

5th grade

Reading & writing

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Emoji Emotions

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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

Giving Directions: Tell Me How

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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

Oreo Persuasive Writing

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Oreo Persuasive Writing

Hook your students with this cookie-themed exercise that will teach the basics of strong persuasive writing.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Argument Writing: Match the Evidence

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Argument Writing: Match the Evidence

While playing this fun memory game, students will find a piece of evidence that supports each claim.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion

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Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion

Read about the westward expansion of the United States and respond to questions about the informational text.

5th grade

Reading & writing

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Argument Writing: Pre-Writing Organizer

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Argument Writing: Pre-Writing Organizer

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

4th grade

Reading & writing

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Argument Writing: Sentence Frames

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Argument Writing: Sentence Frames

Introduce your students to words and phrases that will strengthen their argument writing.

4th grade

Reading & writing

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Hyperbole in Poetry

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Hyperbole in Poetry

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

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

A Brain Break: Zombpocalypse

Workbook

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

Argument Writing: Counter-Arguments

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Argument Writing: Counter-Arguments

With this exercise, students will practice writing counter-arguments and rebuttals.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Practice Writing a Conclusion

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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

Informational Writing: Conclusions

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Informational Writing: Conclusions

In this lesson, students will learn how to write a conclusion for informational text using pre-written texts for practice.

5th grade

Reading & writing

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Persuasive Writing Prompt Cards

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Persuasive Writing Prompt Cards

Your students will be ready to share their opinions and evidence when answering high interest persuasive writing prompts.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Object Creative Writing

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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

Exploring the Narrative

Lesson plan

Exploring the Narrative

Teach your students to entertain readers with narrative writing. This lesson will help your students understand the genre, the different parts of a story, and elements such as character, setting, and conflict.

4th grade

Reading & writing

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