5th grade Research Writing Resources

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

Focus on Founding Fathers

Lesson plan

Focus on Founding Fathers

This lesson will allow students to explore the backgrounds and contributions of the Founding Fathers by completing an online scavenger hunt and writing a basic biography.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Colonial America: Jamestown

Worksheet

Colonial America: Jamestown

Teach students all about the Jamestown colony and important settlers with this social studies worksheet.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Pop Rocks Matter

Lesson plan

Pop Rocks Matter

This experiment is a fun lesson that captures the ears, eyes, and minds of students! It combines writing, reasoning, predictions, and teamwork with candies and soda to produce a memorable lesson on chemical reactions and energy.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

How to Outline an Essay

Worksheet

How to Outline an Essay

If your little writer needs help organizing to write that big essay assignment, give her a helpful cheat-sheet full of tips on making an outline.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

How to Write a Research Paper

Worksheet

How to Write a Research Paper

Writing a paper doesn't have to be boring! Introduce your student to research and writing with this thorough guide.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Research: Where to Find the Answers

Lesson plan

Research: Where to Find the Answers

This lesson introduces students to a variety of resources that they can use when doing research. It will also help them differentiate between print and digital sources and how to use each.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

My Research Notes

Worksheet

My Research Notes

Help your students organize their notes as they conduct research for their informational writing.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

How to Write Like a Historian

Worksheet

How to Write Like a Historian

Use this writing tool to teach your students how to write like a historian.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Electronics!

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Electronics!

Most people use electronics every day, from cell phones to computers to microwaves. But does your child know where electronics come from?

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!

Where does the food in the grocery store come from? Get your student ready to investigate his local grocery store with this fun worksheet and activity.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Cite Your Sources!

Worksheet

Cite Your Sources!

Cite your sources correctly with these bibliography guidelines, which show how to properly cite sources like books, magazines, and web articles.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Mapping Information About Your Favorite Author

Worksheet

Mapping Information About Your Favorite Author

Research your favorite author, then map out biographical details on an idea web.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Digging In with Research

Worksheet

Digging In with Research

Your students will be digging into nonfiction texts in search of the purpose and main idea of a passage.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Learning About Family Traditions

Lesson plan

Learning About Family Traditions

Use this lesson to give your students an opportunity to share about their family traditions. Prior to the lesson, they'll complete a worksheet to gather information about the way their family honors their culture and beliefs with traditions. They'll bring their information back to the classroom to share with their peers.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Holidays Around the World

Lesson plan

Holidays Around the World

Use this lesson to give your students an opportunity to learn about winter holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Learners will utilize a graphic organizer to guide their research of their chosen or assigned holiday. Then, they will share what they learned with their peers. Your students will hone their research skills by using the internet, books, or other available research materials, and they will practice their speaking and listening skills when they share the interesting facts and details they found. Designed for a second through fifth grade reading and writing curriculum, your learners will enjoy learning about some of the many holidays that are celebrated around the world.

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Conduct an Interview: Fall Family Traditions

Worksheet

Conduct an Interview: Fall Family Traditions

Give your students the opportunity to conduct an interview with a family member or loved one to learn about their meaningful traditions. They will ask questions about fall traditions, finding out about clothing, food, location, and the people involved. Th

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Holidays Around the World Research Graphic Organizer

Worksheet

Holidays Around the World Research Graphic Organizer

The Holidays Around the World Research Graphic Organizer is a perfect tool to support your learners as they learn about holidays that are celebrated all over the world. With an assigned or chosen holiday, they will utilize research materials to find infor

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

5th grade Research Writing Resources