Wriggle out your inner wordsmith with a challenging fifth-grade spelling crossword puzzle.

Prepare kids for fifth grade with this crossword puzzle full of new vocabulary words!

When your students complete this crossword puzzle they will be introduced to a variety of words that are commonly seen in 5th grade texts and basal readers.

Assess your students’ knowledge of spelling patterns and commonly misspelled words.

Assess your students’ vocabulary knowledge using strategies like root words and context.

Assess your students’ end-of-year knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

This writing worksheet is a good way for learners to boost vocabulary and spelling, and it's a great tool to prepare for standardized testing.