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Fifth Grade Spelling Worksheets

Spelling lists and exercises.

In grade 5, spelling becomes more challenging. These spelling lists and worksheets focus on more complex spelling rules and patterns , such as multiple syllables, contractions, consonant blends, rule exceptions and alternate word endings.  

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Fifth Grade Spelling Words – 36 Week Program

The fifth grade spelling words curriculum below spans 36 weeks and includes a master spelling list and five different printable spelling activities per week to help support learning. You may print materials for your classroom or distribute them to parents for home use. (read more about the  spelling curriculum design. ) To take full advantage of the program, consider using the spelling program together with the companion  5th grade reading comprehension worksheets .

Teacher / Parent Materials (PDF Format)

Each week  includes 5 Different 3rd Grade Spelling Activities!  

Fifth Grade Spelling Words Worksheets (PDF Format)

5th Grade Spelling Words & Activities

Check out these 5th grade spelling words and activities. Whether you're a home school teacher, a classroom teacher, or a parent who's interested in strengthening your own fifth grader's spelling skills, we think you'll find these resources to be very helpful.

List of 5th Grade Spelling Words

5th grade spelling words - A gigantic list of 300 words  compiled after researching textbooks and several leading online resources.  Many of these words are typically included in fifth grade spelling programs; you'll also find a few interesting surprises. Use these words to make your own spelling word games, worksheets or for extra oral practice. From action, actor, and amusement to wound, wreck and x-ray , you'll find words to challenge most levels of students.

5th grade spelling bee words - A list of 100 words, arranged from easiest to most challenging. A good "short list" for your fifth graders to use and practice. Most of these words also appear on our master list of 300 words. Some are more difficult to challenge your best spellers. For something more difficult, go to this directory of spelling bee words . 

5th grade spelling lists - 3 more big lists from typical fifth grade math , science and social studies classes. Lots of great words for your students to learn! These words are great for extra spelling practice, quizzes and language activities. See the links to more spelling lists at the bottom of this page!

5th Grade Vocabulary Words  - Mega-word list of 200 words! Some are arranged  in ten categories to engage your students in topics such as sports, adjectives, people, places, social studies, fruits and more! How about a game of  hilarious   racquetball  on a  tundra  with a  cartographer ? 

5th grade lesson plans - Spelling dictation has never been so simple for teachers and parents! I've written 30 ready-to-go sentences using lots of words on the 5th grade spelling word list. Dictation lessons give students practice with listening, writing and spelling. What could be better? 

Fifth Grade Spelling Words and Activities will provide excelling spelling practice with 240 grade-level words across 12 topical units. Lots of different activities are provided to make learning enjoyable. Learn more and download free sample pages here.

Sixth Grade Spelling Word Lists and Activities   provide extra practice for your students with 240 spelling words, using a wide range of activities.  Go to the full  description page  where you can view samples and purchase your own copy immediately! Great for home school, remote learning and in-person classrooms. Also available for Fifth Grade .

Double Take - One of our newest word search puzzles printable! This is TWO fun puzzles in one! First you must finish spelling the words on the word list by inserting the correct pair of missing double letters. There are 42 words in all, and many possible combinations, but only one that works! When you've finished that puzzler, then you can search for all 42 in the word search puzzle. How long will it take you to complete this double take/double treat???

Vicious Vowels Search and Find Word Puzzle   Look for 45 words with tricky vowel spellings in this fun word search puzzle! Built-in practice activities will enhance learning. Extension activities also included on the web page. Words appear on our list of sixth grade spelling words , but 4th grade through adult ages will enjoy this challenge!

Fourth Grade Find-A-Word Puzzles: Words from our 4th grade spelling word list are hidden in this fun "4" shape for students' FUN and LEARNING! This word search puzzle features words with silent letters. It's printable for your convenience. Don't miss the special twist!

Fifth Grade Writing Prompts

I've written two sets of engaging writing prompts, aligned with our fifth grade spelling word list.  Use these stimulating prompts anytime throughout the year for fun spelling and writing practice!

Set #1 - Twelve engaging prompts featuring a magic frog act, a birthday surprise, Different Day and nine more!

Set #2 - Twelve more writing prompts for 5th grade, featuring a sneaky mouse in the principal's office,  mysterious bubbles and more. 

Spelling Worksheets

Hideaways - One of our most challenging spelling worksheets for Grade 5! Students must carefully choose the correct letter in each clue to spell two hidden words.  It's a fun way to practice spelling and thinking skills!

Shoe Shenanigans  - Great practice in identifying and correcting misspelled 5th grade spelling words in this story about shopping for shoes. Some sentences have misspelled words, but not all of them! Can you students find only the words that need to be corrected, and then fix them properly? Along the way, they'll read a light-hearted story about two friends who go shoe-shopping. 

A Snowy Situation  - Give students valuable spelling AND vocabulary practice with this engaging worksheet. First, they must pick the correctly spelled word in each pair. Then they have to find the sentence in which it makes the most sense. The sentences flow together to tell the story traveling in dangerous conditions. 

Fun, Flexible Fifth Grade Worksheets - "Fish Net" and "Intersecting Synonyms" provide fun spelling practice with almost any spelling word!  If you've been considering my AnyWord Worksheets eBook , here's your chance to try out two pages for free!

Three Part Puzzler - Students must reconstruct 12 familiar words, syllable by syllable in this challenging page. Students will draw lines to connect three word parts, one from each column, to spell a common word. 

Word Search Puzzle - Students identify incorrectly spelled words and find the correct ones in a unique puzzle. The worksheet is based on our fifth grade spelling word list.

So N "ICE" to Know You! -  This page provides great spelling and vocabulary practice for students in middle school and older. Each answer contains the letters ICE. Some of the words are super-easy. Others? Not so much!

Don't miss my brand-new crosswords! I've written a collection of easy crosswords , and some more difficult ones , too. 

Croaky Meets the Plumber and Extra Letters Worksheets : Students chose the correctly spelled words to complete an interesting story or eliminate extra letters to solve a word puzzle.

Brain teasers for all abilities. Try our Level 1 or Level 2 puzzlers for new ways to help students think and spell!

Spelling Games & Activities

Missing Letters and In Between  - Two super-simple ways for students to practice spelling, develop their vocabulary and practice dictionary skills. "Missing Letters" is a great practice activity because once you teach it to your students, they can start making the next versions for you! And we all know, that students learn best when they teach. "In Between" provides fun practice in using alphabetization and guide words. The competitive aspect only adds to the fun!

More Spelling Fun for Kids - New games to play on a Scrabble game board. Mumbo-jumbo, anyone?   

Fifty-Fifty - Fun word game for kids. Older students earn points as they engage in word play and spelling fun.

Here are two fun ideas to put some pizzazz into your weekly spelling bee quizzes. Try these spelling test games this week!

Spelling Bee Games - Try one of our new Silent Spelling Bee variations. A fun--and quiet--twist on  a classic game!

Another Spelling Bee Game - Students step up to victory as they help their team advance in this fun new game.

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Spelling Homework Ideas  The more practice the better! 20 fabulous, flexible ideas for any list of weekly spelling words . Spelling Word Games View our entire collection of interactive games for small and large groups of students. Spelling reinforcement can be fun! Spelling Worksheets See the entire assortment of reproducible pages for spelling practice. Lots of formats from which to choose.

We have helpful  spelling lessons , too, including this  Step-By-Step lesson plan  on those tricky IE/EI words.

AnyWord Spelling Practice Books - A wealth of worksheets, games and writing prompts for practicing any 5th grade spelling words. Use the pages over and over!

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5th Grade Spelling Worksheets From Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables (formerly Scholastic Printables) offers more than 200 fifth grade spelling worksheets that help kids master spelling skills and put them on the path to success. These engaging resources provide creative new ways to teach kids spelling for a variety of topics, and include resources for spelling patterns, tricky words, irregular plurals, prefixes and suffixes, homophones, content vocabulary for math, science, and social studies, and more!

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5th Grade Spelling Worksheets Cover:

• Compound Words
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• Diphthongs & Variant Vowels
• Greek & Latin Roots
• Homophones & Homonyms
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• Prefixes & Suffixes
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• Science Vocabulary
• Social Studies Terms
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• Word Building

Sample 5th Grade Spelling Worksheets

Scholastic Teachables has more than 200 fifth grade spelling worksheets targeted for all your teaching needs. Here's a sample of fifth grade activities and worksheets for you to try in your class—FREE with a 30-day trial or subscription.

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Free Printable Spelling Worksheets for 5th Grade

Spelling and Reading & Writing made exciting with our free printable worksheets for Grade 5 students! Discover a world of learning and enhance your students' skills with Quizizz's diverse resources.

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Spelling worksheets for Grade 5 are an essential tool for teachers to help their students improve their reading, writing, and grammar skills. These worksheets are specifically designed to target the unique challenges that fifth-grade students face when it comes to spelling and language development. By incorporating a variety of engaging activities, such as word searches, crossword puzzles, and fill-in-the-blank exercises, these worksheets not only help students learn new vocabulary but also reinforce their understanding of grammar rules and sentence structure. Furthermore, teachers can easily customize these worksheets to align with their lesson plans and curriculum objectives, ensuring that their students receive the targeted support they need to excel in their language arts education. In conclusion, spelling worksheets for Grade 5 are an invaluable resource for teachers looking to enhance their students' reading, writing, and grammar abilities.

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