5th Grade Vocabulary and Spelling Word Lists

What Words Go On 5th Grade Spelling Lists

During fifth grade, students refine their literacy skills in preparation for middle school.

In fifth grade, students are expected to:

• Increase word usage and knowledge.
• Discuss books, articles, and short stories.
• Analyze and clarify language.

By the end of the year, fifth graders should determine the meaning of words in text, including figurative language, be familiar with derivational beginnings and endings, and read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry.

Must know fifth grade spelling words include similes such as BLIND, GLARE, LATE, OBSTINATE, SPREAD, and WHISTLE. Our fifth grade spelling lists include other academic vocabulary, too, and are complemented by fun, engaging word study activities for 5th graders.

With VocabularySpellingCity, meet fifth grade English Language Arts standards all while integrating vocabulary instruction across content areas. Get the tools to develop fun 5th grade spelling lessons with more mature and complex vocabulary that will challenge your students to excel.

Why It Works

We make implementing personalized and differentiated instruction easy.

Our research-based, classroom-tested learning program is proven to increase vocabulary retention scores by 43% and increase reading comprehension for ELL students by 46.5%. This classroom-tested, game-based learning program provides the repeated spaced practice, multiple exposures, and multiple modalities needed to transfer words into long-term memory. Our engaging spelling games for 5th graders are fun, educational, and make students want to practice and learn!

Import ready-made fifth grade word lists or create your own list and assign engaging, interactive learning games and activities

Some of the features teachers love:

• Personalized practice & multiple word exposures
• Immediate feedback & self testing
• Access to word lists for every subject & grade level
• Word lists aligned to fifth grade curriculum & educational standards
• Review lists based on students’ progress
• Vocabulary practice in & outside the classroom

5th Grade Spelling Words

Successful fifth grade vocabulary instruction involves direct instruction to expand word knowledge and text comprehension as well as independent word-play to motivate and enhance learning.

In fifth grade, students should have command of 5th grade sight word lists, read and comprehend informational text with domain-specific vocabulary, and use context to determine the correct meaning of homonyms (multiple-meaning words) and figurative language, like metaphors, similes, and idioms.

Our research-based program is modeled to help students develop a deeper understanding of words through gameplay. Import pre-made fifth grade vocabulary lists, or create your own fifth grade spelling lists. Choose from fifth grade spelling lists, that include Dolch and Fry words, or fifth grade content-specific vocabulary word lists in the subjects areas of
reading, math, science, and social studies. Access additional other available word lists to accompany reading programs, like Journeys, and informational text.