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Reading the 50 5th grade high-frequency words, in five sets
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Sight Words for 5th Graders
50 5th grade high-frequency words in five sets, from linking words like moreover and whereas to school words like evidence and summary, with a list, flash cards, a tracker, and sentence, phrase and story pages.
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5th grade sight words list, flash cards and tracker
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Reading the 50 5th grade high-frequency words quickly
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Tracking which 5th grade high-frequency words a child can read and spell
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Set 1, time and how often: eventually, meanwhile, previously, recently, rarely, whenever, afterward, beforehand, lately, seldom
View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 1, part 1
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (eventually, meanwhile, previously, recently, rarely)
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 1, part 2
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (whenever, afterward, beforehand, lately, seldom)
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View larger5th grade sight word Phrases: set 1
Reading short phrases with the set 1 high-frequency words smoothly
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Story: the tomato seeds
Finding the set 1 high-frequency words in a short story and answering two questions
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Set 2, linking words: neither, moreover, nevertheless, similarly, despite, furthermore, otherwise, unlike, whereas, consequently
View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 2, part 1
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (neither, moreover, nevertheless, similarly, despite)
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Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (furthermore, otherwise, unlike, whereas, consequently)
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View larger5th grade sight word Phrases: set 2
Reading short phrases with the set 2 high-frequency words smoothly
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Story: the recess debate
Finding the set 2 high-frequency words in a short story and answering two questions
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Set 3, how much and how sure: mostly, certainly, likely, especially, single, approximately, entire, plenty, accurate, additional
View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 3, part 1
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (mostly, certainly, likely, especially, single)
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Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (approximately, entire, plenty, accurate, additional)
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View larger5th grade sight word Phrases: set 3
Reading short phrases with the set 3 high-frequency words smoothly
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Story: the bake sale
Finding the set 3 high-frequency words in a short story and answering two questions
Answer key on page 2
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Set 4, thinking verbs: compare, define, identify, predict, prove, support, represent, organize, require, occur
View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 4, part 1
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (compare, define, identify, predict, prove)
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Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (support, represent, organize, require, occur)
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View larger5th grade sight word Phrases: set 4
Reading short phrases with the set 4 high-frequency words smoothly
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Story: rock detectives
Finding the set 4 high-frequency words in a short story and answering two questions
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Set 5, school words: evidence, opinion, method, source, section, summary, quality, region, sequence, category
View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 5, part 1
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (evidence, opinion, method, source, section)
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Sentences: set 5, part 2
Choosing the high-frequency word that fits a sentence (summary, quality, region, sequence, category)
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View larger5th grade sight word Phrases: set 5
Reading short phrases with the set 5 high-frequency words smoothly
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View all 2 pages5th grade sight word Story: my report on owls
Finding the set 5 high-frequency words in a short story and answering two questions
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About these sight words for 5th graders worksheets
Sight words for 5th graders are the high-frequency words that fill chapter books, textbooks and test questions: linking words such as moreover, nevertheless and consequently, words for time and order such as previously and eventually, and school words such as evidence, summary and sequence. 5th graders should read them without slowing down and use them correctly in their own writing.
The 50 words come in five sets of ten: time and how often (eventually, meanwhile, previously ...); linking words (neither, moreover, nevertheless ...); how much and how sure (mostly, certainly, likely ...); thinking verbs (compare, define, identify ...); school words (evidence, opinion, method ...). None repeats our pre-K to 4th grade sight word lists or any of our spelling lists.
Each set has two sentence pages (choose the word that fits, then write your own sentence), a fluency page of short phrases to read three times, and a short story that uses all ten words, with a multiple-choice question and a written one. The list, flash cards and tracker cover all 50 words, and every page prints in black and white on US Letter or A4.
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.ARead grade-level text with purpose and understanding.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.BRead grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.5.4.CUse context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).
How to use them
- Start with the tracker to see which words a child already reads and spells, then teach one set of ten at a time.
- Use the set's two sentence pages to check meaning, then the phrase page for smooth reading.
- Finish each set with its story: children read it, circle the set's words and answer two questions.
- Keep the linking words (set 2) on the wall during writing time, so children reach for them in their essays.
Teaching tips
- Linking words show how ideas connect. Sort them with the class: moreover and furthermore add, nevertheless and whereas contrast, consequently shows a result.
- Many of these words are easy to read but hard to spell (approximately, beforehand, especially). Have children underline the tricky part before they write the word from memory.
- Two minutes of flash cards every day beats one long session a week.
- Words a child misses on the tracker can go on the next week's spelling list.
Questions teachers and parents ask
What are sight words for 5th graders?
They are high-frequency words a 5th grader should read instantly and spell correctly, such as moreover, nevertheless, previously, approximately and evidence. Many come up constantly in textbooks and test questions.
Do 5th graders still need sight words?
Yes, for fluency, spelling and writing. Reading these words without stopping keeps attention on meaning, and linking words like however and consequently make writing clearer.
Does this list repeat earlier grades?
No. None of the 50 words repeats our pre-K to 4th grade sight word lists or our spelling lists.