Using the Formal or Informal English Activity, students determine contexts that call for formal or informal English language is to be used.

This SL.5.5 Fifth Grade Common Core Lessonincludes SL.5.5 Worksheets, SL.5.5 Activities, SL.5.5 Assessment, and SL.5.5 Poster.

Using this SL.5.4 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using relevant facts, descriptive details andspeak clearly.

Using this SL.5.3 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Using this Discussions Preparation Activity, students prepare for a discussion by recording thoughts in the provided graphic organizer.

Using Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity, students refer to details to explain what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

Using this SL.5.6 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

This Now Presenting - Report on a Topic Activity is a fun way for students to learn about Summarizing and presentations!

Using this Express Your Feelings Character Education Activity, students express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Using this SL.5.1 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussionswith diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Using this Let's Chat Discussion Starter Activity, students summarize the points a speaker makes and explains how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence through discussion starter cards.

Using this Discussion Guide for Preparation and Reflection Activity, students prepare for and reflect on a classroom discussion by recording thoughts using the provided worksheet.

Using this SL.5.2 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.